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'Being part of a rhino dehorning at Bayala Private Safari Lodge is possibly one of the most memorable things I've done. Yes of course, it's sad that such extreme measures are necessary to protect these ancient animals but realizing that we were literally saving a...

Cape Town set for a bumper season!'With flight capacity ramped up to 100% of 2019 levels, the cruise season back in full swing and an impressive line-up of international events, the City of Cape Town is set for a summer season rivalling that of pre-COVID times.' ...

1.       Leopard spot spots are called Rosettes because they are rose-shaped. 2.       There are many different kinds of leopards living across the globe, did you know that in the Western Cape of...

2021 was an auspicious year for Zambia, it saw the opening of the Kazungula Bridge which links this Southern African country to its neighbour Botswana in May of that year. On 5 August 2021 Zambia also celebrated the official opening of the newly renovated Kenneth...

Why We Love Zambia!Our team works hard to create value for our clients. It is for this reason we are always on the lookout for new product and exciting enhancements to our programmes and destinations that reflect that. For us at Into Africa, Zambia is front of...

For millennia, whales have visited the bays of the Cape Province during winter to give birth to their calves in shallow and safe water and to suckle them. They gave their name to Walvis Bay and after 1790 attracted whalers from many nations who anchored in the bays to...

As a Cape Town based Destination Management Company, we are only too aware of the circumstances of many who live in poverty in our country.For girl children in particular, growing up in a township presents many risks and challenges.  Unfortunately this can result in...

DESIGN AFRIKA Many tourists to Africa are intrigued by the unique designs to be found here.  As consciousness around sustainability grows many are questioning the authenticity of products and are keen to know that local communities will benefit from purchases they...

Being in the events space we need to work with properties that can accommodate groups. Over theyears Phinda has worked well for us, as this vast property is made up of 6 luxury safari lodges, allowing it to accommodate groups while still retaining an aura of intimacy....

Many tourists visiting South Africa want to stay clear of international brands and hope to take home something that is uniquely and authentically South African.  The V&A Waterfront has recognized this niche market and have for many years facilitated markets that...

Once on the brink of extinction, the mountain gorilla population has been growing thanks to the work initiated by Dian Fossey in the 1960s. African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) President Robinson McIlvaine said that "There would be no mountain gorillas in the Virungas...

Demand for beach and safari holidays.....As the 2022/23 season kicks off we are seeing a big increase in the demand for beach and safari holidays on the FIT side.The issue many face is that a safari experience can swallow up a good percentage of ones travel budget and...

The last time white rhinos were seen in the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe was early 2000s. Imvelo Safari Lodges owns four camps in and around the very diverse Hwange National Park, and they have been committed to change this. But it’s not just a simple task of...

Veganism is a life-style choice that has sustainability at its very core. We are very excited about the vegan restaurant in Kloof Street Cape Town, a mecca for young travellers. They strive for the most conscious way of eating, producing and consuming. From the...

Into Africa has been in operation since 1991 and has had to evolve with many trends and developments in the industry.  Recently, we have noticed increasing pressure on individuals to being ‘conscious’ travellers, whether that’s in respect to environmental issues,...

Rhinos have inhabited the African continent for more than a million years and they play a huge role in their ecosystem. The illegal trade with powder made of their horns, which in some countries in Asia still is considered as medicine or just a symbol of wealth,...

In 2021 Nick Buckland and his wife took a road trip around South Africa visiting many beautiful properties.  One of the objectives was to see how the industry had withstood the dark months of covid.  During this time, they interviewed many people that are...

As part of our focus on sustainability and regeneration we'd like to salute the incredible work being done by Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, which has earned the organization international recognition as the ‘custodians of the Cape Floral Kingdom’. The reserve is...

What sustainabilitylooks like in the Southern Africancontext.....Democratic elections in South Africa 1994, brought our country out of isolation and allowed for the establishment of a travel industry which has (until 2020) seen year on year growth.  In 1994 we saw 3.7...

Some of our insights and experiences.....Into Africa has facilitated many events in East Africa and we love to highlight and enjoy the aspects of it which are unique and exotic.  Cities like Nairobi, Arusha, Mombasa or Kigali can be intoxicating and one immediately...