Good news for travellers in Tanzania. African low-cost airline Fastjet will resume flights between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) on Zanzibar after a 10 week service suspension. From 02 July 2013 the airline will operate three weekly flights between the two destinations.
24 May 2013
South Africa: 350 rhinos killed by poachers so far in 2013
According to the latest statistics released by the Department of Environmental Affairs, South Africa
has lost 350 rhinos to illegal poaching since the beginning of
2013. Of the rhinos poached, 242 rhinos were killed in the Kruger National Park, 33 in KwaZulu-Natal, 29 in North West, 28 in Limpopo and 17 in
Mpumalanga.
The number of people arrested in relation to rhino poaching has risen from 98 to 106. The majority of these, 101, were at the level of poacher, with the rest being receivers.
Latest rhino poaching figures (as of 23 May 2013):
The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) is urging members of the public to report incidents of rhino poaching or any tip-offs to the anonymous tip-off lines 0800 205 005, 08600 10111 or Crime-Line on 32211.
The number of people arrested in relation to rhino poaching has risen from 98 to 106. The majority of these, 101, were at the level of poacher, with the rest being receivers.
Latest rhino poaching figures (as of 23 May 2013):
- Kruger National Park (SANParks) - 242 rhinos poached
- Mapungubwe National Park (SANParks) - 0 rhino poached
- Gauteng - 0 rhino poached
- Limpopo - 28 rhinos poached
- Mpumalanga - 17 rhino poached
- North-West Province - 29 rhinos poached
- Eastern Cape - 0 rhino poached
- Free State - 0 rhino poached
- KwaZulu Natal - 33 rhinos poached
- Western Cape - 0 rhino poached
- Northern Cape - 0 rhino poached
The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) is urging members of the public to report incidents of rhino poaching or any tip-offs to the anonymous tip-off lines 0800 205 005, 08600 10111 or Crime-Line on 32211.
23 May 2013
Kruger National Park to close four artificial water holes
Four artificial water holes in the Kruger National Park will be demolished to prevent ecological problems, South African National Parks (SANParks) announced yesterday (22 May 2013). The demolition will take place in the week of 27 - 31 May 2013. The area around the four water holes will be cleared to ensure animals
and human beings are safe; all roads in the areas will also be
temporarily closed.
The water holes to be demolished are:
The demolished water holes will be replaced by naturally occurring water holes in the area, where possible and where negative ecological consequences are not likely.
The park had been closing artificial water points for the past six years, with the last closures having taken place near Mopani Rest Camp in October 2012.
The water holes to be demolished are:
- N’watimhiri - located on the S21 tourist road (Nwatimhiri road from Renosterkoppies to the Skukuza - Lower Sabie tar road)
- Nhlotini – located on the S21 tourist road (Nwatimhiri road from Renosterkoppies to the Skukuza - Lower Sabie tar road).
- Manyavula - located along the southern side of the N’waswitshaka River and west of the S65 gravel road (not open to the public)
- Bejwane - located along the southern side of the N’waswitshaka River and west of the S65 gravel road (not open to the public)
The demolished water holes will be replaced by naturally occurring water holes in the area, where possible and where negative ecological consequences are not likely.
The park had been closing artificial water points for the past six years, with the last closures having taken place near Mopani Rest Camp in October 2012.
Durban: Arrivals pick-up zone at King Shaka International Airport temporarily closed
The arrivals pick-up zone at King Shaka International Airport in Durban will close from 24 May 2013 - 26 July 2013. Airports Company South Africa has decided to cover the entrance and exit of the facility so that it would be more convenient for users especially during adverse weather conditions. To ensure that users of King Shaka International Airport are not inconvenienced during that time, vehicles will be directed into the airport's Multi-Story Parking (MSP) park:
- The Multi-Story Parking (MSP) park will be the alternate parking facility during the construction period
- An area on the "O" level closest to the entrance to the Terminal Building will be allocated for all pick up
- Free Parking of 20 minutes will be implemented within the MSP
- Once the 20 minutes free parking has elapsed, the normal MSP tariffs will apply
- Entrance to this demarcated area can take place via the north and south entrance of the MSP
- Payment may take place at any of the pay stations situated within the MSP
22 May 2013
Video: Atlantic Point Backpackers shows off Cape Town!
