Kenya’s tourism industry is navigating an unusually challenging period as two major disruptions are slowing the flow of visitors and complicating logistics for tour operators: the aviation crisis in the Middle East and severe flooding in parts of the country. Middle Eastern carriers operate some of the fastest and most affordable routes into East and…
The Zimbabwean government has increased VAT (value-added tax) and applied it to tourism services. In light of this the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority has announced increases to entry fees for the Victoria Falls rainforest. Entry for international day visitors is now as follows until further notice: Rainforest main gate: USD58 per person VIP gate: USD174pp…
The Tanzania Association of Tour Operators (TATO) wishes to inform all tourism stakeholders, including tour operators, guides, and drivers, that we are receiving alarming reports of severe flooding in Serengeti, where several vehicles have already been swept away by flood waters and there are reports of people missing. It is extremely concerning that some drivers…