• Flooding Update – Elephant Bedroom Camp

    We regret to inform the travel trade that on the morning of November 2nd, as a result of the heavy rains in Samburu, Laikipia and Isiolo, the Ewaso Nyiro river in Samburu burst its banks and as a result Elephant Bedroom Camp…
  • Hidalgo Tours Joins Emerging Destinations

    Emerging Destinations is pleased to welcome Hidalgo Tours of Bolivia to our portfolio of cool companies in Latin America and other cool destinations around the globe. For more than 35 years, Hidalgo has worked hard to develop the company into a “starting point for…
  • Get 25% off at Hotel Las Torres Patagonia

    LAST MINUTE SALE – All Inclusive – 4 Days / 3 nights 25% OFF It’s time to visit Patagonia! The All-Inclusive Special Offer at Hotel Las Torres allows you to experience the best of Torres del Paine. Immerse yourself in traditional culture…
  • Wild Cacao Retreat at La Coralina Island House – November 29 to December 2

    Wild Cacao Retreat…come and join us in this exquisite journey! La Coralina Island House, Bocas del Toro, Panama November 29th to December 2nd, 2023 A transformative journey to connect with the origins of tropical cacao and to rediscover its many uses and…
  • Celebrate Christmas sailing the Galápagos Islands

    Dear Colleagues, Our client Enchanted Expeditions still have a few cabins left to sail around the Galapagos Islands during Festive Season. What a better plan than celebrating Christmas onboard any of the motor yatch cruises while exploring this volcanic archipelago in the…
  • Charter Deals for 2023 – Explore the Galápagos Islands with Enchanted Expeditions

    Incredible Savings on Galapagos Charters for the Remainder of this Year! Flexible buyout options available – Up to 40% off our yacht charters – Including 3 free nights at Enchanted Galapagos Lodge (*) Dates on Offer – Luxury M/Y Passion: October 21…
  • Colombia names eight towns to “Best Rural Tourism 2023”

    8 municipalities in Colombia are part of the “Best Towns for Rural Tourism 2023” of the World Travel Organization (UNWTO). This nomination recognises rural destinations that have developed responsible tourism, generated employment, and promoted community values. The towns that are part of…
  • Specials Deals – Sail the Galápagos Islands with Enchanted Expeditions

    Our clients Enchanted Expeditions has new once in a lifetime deals. They just don’t get better than this! M/Y BELUGA 2023 July 19 to 26 – 8 days/7 nights – Fernandina itinerary – US$ 3,180 per person July 21 to 26 –…
  • Dum Spiro Retreat at La Coralina Island House – August 3rd to 6th

    Discover the magic of sound and breathwork at Dum Spiro from August 3rd to 6th, where music and instruments unlock new realms of consciousness. Dum Spiro is the retreat in which sound, frequencies, and breathworking will combine to reach states of expanded…
  • Incredible Savings on Galapagos Charters with Enchanted Expeditions

    Enjoy up to 40% off on our yacht charters, including 3 free nights at our cozy and newly renovated Enchanted Galapagos Lodge (or similar if not available). Flexible buyout options available. Choose from the below special departure dates: M/Y Beluga JUL 26-AUG…
  • The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara and Avani Victoria Falls Resort Scale Up their Community Outreach Programme to Cover Sustainability, Youth Employment and Economic Empowerment of Local Communities

    As part of the hotels’unrelenting focus on supporting local communities and preserving natural habitats, The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara and Avani Victoria Falls Resort in Zambia have added further components to their wide-ranging sustainability programme. By concentrating on strategic initiatives and…
  • Diving with Zambezi in Mozambique: Meet Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort’s Dive Instructor

    During a visit to Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort, guests are met by warm turquoise waters, a variety of sea life and unspoilt coral reef. Life on the island can be tough for young girls and boys who live on the island, walking…
  • La Coralina Island House presents “Elemental Goddess Retreat”, August 23rd to 27th

    La Coralina Island House, the newest luxury resort in Bocas del Toro (Panama) is pleased to present the “Elemental Goddess Retreat, where ancient science meets feminine wisdom” to take place August 23rd to 27th, 2023. The Elemental Goddess Retreat is the ultimate…
  • Uganda Welcomes Baby Rhinos

    April 2023 is the most exciting month of the year so far at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary – Uganda as two baby rhinos were born in a space of 2 days. Adventure Consults cannot hold the excitement of sharing the good news! On…
  • TopGuides Bush Camps unveils its newest and most stylish addition

    TopGuides Bush Camps unveils its newest and most stylish addition on June 15th — Serengeti Plains Camp in Tanzania. With seven elegant safari tents, the camp lies in the Eastern Serengeti, an area known for big cats including a melanistic (black) serval and the region’s largest cheetah…
  • JW Marriott Makes Its Debut In the Luxury Safari Segment With The Opening of JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge

    Transformative Experiences and Meaningful Connections Await at JW Marriott’s Haven of Luxury in the Heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya KENYA (3 April 2023) – JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today…
  • Spring Specials with Iceland ProCruises

    Spring Special 1: For booking  a balcony cabin in Category 6 the following applies (Both single and double occupancy) 30% off regular Price $500 USD shore excursion credit per person This special is valid on the following departures All Iceland Circumnavigations except…
  • Declaration of End of Ebola Outbreak in Uganda

    January 11th, 2023, marked 114 days since the start of the Ebola outbreak in Uganda, which was declared on the morning of September 20th 2022. The outbreak started in Madudu subcounty, Mubende District and at the time of confirmation, several people had…
  • Early Bird has been extended for Iceland

    Good news to ring in the year 2023: We have extended our early bird rates until  February 28, 2023. Need some inspiration? Then take a look at our YouTube channel, and get a few impressions of our cruises and excursions! Of course, you…
  • Sierra Leone Tourism Joins Emerging Destinations