The three owners of Atlantic Point Backpackers, situated in Green Point (Cape Town) and winner of the HostelBookers Award for Excellence 2013 - Best in Africa for Atmosphere, have made an awesome video showing you around Cape Town. If you are planning to visit and stay in the Mother Coty, definitely check it out and get to know the Cape Town from a locals point of view!
Atlantic Point Backpackers, shows off Cape Town from tim on Vimeo.
Atlantic Point Backpackers can accommodate 47 guests in private rooms and dorms, some of which are en-suite and have their own entrances for extra privacy and convenience. Each room is equipped with reading lights, heaters, ceiling fan and private lockers. The hostel is located 750m from the Green Point Stadium and approx. 1km from the V&A Waterfront. Enjoy Cape Town and, of course, Atlantic Point Backpackers! Kudos!
Atlantic Point Backpackers, shows off Cape Town from tim on Vimeo.
Atlantic Point Backpackers can accommodate 47 guests in private rooms and dorms, some of which are en-suite and have their own entrances for extra privacy and convenience. Each room is equipped with reading lights, heaters, ceiling fan and private lockers. The hostel is located 750m from the Green Point Stadium and approx. 1km from the V&A Waterfront. Enjoy Cape Town and, of course, Atlantic Point Backpackers! Kudos!
Ethiopian Airlines to launch flights to Seoul (South Korea)
Great news for all South Koreans. Ethiopia's flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, will commence flights between Addis Ababa and Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea. From 18 June 2013 the airline will offer four weekly flights between the two destinations.
With this new flight, Seoul will be connected to dozens of cities in Africa via Ethiopian Airlines' main hub at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. Convenient connections will be available to and from major African cities such as Johannesburg (South Africa), Nairobi (Kenya), Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania), Lagos (Nigeria) and Accra (Ghana).
Seoul will be Ethiopian Airlines' 73rd international destination.
With this new flight, Seoul will be connected to dozens of cities in Africa via Ethiopian Airlines' main hub at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. Convenient connections will be available to and from major African cities such as Johannesburg (South Africa), Nairobi (Kenya), Dar Es Salaam (Tanzania), Lagos (Nigeria) and Accra (Ghana).
Seoul will be Ethiopian Airlines' 73rd international destination.
21 May 2013
Namibia: Both camps in the Khaudum National Park closed till further notice
According to Tourbrief, a Namibian tourism news website, both Khaudum Camp and Sigaretti Camp in the Khaudum National Park in Namibia are closed till further notice. As a result the National Park is currently also closed to the public.
UPDATE: Khaudum National Park can still be done as a day visit, but is not recommended as the terrain is extremely difficult. The company which had the concession to develop the two camps within the National Park has chosen not to pursue it.
The Khaudum National Park is located in the Kalahari desert in Namibia’s north-eastern Kavango Region. The remote National Park has a size of 3 842 km², of which only the border with Botswana and a 55-km section of the western border of the park are fenced. Khaudum is home to large herds of elephants and the African wild dog, the continent's most endangered large predator, as well as to over 320 species of birds. Khaudum Nature Reserve was proclaimed in 1989. In February 2007, the reserve was given National Park status.
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UPDATE: Khaudum National Park can still be done as a day visit, but is not recommended as the terrain is extremely difficult. The company which had the concession to develop the two camps within the National Park has chosen not to pursue it.
The Khaudum National Park is located in the Kalahari desert in Namibia’s north-eastern Kavango Region. The remote National Park has a size of 3 842 km², of which only the border with Botswana and a 55-km section of the western border of the park are fenced. Khaudum is home to large herds of elephants and the African wild dog, the continent's most endangered large predator, as well as to over 320 species of birds. Khaudum Nature Reserve was proclaimed in 1989. In February 2007, the reserve was given National Park status.
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