African Safari Tips, Events, Advisories and Travel News

Month: October 2023

UK warns against travel to Uganda park after deadly attack

The UK government on Wednesday warned its citizens to avoid travel to a popular Ugandan park where two tourists, including a Briton, and their local guide were killed in an attack blamed on a notorious militia group.

The trio were targeted on Tuesday by gunmen as they were on safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park in southwestern Uganda and their vehicle set on fire, police and park officials said.

Britain’s Foreign Office said it “advises against all but essential travel” to the park, a tourist magnet where lions are known for their unusual ability to climb trees. Read More

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Congo’s Airspace Takes a New Flight Path: Sets Sight for a Second National Airline, Air Congo 

The Democratic Republic of Congo has plans in motion for the establishment of a second national airline, Air Congo.

While Congo Airways recently suspended its flights due to financial troubles, the government has unveiled plans to establish a second national airline, Air Congo, in collaboration with Ethiopian Airlines Group. This strategic move aims to revitalize the country’s aviation sector, but questions remain about how the two airlines will coexist.

Congo Airways, the country’s first national airline, took off eight years ago with grand ambitions of serving destinations across Africa. However, it faced turbulence on its journey, culminating in the suspension of its flights in September due to financial challenges. The nation’s Transport Minister cited issues such as a “wrong business model,” “non-transparent administration,” and “inappropriate pricing structures” as key factors contributing to this crisis. Read More

Jambojet puts its local business share at 54pc

Low-cost carrier Jambojet says it has taken a 54 percent domestic air market share after it flew 779,000 passengers since January, marking a 23 percent increase compared to 559,830 in a similar period last year.

According to the airline, the achievement was met as a result of increasing flight frequencies across key routes to meet growing demand, especially during the peak seasons which are centered around the school calendar.

Jambojet competitors in the local market include its parent firm Kenya Airways, Mombasa Air Safari, Safarilink Aviation, Fly ALS, and AirKenya Express. Read More

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