    We are pleased to welcome the National Tourism Board of Sierra Leone to our portfolio of cool destinations in Africa and other awesome places around the globe. In collaboration with CornerSun Destination Marketing, Emerging Destinations will build brand and destination awareness for Sierra Leone…
  • Emerging Destinations Welcomes TopGuides Bush Camps

    Emerging Destinations is pleased to welcome TopGuides Bush Camps to our portfolio of cool companies in Africa and other places around the globe. With a distinctive take on the African safari, TopGuides Bush Camps breathes fresh simplicity and elegance into the timelessness of the…
  • Nyungwe Forest National Park Tariff Revised

    In the existing partnership with Rwanda Development Board, Nyungwe Management Company announced the new tourism pricing for Nyungwe, applicable 1st January 2023. Going forward, all Adventure Consults’ safaris to Nyungwe shall reflect the new rates. Notably, all safari that have been confirmed…
  • Uganda Suspends Digital Health Declaration Form

    The requirement for all travellers to complete a mandatory Digital Health Declaration form for travel to or from Uganda has been suspended until further notice. On the 14th November 2022, Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority issued a directive instructing all travellers to fill…
  • Trails in Torres del Paine are open again!

    Las Torres Reserve is glad to share with their visitors and operators that the Park Rangers of the Protected Wild Areas of the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Region and the Government have reached an agreement. Since this Monday, November 21, the trails…
  • Zambia Tourist Visa Waiver Changes

    The Zambian Tourism Agency has announced that as of October 1 visa fees will no longer be applicable for travellers coming into Zambia from the following countries; USA, UK, Canada, Norway, Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Gulf States and the EU.  …
  • Uganda Introduces Digital Health Declaration Form – Nov.2022

    Greetings from Adventure Consults! As the world is getting more careful with both human and wildlife health, the government of the Republic of Uganda has issued new measures at all points of entry and departure. Effective 14th November 2022, all travellers are…
  • Las Torres Reserve is in the grand final of Adventure in Motion!

    We would like to share with you some great news that fills us with happiness and gratitude. Las Torres Reserve’s short film “Sustainable Cocktails Made in Patagonia” is the winner in the “Adventure needs Community” category of the Adventure In Motion contest…
  • Argentina Travel Restrictions have been lifted!

    As of September 1, no more travel restrictions to enter Argentina! Argentina removes all its sanitary requirements. The government determined that travelers entering Argentina are no longer required to complete an electronic declaration or present medical COVID-19 insurance. This requirement removal is…
  • Emerging Destinations welcomes the Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport

    Emerging Destinations is pleased to welcome Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport to our portfolio of cool companies in Africa and other places around the globe. Just three minutes from the terminal — and the only five-star accommodation at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)…
  • Coming to Torres del Paine is now easier

    Traveling to Chile has become easier again! As of September 1, vaccine homologation is no longer a requirement for non-resident foreign visitors to enter Chile. This measure is part of the government’s Protected Borders Plan proposed by the Ministry of Health in…
  • JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge Appoints CornerSun Destination Marketing & Emerging Destinations as North American Representatives

    CornerSun Destination Marketing and Emerging Destinations have been selected to lead all North American travel trade and media relations for Marriott International’s first luxury safari lodge in Africa, the soon to open JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge. Scheduled to open in February 2023,…
  • Chile Updates Entry Requirements for Foreign Travelers

    Chile’s international border is open to vaccinated non-resident foreign citizens who comply with a requirement under the Chilean Government’s current COVID-19 management plan. Starting September 1, visitors to Chile must meet the following requirement: Non-resident foreigners (tourists) over the age of 18…
  • Luxury Yoga Retreat at La Coralina Island House in Bocas del Toro

    Join Therese Skovgaard Poulsen from Veda Wellness on this energizing YOGA RETREAT! You will enjoy a wide variety of yoga and meditation classes suitable for all practitioner levels. The program is designed to support a holistic experience and promote a deeper connection…
  • Vote for Las Torres Reserve in the Adventure in Motion 2022 Contest!

    We have great news! After competing among participants from all over the world in the Adventure In Motion contest, organized by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), Las Torres Reserve has been selected among the 3 finalists in the “Adventure Needs Community”…
  • Avani Victoria Falls Resort, Emerging Destinations’ Newest Client!

    Emerging Destinations is pleased to announce the addition of Avani Victoria Falls Resort to its family of cool destinations and companies around the globe. Located inside Zambia’s Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, Avani is the closest hotel to the legendary falls on either side…
  • Emerging Destinations Welcomes JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge

      Emerging Destinations is pleased to welcome JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge to our portfolio of cool companies in Africa and other places around the globe. Scheduled to open in February 2023, the luxury tented camp is located on the banks of…
  • 5×4 and 4×3 at Hotel Las Torres Patagonia

    It’s time to live an all inclusive adventure tailor-made for you to discover the trails of the famous and renowned W Circuit, and enjoy every night of the authentic culture with maximum comfort and traditional Patagonian cuisine at Hotel Las Torres. That’s…
  • Marathons in Patagonia

    Patagonian International Marathon – September 10th, 2022 Ultra Paine – September 24th & 25th, 2022 Combine your participation in this race with an incredible adventure in Las Torres Reserve, located in the heart of Torres del Paine National Park, and explore the…
  • Fall in love with Enchanted Expeditions Galapagos Autumn Cruise Departures!

    Have your clients join us onboard either the M/Y Beluga or M/Y Cachalote Explorer this Autumn and save on select Galapagos cruise departures as seen below! M/Y Beluga’s 8-day special rate is $3100 and $2550 for 6 days on the Fernandina or…
  • Bio Emotional Decoding at La Coralina Island House

    Practitioner Mikaela Madonia will be offering individual and group sessions from August 12th to September 15th at La Coralina Island Spa.
  • Las Torres Reserve reopens soon!

