Author: Chukwu Godlove
Cape Town in summer feels like a city designed for play. Daniel Lee / Unsplash Long, golden days, cool sea breezes, and endless outdoor spaces make it the perfect backdrop for nostalgic beach games, active outdoor adventures, and chilled group activities. Whether you’re looking to break a sweat, reconnect with friends, or simply try something new, the Mother City offers endless ways to make the most of the sunshine. Here’s your guide to the best summer games and exactly where to enjoy them. 1. Beach volleyball — Camps Bay & Clifton 4th Few activities capture Cape Town’s summer energy like…
Beri Cottages, a charming boutique guesthouse located just outside Arua town, is fast becoming a preferred haven for business travelers, tourists, and long-distance commuters heading through Uganda’s scenic West Nile region. With warm hospitality, modern amenities, and close proximity to both cultural and natural attractions, the property offers a refreshing alternative to conventional hotels in the area. Nestled along the Arua-Pakwach Road and only a few kilometers from the town center, Beri Cottages strikes an ideal balance between tranquility and convenience. Its well-appointed rooms and cottages provide a homelike atmosphere, complete with private bathrooms, comfortable furnishings, and reliable Wi-Fi–features that…
Summer is the perfect time to get out of the city and enjoy life on a farm. But not all farms are created equal. The farms on this list go beyond just looking around. Image used for illustrative purposes/Onur Tuna/Unsplash Here, kids and adults can feed animals, harvest vegetables, ride horses, taste honey, cut lavender, and more. These farms promise hands-on fun for the whole family. Oakhurst Farm Cottages Oakhurst Farm Cottages is a working dairy farm transformed into a family-friendly getaway. Children and adults can milk cows, collect eggs, ride ponies or horses, and explore the farm trails. Toddlers…
The Uganda Embassy in Havana is participating in the 41st Havana International Fair (FIHAV 2025), positioning Uganda as a growing tourism and investment destination at one of Cuba’s most important economic exhibitions. The fair, running from 24 to 29 November at Expocuba in Rancho Boyeros, brings together public and private enterprises as well as diplomatic missions from across the world. Officials say Uganda’s involvement is part of broader efforts to deepen bilateral trade relations, attract investors, and expand market opportunities for Ugandan products in the Caribbean and Latin America. Embassy’s stand features a range of Ugandan agricultural products, traditional crafts,…
At Rhino Africa, we believe exploring our continent should also help drive meaningful change. As the season of gratitude approaches, our hearts are full thanks to our community of discerning guests, partners, and friends. Your passion for Africa has enabled us not only to craft extraordinary safari experiences but to ensure they become a force for tangible, lasting good. This collective spirit positions us as leaders in both luxury travel and responsible tourism that leaves a genuine legacy across Africa, with every journey you book helping to propel the crucial work of our Impact Partners.Your African travel spreads hope and…
Foreign visitors to some of America’s most famous national parks, including the Grand Canyon and Yosemite, will have to pay an additional fee, the Department of the Interior announced on Tuesday. Yosemite Valley/Jeremy Bishop/Unsplash From 2026, international tourists will be required to pay $100 (£76) (R1,716) on top of existing entrance fees at 11 of the country’s most popular sites. Annual passes for non-residents will also increase to more than $250 (R4,289), while US citizens and permanent residents will continue to pay $80 (R1,372). The department said the fee hike is designed to “put American families first” and make the…
Canada’s latest high-risk travel advisories, issued between November 13 and 15, 2025, mark one of its most extensive reassessments of security risks in Africa, covering 17 countries across the continent. During the three-day update, Global Affairs Canada reaffirmed high-risk advisories for 34 countries worldwide, citing escalating instability, fragile governance, and rising cross-border security threats. The development aligns with a broader global trend of tightening mobility, security, and immigration policies, particularly among Western nations increasingly adjusting to evolving geopolitical risks. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn It also mirrors the hard-line posture of the United States under…
Some of the most extraordinary suites in South Africa are hidden inside places that appear ordinary at first glance. Tulbagh/Ryan Cuerden/Unsplash South Africa’s hospitality scene has evolved into a landscape of creative architecture and thoughtful design. While many lodges and hotels look traditional from the outside, a growing number are hiding remarkable suites inside their walls. These rooms transform a standard property into something far more memorable. They show how magic can exist in small corners and how a stay can become an adventure in itself. What makes these secret rooms so captivating is the blend of surprise and creativity.…
The Uganda High Commission in Dar es Salaam, in partnership with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), has officially welcomed a delegation of tour companies and travel trade partners from Mauritius for a week-long familiarisation safari aimed at showcasing Uganda’s premier tourism attractions. First Secretary and Accounting Officer at the Mission, Laura Kahuga, extended a warm welcome, highlighting Uganda’s status as a top destination for adventure, wildlife, and cultural experiences. “We are delighted to welcome you to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. Please feel at home as you embark on this exciting journey, exploring our remarkable tourism sites and experiencing the…
A nine-year-old British boy has completed the adventure of a lifetime, conquering a demanding 12-day trek to Mount Everest Base Camp alongside his father. Koushik Roy / Unsplash According to reports by BBC Derby, Rio, from Spondon in Derby, reached the famed altitude of 5,364m (17,598ft) on 15 November, earning cheers and congratulations from trekkers from around the world as he stepped onto the plateau beneath the world’s highest peak. For his dad, Jake, the moment was deeply emotional. “I cried happy tears,” he said. “You dream of experiences like this, but living it with your child makes it unforgettable.”…