When we started Maplanga Africa in 1995, it was during the “pioneer” days of outbound tourism into Africa, email was a not-too-distant concept, apartheid was dead and buried, and South Africa had When ...

After nearly two decades in the doldrums, Zimbabwe's tourism sector is enjoying a rebound, with visitors returning in droves to see the majestic Victoria Falls and explore unspoilt safari reserves.

Tourism players say accommodation will become too expensive for visitors if they factor in a five percent value added tax (VAT) imposed by the government. The southern African’s prime resort- Victoria ...

Chinese nationals on tourism visits will now be able to apply for visas on arrival, while permits have been scrapped for countries in the Southern African Development Community. It is expected that ...

Zimbabwe, its economy in ruins, is dreaming of millions of tourist dollars and even training visits by international soccer stars when the World Cup comes to South Africa next year. Zimbabwe, its ...

Zimbabwean authorities have announced an extension of the duty-free importation policy for vehicles by safari operators, a move aimed at strengthening their ...

Photo Credit: Singita's Pamushana lodge in Zimbabwe is showing how donations and tourism can create a net positive experience and provide the right context for enlightened conservation. Singita If you ...

Home to Victoria Falls – among the most spectacular sights on Earth – Zimbabwe has long been considered the jewel of African tourism. However, political turmoil has seen the destination slip from the ...

HARARE, Zimbabwe — The global outcry over the killing of Cecil the iconic lion has already caused a drop in badly needed tourists to this impoverished African nation, government officials said ...