    GET READY! LAS TORRES RESERVE REOPENS SOON We are pleased to announce that on September 8th, 2022, Las Torres Reserve will begin its operation in the Central Sector (Hotel Las Torres Patagonia, Mountain hostels and Camping) and in the Francés Sector, so…
  • Rwanda Set for Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2022

    The long awaited Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is almost here! The meeting that was postponed twice due to Covid-19 pandemic will take place in Kigali-Rwanda in the week of 20th to 26th June 2022. The Rwanda government and her people…
  • Uganda Wins 3 Tourism Film Festival Africa Awards

    The 4th edition of International Tourism Film Festival Africa took place in Cape Town, South Africa from 4th to 7th May 2022. At the event, Uganda as the new destination brand left with three Tourism film awards, Yes 3 awards all to…
  • Greenland lifted all entry restrictions for Greenland

    Greenland lifted all entry restrictions for Greenland This means Iceland ProCruises will loosen their vaccination restrictions for Greenland cruises. From today on we have consistent vaccination requirement for Iceland and Greenland: All guests (older than 16 years) must be fully vaccinated (completed 2 series of…
  • Easier Flight Access to Bazaruto Island Resort

    Guests have access to a wider variety of travel options when staying at Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort. LAM has begun flying directly between Johannesburg and Vilanculos, with two flights a week, the LAM flights from OR Tambo International Airport to Vilanculos are…
  • Uganda & Rwanda Covid Guidelines Update (May)

    June is almost here; It’s that time of the year traditionally known as High travel season. International Airports, local Airstrips, hotels and resorts will will get busy again after over two years of no much travel. Over the Years BC (Before Covid),…
  • Iceland ProCruises Announces Single Cabin Special

    If you haven’t decided on your summer vacation yet, now is the time to book! How about discovering Iceland and Greenland aboard the OCEAN DIAMOND and SEAVENTURE in 2022? Our special cruise offers will make your decision easier. Attention solo travelers: Waive the single cabin surcharge and save up to 75%…
  • Uganda COVID-19 Protocols and Updates Effective 28th April 2022

    Considering the decline in Covid-19 cases, The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Health has eased travel restrictions and issued new guidelines effective 28th April 2022. Adventure Consults has put together an easy-read question and answer info pack in relation to…
  • Enchanted Galapagos Lodge Reopens!

    Enchanted Galapagos Lodge on Santa Cruz Island is ready to receive guests again after two years of renovations and significant improvements to the guest rooms and common areas. The 10 standard and superior rooms (all air conditioned) now feature private decks and…
  • 25% off at Elewana Kilindi Zanzibar

    Subject to availability Minimum 3 night stay at Kilindi Zanzibar Only applicable when combining a beach and bush itinerary Valid until 31st March 2023 Not applicable to resident rates
  • Updated Park Fees for Kenya and Tanzania

    Kenya and Tanzania have recently updated park fees for the remainder of 2022 and into 2023. In Tanzania, visitors will incur a slight post pandemic increase in fees and in Kenya, KWS has introduced High Season and Low Season rates representing a…
  • Fully Vaccinated Travellers Now Exempt from Pre-Departure Testing Requirements When Traveling to Kenya and Tanzania

    We are happy to share that all fully vaccinated passengers arriving and entering Tanzania and Kenya no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival. Fully vaccinated passengers, including children ages 5 years old and up, will be required to…
  • Iceland ProCruises Updated Embarkation Requirements

    Iceland All guests (older than 16 years) must be fully vaccinated (completed 2 series of primary vaccine or 1 series for Janssen vaccine), at least 2 weeks prior to embarkation. Accepted vaccines must be included in the list approved by the European…
  • Athens Epidaurus Festival announced its program for 2022!

    Athens Epidaurus Festival announced its program for 2022! The festival will include more than 70 productions and 2000 performers. The hand-picked program caters to any taste featuring plays of Greek ancient literature and vibrant modern shows.  Performances and concerts are scheduled to…
  • Elewana Special Offers 2022/2023

    Be the Early Bird Save up to 20% off nett contract rates Stay 4+ nights and save 10%, stay 7+ nights and save 15%, stay 10+ nights and save 20% Beach & Bush Package Get 25% off your accommodation at Kilindi Zanzibar When combined…
  • Complimentary Access to Victoria Falls for Minor Hotels Zambia

    Effective from the 31st of March 2022, all Minor Hotel Guests will have complimentary (originally $30pp) access to the Falls! Complimentary access does not include transfer or guide. The Falls can be directly accessed from the Royal Livingstone.  Victoria Falls presents a spectacular…
  • Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort Amended Heli Transfer Rates

    Elevate Your Anantara Journey Touch down to a blissful stay on Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort. A 15 minutes flight from Vilankulos airport and your holiday will start with the breath-taking views of the Bazaruto archipelago. – One way Heli $199 per person…
  • Kenya Park Fees Increase

    Following two years of reduced park fees due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced amended park fees for Kenya’s National Parks. Click here to view Kenya Wild Life Services July 2022-December 2023 fees.
  • African Habitat Conservancy Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

    It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Baxter as the Chief Operating Officer of African Habitat Conservancy PTY Ltd (‘AHC’) with effect from 01 June 2022. Andrew Baxter will take up an executive position with African…
  • Zambia Drops PCR Testing Requirements

    Fully vaccinated travellers can enter Zambia freely with no testing requirements!
  • Iceland ProCruises 20% Early Bird Discount Extension

    Iceland and Greenland specialist Iceland ProCruises has extended a 20% discount on all cruises for the 2022 season. Now guests can take advantage of the lower prices to bring the whole family! Save at least $565 per cabin on the Iceland Circumnavigation…
  • The Royal Livingstone, Updated Luxury Transfer Rates

    We are happy to inform you that we have reduced the rates for our luxury transfers at The Royal Livingstone Hotel by Anantara. Where initially it was USD 130 per vehicle one-way, pricing has now been reduced to the below. One Way Private Transfer…
  • 2022 Wellness Retreat Calendar at La Coralina Island House

    La Coralina Island Spa embraces ancient healing rituals from around the world. Hidden in the tropical rainforest, a sacred place where guests come to wind down, learn about their bodies, and delve into themselves to discover insights and live a better life….
  • Uganda Maintains Gorilla Permit Price

    The new Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) conservation tariff has been published and will come into force on 1st July 2022. The tariff will be valid until June 2024 thus for a period of 2 years. The official UWA tariff was shared with…
  • Rwanda-Uganda Border Opens!

    The immigration departments at the Rwanda – Uganda border posts were full of excitement following the reopening of land borders on 7th March 2022. Borders between the two East African countries have been closed for over 2 years owing to the Covid-19 pandemic….
  • Fully Vaccinated Travellers to Kenya No Longer Have to Test Prior to Arrival

    Kenya’s Ministry of Health has announced that all fully vaccinated passengers arriving and entering Kenya no longer need to present a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival. Fully vaccinated passengers will be required to present a certificate of COVID-19 vaccination at any point…
  • RWANDA COVID-19 TRAVEL GUIDELINES & UPDATES – 7th March 2022

    As part of Government measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the  following guidelines have been put in place effective 05th March 2022:  All travelers arriving in Rwanda must have a negative Covid-19 certificate.  The only accepted test is a SARS-CoV 2…
  • All COVID-19 measures at the Icelandic border have now ended!

    All COVID-19 measures at the Icelandic border have now ended. Thereby no COVID-19 prevention measures will be in place at the border, regardless of whether individuals are vaccinated or unvaccinated. This is great news for Iceland!
  • La Coralina Island House Joins Emerging Destinations

    Emerging Destinations is pleased to welcome La Coralina Island House to our portfolio of cool companies in Latin America and other cool destinations around the globe. Located in the Bocas del Toro Archipelago along Panama’s Caribbean coast, La Coralina overlooks a turquoise…
  • Uganda Drops Covid Testing for Travelers

    UGANDA COVID-19 TRAVEL PROTOCOLS & PROCEDURES – FEB.2022 Adventure greetings from Uganda – The pearl Of Africa! On 16th February 2022, Uganda’s Ministry of Health issued a statement indicating that there has been a reduction of covid-19 positive cases identified at Entebbe…
  • UPDATED Ecuador-Galapagos travel requirements Feb 11, 2022

    Based on the current reduction of COVID19 cases, the Ecuadorian authorities have updated the travel regulations for international tourists coming into the country. Travelers will be required to fill out and sign a personal health statement before disembarking from the plane. This…
  • Book One Seat and Receive a 50% Discount for the Second Person

    There is little denying that the last two years have been incredibly difficult for everyone in the travel industry, but as we start to see consumer confidence recovering and green shoots appearing once more, it appears that we are finally on the…
  • Updated Elewana Booking Terms & Conditions- Feb 2022

    Updated Bookings Terms & Conditions FEBRUARY 2022 We are delighted to start this year with a more positive outlook on travel and a noticeable upward trend in bookings for 2022. As we emerge from the challenging circumstances the last two years have…
  • Sopa Lodges Announces the Reopening Dates of Its Properties

    Sopa Lodges is Excited to Announce the Reopening Dates of Its Properties
  • Rwanda COVID-19 Travel Protocols & Updates – DEC 17th, 2021

    In a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19 in Rwanda, the following resolutions were put forward by the cabinet on 14th December 2021. All arriving passengers must take a PCR test upon arrival and thereafter quarantine for 3 days at a…
  • Connecting Uganda & Dubai (UAE) with Uganda Airlines

    Good news has reached the Adventure Consults sales team! Uganda Airlines recently launched a flight from Entebbe to Dubai. This has made Uganda’s connection with the international world smooth! With more flight options to/from Uganda, travelers can easily connect to the Pearl of Africa…
  • Tourism Minister Sisulu returns from a successful UNWTO General Assembly

    MINISTRY : TOURISM REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA MEDIA STATEMENT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 08 December 2021   MINISTER LINDIWE SISULU RETURNS FROM A SUCCESSFUL UNWTO GENERAL ASEMBLY Tourism Minister Lindiwe Sisulu has successfully lobbied the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to back South Africa…
  • Uganda COVID-19 Travel Protocols & Updates

    Uganda has revised and updated its COVID-19 travel protocols in line with the latest guidelines from the World Health Organization. Uganda travel specialist Adventure Consults offers 10 Frequently Asked Questions & Answers about traveling to the East African nation during the pandemic….
  • Rwanda COVID-19 Travel Protocols & Updates

    As part of Rwanda’s effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the government recently updated its travel protocols. Rwanda travel specialist Adventure Consults offers 10 Frequently Asked Questions & Answers about traveling to the East African nation during the pandemic. What are…
  • Extended booking window! SkySafari buy one get one 50% off

    50% Discount For Second Person Sharing Booking Period: 1st June 2021 – 30th June 2022 (was September 2021) Travel Period: 31st May 2021 – 30th June 2022 Terms & Conditions 50% discount is applicable to accommodation rate for the second person per double/twin Applicable to…
  • Elewana Recognized with 4 Condé Nast Traveler’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards

    Elewana Collection recognized with four Condé Nast Traveler’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards including Tarangire Treetops At #7 In ‘Best Resorts In Africa’ The World’s Best Hotels, Resorts, Countries, Cities, Islands, Spas, Trains, Airlines, Airports and Cruises Ranked by Travelers (NAIROBI, KENYA) Oct….
  • Argentina reopening borders to foreign travelers on November 1st

    The Argentina’s Minister of Health announced the opening of borders for foreign travelers starting on November 1st. Travelers from foreign countries will be allowed to enter Argentina staring on October 1st. In all cases and in order to avoid isolation upon arrival,…
  • COVID-19 Testing & Procedures for Elewana Guests

    As the world deals with the ongoing challenges of travel during COVID-19, we strive to continue to support and assist you and your clients wherever possible. In an effort to ensure a hassle free experience at our properties, we are pleased to…
  • Cheli & Peacock Safaris Tanzania Travel Update, September 19th

    Dear Safari Partners, The Government of Tanzania has issued updated travel requirements that come into effect from the 19th of September 2021. Please take note of the travel updates below: TANZANIA All arriving travellers, aged 6 years and older, entering the United Republic of…
  • Chile reopening borders to foreign travelers on October 1st

    Chile will begin to welcome non-resident foreigners back into the country who are in compliance with the various health requirements, which include a negative COVID-19 PCR test result, mobility pass and more. The modification of the country’s Protected Borders Plan will allow…
  • RwandAir recommences flights to Entebbe – Uganda

    RwandAir has announced the resumption of the daily flights to and from Entebbe International Airport. The halt of this route since June 2021 was due to a surge in Covid cases in the region. Following consistent reduction in covid confirmed cases, the…
  • Uganda Suspends Mandatory PCR Testing for Arriving Vaccinated Travelers

    The Government of the Republic of Uganda has issued updated directives on COVID-19 health measures at Entebbe International Airport. These wre effective 4th September 2021 until further notice. In a statement dated 4th September, shared by Uganda’s Civil Aviation Authority, arriving passengers from…
  • Elewana Upgrades & Renovations

    An Elewana Collection Update At Elewana Collection, each of our 16 camps, lodges, and beach hideaways has its own individual style and charm, offering a completely unique and immersive experience in each destination. In keeping in line with our commitment of providing…
  • Elewana Collection– Maximum of Four Guests per Game Drive for the Foreseeable Future

    In light of on-going pandemic safety precautions, Elewana is committed to a maximum of four guests per game drive until at least mid-December 2021. We hope that this will present travellers with an extra layer of assurance to enjoy their game drive…
  • NEW UGANDA VISA APPLICATION GUIDELINES

    The Government of the Republic of Uganda passed new directives regarding clearance of tourists and other residents returning to Uganda.  As per earlier communication, the directives were to be valid until 31 July 2021 but according to Civil Aviation Authority and Ministry…
  • African Habitat Conservancy Joins Emerging Destinations

    Emerging Destinations is pleased to welcome African Habitat Conservancy (AHC) to our family of cool companies in cool destinations around the globe. AHC is a cutting-edge South African conservation management company that focuses on game reserves as well as the rehabilitation of…
  • Uganda & Rwanda Updated COVID Protocols AUG 2021

    Uganda COVID travel protocols – August 2021 Here is the latest info on Uganda’s travel protocols. The information shared by Adventure Consults’ team covers protocols as they are at the time of compilation. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) keep changing and sometimes at very…
  • Double Discount with the Elewana Collection

    Combine the Elewana Collection properties throughout Kenya and Tanzania for safaris for travel before 30th June 2022 and enjoy double circuit discounts.
  • Uganda Entry Requirements AUG 2021

    Please take note of the below-updated entry requirements for Uganda, with effect 3rd September 2021. 1. All travellers (including children) irrespective of vaccination status or country of origin, are required to arrive with a negative PCR test done 72 hours prior to travel. 2….
  • Kenya Domestic Traveller Locator Form

    The Government of Kenya has implemented a domestic traveller passenger locator form for domestic flights to enhance Covid19 prevention measures. All passengers on scheduled and charter flights, departing from, or arriving at airports with Port Health Authorities are required to complete the…
  • Introducing SEAVENTURE for the 2022 Greenland season!

    Iceland ProCruises has chartered the SEAVENTURE for two Greenland cruises in 2022 with an ongoing partnership for the upcoming years is planned. The SEAVENTURE was specifically designed for extraordinary moments. Thanks to its special construction, the small ship is incredibly agile and maneuverable. …
  • Introducing Pax More, Greece & Czech Republic

    In conjunction with Re•think Travel Marketing, Emerging Destinations is delighted to announce our partnership with Pax More Founded by its Managing Director Yorgos Cheretis, Pax More is based in Athens, Greece. Far from being a traditional incoming agency, the company provides a one-stop shop to investigate and book…
  • UGANDA ONLINE VISA APPLICATION – July 2021

    ONLINE VISA APPLICATION – UGANDA (July 2021). The Government of the Republic of Uganda has given the following directives effective 3rd July 2021 until 31 July 2021 regarding clearance of tourists and other residents returning to Uganda: Airlines shall carry only travellers…
  • Traveling to Ecuador latest update

    According to the latest communication issued by Ecuadorian Authorities, effective 1st July 2021, all travelers will be allowed to enter our country upon presentation of their vaccination certificate complete schedule – 2 doses or 1 dose depending on the COVID19 vaccine version…
  • Uganda COVID travel protocols as of July 5th, 2021.

    Uganda COVID travel protocols – 5th July 2021 Greetings from Adventure Consults, and glad to let you know that post-lockdown travel in the Pearl Of Africa – Uganda is getting better and better each day! We appreciate all those who have travelled with…
  • Rwanda COVID travel protocols as of July 5th, 2021

    Rwanda Covid travel protocols – 5th July 2021 Greetings from Adventure Consults, and glad to let you know that post-lockdown travel in the land of a thousand of Hills (Rwanda) is getting better and better each day! We appreciate all those who…
  • Iceland Entry Requirements as of July 1st, 2021

    Iceland Entry Requirements as of July 1st, 2021: For fully vaccinated passengers arriving in Iceland there will be no scanning upon arrival. No quarantine required and guests are free to explore right away. No negative PCR test required on arrival in Iceland with proof…
  • Flash Deal! Discover the Galapagos Islands with Enchanted Expeditions

    Do you love wildlife and nature photography? Do you need a good adventure that will get you out of your comfort zone? An adventure to the Galapagos Islands is everything you would imagine and more! It’s a special place where you can…
  • Vaccination process in the Galapagos and mainland Ecuador

    We are happy to announce that the vaccination process in the Galapagos Islands goes on as planned and the final goal is being reached. As of now, the majority of the Galapagos adult population has received their 2nd dose of the COVID19…
  • Kenya Travel Update May 2021

    Dear Safari Partners, The Government of Kenya has amended the entry requirements for all travellers arriving in Kenya. Please take note of the travel updates below for Kenya: KENYA All arriving passengers aged 5 years and older on international flights whose body temperature…
  • Ultimate Exclusivity with Elewana

    Stay 7+ Nights with Elewana and we’ll offer you a private vehicle and a guide for all your game drives, at no extra cost.
  • UGANDA COVID STATUS/PROTOCOL UPDATE IN RELATION TO TRAVEL – MAY 2021

    On 5th May 2021, Uganda’s ministry of Health issued a statement on the status of Covid-19. The document mainly covered statistics and measures being undertaken to avoid a resurgence of the pandemic. Adventure Consults is happy to share a summary mainly focused…
  • Tanzania Travel Update (May 5th, 2021)

    Please take note of the travel updates below for Tanzania: TANZANIA All arriving travellers entering the United Republic of Tanzania are required to present a negative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) test carried out within 72 hours before arrival; All arriving travellers…
  • Tanzania Travel Updates (April 28th, 2021)

    Dear Safari Partners, The Government of Tanzania has introduced a Traveller Surveillance Form for all travellers (including children) entering Tanzania with immediate effect. All travellers are required to complete this form online, within 24 hours prior to arrival here or via https://afyamsafiri.moh.go.tz/. Upon submitting the form, each passenger…
  • Iceland ProCruises Announces Spring Specials

    Save 50% with our 2 for 1 Special FREE Airfare Single Traveler Offer
  • COVID-19 Vaccinations Roll Out – Uganda & Rwanda

    The global race for a vaccine against the novel coronavirus that literally brought the world to a stop has been closely followed with interest by possibly every global citizen. Joining other countries in Africa and around the world, Uganda and Rwanda are…
  • Rwanda- Covid protocols

    The events of the bygone year, primed by COVID-19 (alias the novel coronavirus pandemic) gave the world’s travel and tourism industry perhaps the greatest shock in recent times. Countries restricted entry into and out of their boundaries, lockdowns were implemented, airlines grounded,…
  • UGANDA – Covid protocols

    Uganda is well known to be one the top countries who managed the covid pandemic extremely well. The government is still maintaining several domestic measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Good news is that both domestic and international…
  • Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs and Loisaba Star Beds Now Open

    We are delighted to announce that Elewana Loisaba Lodo Springs has reopened! And due to popular demand, Elewana Loisaba Star Beds is now open for the months of February and March, along with the Easter holidays. With increasing demand for wide open…
  • Elewana Rates Freeze For 2022

    As we look towards a period of tourism recovery, we want to support our partners in every way possible. With this in mind we have taken the decision to freeze rates for 2022 at Elewana properties. The rate freeze in Kenya and…
  • COVID Testing in Nairobi

    Please note that fast-tracked COVID-19 testing is now available in Nairobi. This should only be used when absolutely necessary, please still recommend at least 24 hours in Nairobi to allow for testing. The tests are PCR, conducted by Medisist who is an…
  • Status update on Las Torres Reserve

    Las Torres Patagonia is open and has been operating its equipped campsites in the Central and Cuernos sectors since the National Park reopened on November 26, 2020. Please check through the COVID Protocols we have implemented here. Due to the evolution of…
  • Reserva Cerro Paine Rebranding

    Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we’ve been working in aligning our services with the highest pandemic standards and protocols in the tourism industry. Furthermore and as part of the grand reopening, we’re also launching a new corporate identity and website. We’re rebranding…
  • Status update on Sopa Lodges & Resorts

    We are pleased to confirm that Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort continues to remain open; set in one hundred and six acres of grassland, studded with Acacia bushes and trees, it is the perfect place to get away and enjoy the tranquillity of…
  • Exclusive Buyouts with the Elewana Collection

    As travellers’ desire for private accommodation and more personal space grows, we are happy to now offer guests full buyouts at select Elewana Collection properties in Kenya. For the remainder of 2020 and well into 2021, Elewana Kifaru House, Elewana Sand River…
  • Up to 25% off with the Elewana Collection

    The more nights you book, the better discount you get. Combine stays at any of the Elewana Collection properties and enjoy great discounts.   TERMS & CONDITIONS: Applies to new bookings only. Applicable to FIT bookings only. Not applicable to Resident Rates….
  • Elewana Collection joins TourSafe Africa

    We are thrilled to share that Elewana Collection is now part of TourSafe Africa, a U.S. based, not-for-profit entity which advocates for African accommodations to adopt safety and cleanliness procedures developed by the World Travel and Tourism Council, CDC and the U.N. World…
  • New 2021 Entry Fees for Tanzania National Parks

    The United Republic of Tanzania has announced new entry fees to Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) effective from 1 July 2021. The new fees will affect all safaris traveling after this date, including existing, new and postponed safaris. Cheli + Peacock sends word…
  • FLASH NEWS for Costa Rican Travel

    Costa Rican authorities on Friday, October 02nd, 2020 announced that residents of the entire United States, regardless of their State of residence, will be allowed to visit the country starting November 1.  As of October 15th, Florida, Georgia and Texas will be…
  • Introducing the Re•Think Virtual Travel Trade Show

    MEDIA RELEASE RE•THINK TRAVEL MARKETING TO HOST INAUGURAL VIRTUAL TRADE SHOW NOV. 9-12 Four-Day Online Event to Connect Travel Brands with Prominent Buyers Across North America, Europe, Australia, and South America NEW YORK (October 7, 2020): Re•think Travel Marketing, a marketing agency…
  • Sheba Comfort | Ethiopian Airlines Travel Insurance

    Ethiopian Airlines has launched Sheba Comfort – COVID insurance included for all international flights for travel until 31st May 2021. The cover includes; Medical expenses up to EURO 100,000 Quarantine expenses up to EURO 150 per day for a maximum of 14 days…
  • Entebbe International Airport SOPs Sept 15, 2020

    MANAGEMENT OF PASSENGERS AT ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
  • Sopa Lodges Joins Emerging Destinations

    We are very pleased to announce that Sopa Lodges of East Africa is joining the Emerging Destination family starting October 1st. Sopa means “Welcome” in the Masai language, and since it was founded in 1986, the Sopa Lodges collection has gone out…
  • Uganda Ready for Tourism

    Greetings from Adventure Consults! We hope that you are all in good health and managing to keep tourism at the forefront of your mind during these challenging days of Covid-19. Good news from Uganda; Entebbe International Airport and all Uganda borders will…
  • Anantara Africa Joins Emerging Destinations

    Emerging Destinations is pleased to announce the arrival of Anantara resorts in Zambia and Mozambique to its portfolio of cool destinations around the globe. Founded in 2001 with a single beachfront property in Thailand, Anantara has grown into one of the world’s…
  • Cheli & Peacock COVID-19 Regional Update, FAQs and more

    Another COVID-19 Regional Update, FAQs and more … Dear Safari Partners In order to alleviate travellers’ safety concerns about their safaris to East Africa, we have developed the Cheli & Peacock Safaris Care & Protection video, which illustrates the measures that we…
  • Entebbe International Airport | Safety Protocols for Resuming Passenger Flight Operations

    SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR RESUMING PASSENGER FLIGHT OPERATIONS  
  • Entebbe International Airport Phase 1 Flight Operations

    TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR PHASE 1 OF PASSENGER FLIGHTS TO ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BEGINNING OCTOBER 1
  • Uganda Wildlife Services Post COVID Standard Operating Procedures

    MINISTRY OF TOURISM, WILDLIFE AND ANTIQUITIES | UGANDA WILDLIFE AUTHORITY 1 PURPOSE OF THE STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPS) 1.1 Introduction Both the Uganda Wildlife Act, 2019 and the Wildlife Policy 2014 provide for conservation and sustainable management of wildlife resources, coordination, monitoring…
  • Tanzania National Park Fees Amended

    Tanzania Park Fee Update Dear Safari Partners– It seems that the wildebeest population of East Africa haven’t received the memo, and despite the need for a negative COVID-19 certificate, are crossing various borders as they please. Yesterday, in Northern Serengeti thousands were seen…
  • Rwanda Ready for International Tourist Arrivals

    As per the June-July newsletter, Adventure Consults is excited to report the slow opening of Rwanda’s tourism after a nearly four-month hiatus caused by the global Covid-19 pandemic. In June, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), which overseas tourism activities in the East…
  • Revised Entry Requirements for Iceland (August 17th, 2020)

    Revised Entry Requirements for Iceland UPDATED: Entry requirements for Iceland effective August 19, 2020 Reminder: Travel Policies including Icelandair Peace of Mind policy Dear valued partner, In response to recent increased COVID-19 infections in Iceland and neighboring countries, the Icelandic government has announced…
  • Cheli & Peacock Safaris COVID-19 Regional Update, FAQs and More

    Dear Safari Partners As our airports open and airplanes take to the sky, we would like to share a few spots of regional travel news. Our Product Manager, Kathleen Leonard, has developed ‘The Cheli & Peacock Safaris Supplier Deposit Guide 2020/21’. The document…
  • Rwanda Slowly Reopens

    Following the increased numbers of the COVID-19 outbreak and as guided by the World Health Organization (WHO), the government of Rwanda had to suspend all tourism activities and closed the international airport sometime in March 2020. This was an immediate effort to…
  • Kenya Readies Tourism Return

    With new health and safety protocols in place — and discounted fees for visiting the country’s legendary wildlife preserves — Kenya is on the verge of opening its doors to global tourism again. Najib Balala, cabinet secretary for tourism and wildlife, announced…
  • REDUCTION OF KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE PARK ENTRY FEES

    REDUCTION OF KENYA WILDLIFE SERVICE PARK ENTRY FEES The Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife, Hon. Najib Balala, EGH, has reduced entry fees to all Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) game parks and reserves. This will apply for all categories of tourists…
  • Jungle Experiences Freezes 2021 & 2022 Rates

    Get inspired by the Amazon now, travel later. From Jungle Experiences – Amazon River Cruises, we want to thank you for being in constant communication and are grateful for the efforts of our partners to encourage customers to postpone their trip rather than…
  • Las Torres Launches New Multi-Sport Adventure

    Hotel Las Torres in Patagonia’s epic Torres del Paine National Park is introducing a new multi-sport program for the 2020-2021 summer season in southern Chile. The five-day itinerary includes a full day of mountain biking inside the park, kayaking on the iceberg-filled…
  • SkySafari by The Elewana Collection Launches Exclusive Full Buyout Safari Jet Itineraries for Private Travel

    SKYSAFARI BY THE ELEWANA COLLECTION LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE FULL BUYOUT SAFARI JET ITINERARIES FOR PRIVATE TRAVEL Couples, families, and groups of friends can now hire SkySafari’s 9-seater executive-class Cessna Caravan exclusively for a complete private safari experience. (NAIROBI, KENYA) JUNE 11, 2020: SkySafari announces the launch…
  • The Elewana Collection COVID-19 POLICY – Updated June 2020

    The Elewana Collection COVID-19 POLICY – Updated 01 June 2020  ^^^Scroll to page 2 here^^^
  • Cheli & Peacock Safaris Care & Protection | Safaris Post COVID-19

    For 35 years, we have operated East African safaris with our guest’s enjoyment and safety as a priority; choosing to partner with suppliers who endeavor to conserve the sensational safari destinations in which they operate, showing both kindness and care to the…
  • Uganda Opens Savannah Parks

    Uganda Opens Savannah Parks ^^^SCROLL TO NEXT PAGE HERE^^^
  • Cheli & Peacock Safaris Coronavirus Travel Update (May 22, 2020)

    Cheli & Peacock Safaris Coronavirus Travel Update as of 22 May 2020 As we map out our hopes for the future and consider what life will be like post-coronavirus, we’ve been reminded of how important tourism is to this region. The local, and more so, the…
  • Iceland Set to Re-open June 15, Icelandair Updated Travel Policies

    May 20, 2020 Icelandair News and Updated Travel Policies Iceland set to re-open for visitors beginning June 15 Safe traveling with Icelandair and Keflavík Airport How on-board circulation works Crisis response resource from the Government of Iceland Updated travel policies for Peace of…
  • Emirates Will Resume Flights to the U.S. This Month

    Passenger flights will begin May 21, including service between Chicago and Dubai. Though most of us don’t know when we’ll travel again, Emirates is ready to put its planes back in the air. Today, the Dubai-based airline announced that it will resume passenger flights to…
  • Elewana Collection and SkySafari 2021 Rates Freeze

    Elewana Collection and SkySafari 2021 Rates Freeze The Elewana Collection and SkySafari by Elewana realize that while everyone in the travel business is experiencing unprecedented and hugely difficult times, it’s through working collaboratively and supporting each other that we’ll best weather the…
  • The Elewana Collection temporarily suspends operations

    The Elewana Collection temporarily suspends operations As many of you will already be aware we have taken the difficult decision to suspend operations at all our camps until June 30, 2020. That said, we are constantly monitoring the situation and look forward…
  • News & COVID-19 FAQ from Adventure Consults

    ADVENTURE CONSULTS (Uganda and Rwanda) – COVID-19 FAQ. Adventure greetings from Uganda and Rwanda! We hope you are staying safe during this difficult time. As a travel family, we are experiencing the COVID impact together and our thoughts go out to you all!…
  • WebConnect Update from The Cheli & Peacock Safaris Team

    Keep up with all of our news on our website here.   Dear Safari Partners A few months ago we informed you of our desire and commitment to remain on the cutting edge of travel technology. Since then, we have upgraded our travel…
  • The Cheli & Peacock Safaris Team is working remotely

    Dear Safari Partners We have made the decision to close our offices and are now working remotely. If you need to contact us, please note the following:  Quentin Savage, Commercial Director, +254 796 212 250 Judith Lagat, Sales Manager, +254 718 055 722 Patrick…
  • Important changes Antarctica sailing program 2020-21

    In order to free-up capacity and to combine Ross Sea bookings with recently released 2022-departures, we have decided to shift Ross Sea voyages OTL27-21 (departure 13 January 2021) and OTL28-21 (departure 16 February 2021) to 2022. Passengers can rebook on the following Ross…
  • 5% Discount for New USD Bookings

    Due to the strengthening of the Euro and to keep our USD rates competitive, Oceanwide Expeditions is offering a 5% discount on all our published USD rates for Arctic and Antarctica voyages now extended until December 1, 2019 (which may be extended…
  • Upcoming Uganda Wildlife Permit Price Increase

    In a bid to promote conservation and sustainable tourism, Uganda Wildlife Authority has increased its visitor tariff effective 1st July 2020. Among other activities that have been affected by the new tariff are the Gorilla permits with an increase from $600 to…
  • Kilimanjaro Airport Visa Process Changes

    With immediate effect, the process of acquiring a visa on arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport has been changed. All guests arriving are now required to: – Queue for a Government Control Number – Queue to pay for the visa at the bank…
  • Grand Hotels Lux Joins Emerging Destinations

    We’re very pleased to announce that Grand Hotels Lux has joined the Emerging Destinations family. With upscale properties in three of South America’s most exciting destinations — Buenos Aires, Punta del Este and Iguazú Falls — Grand offers discerning business and leisure…
  • New EcoTraining Student Camp in the Masai Mara

    Located on the banks of the Mara river, the center is nestled between communities and the wildlife conservancies. The New “Eco Camp” sleeps 12 PAX and will be used primarily for custom study abroad and summer school groups as well as for…
  • Guyana wins the ‘Best in Sustainable Tourism’ at LATA Achievement Awards

      London, United Kingdom (June 10, 2019): Guyana has been named the #1 ‘Best in Sustainable Tourism’ at the LATA Achievement Awards, taking place during ‘Experience Latin America’, Europe’s largest B2B travel conference focused on the Latin America region. Now in its 9th…
  • Peru Ecocamp Joins Emerging Destinations

    Emerging Destinations is proud to announce that Peru Ecocamp has joined our portfolio in April. Based in the heart of the Andes, Ecocamp offers the region’s first sustainable luxury glamping experience at four locations along the Salkantay Trail trekking route between Cusco…
  • New discounts on Ocean Expeditions Weddell Sea Antarctic expedition

    Due to rapidly sold-out cabins aboard  Ocean Expeditions upcoming Antarctica voyages, we’re now offering discounts on the remaining berths. These exhilarating expeditions explore prime areas of the Weddell Sea and Antarctic Peninsula. Weddell Sea Antarctic Discoverer: PLA30-19 You can now book voyage…
  • Read All About It: Wow Air launches Iceland-Vancouver Route

    Breaking Travel News in the UK announced that Iceland’s Wow Air will launch a new route between Reykjavik and Vancouver next summer (2019) — a service that will give Iceland ProCruises passengers a faster and more direct way to reach their ship…
  • Oceanwide Expeditions Joins Emerging Destinations

    We’re very pleased to announce that Oceanwide Expeditions joins the Emerging Destination family in November. Founded in 1993, Oceanwide is one of the world’s oldest and largest expedition cruise lines, operating in the Arctic (Spitsbergen and Greenland) and Antarctica. Oceanwide is well…
  • Adventure Canada Joins Emerging Destinations

    We’re pleased to announced that Adventure Canada is joining the Emerging Destinations portfolio in October. Founded in 1987 and based near Toronto, the company is dedicated to taking intrepid travelers to Canada’s “blank spaces” — areas like Nunavut in the Canadian Arctic,…
  • UGANDA EXPANDS ITS GORILLA FAMILIES – ADDS 16 MORE DAILY PERMITS!

    Adventure Consults is happy to share good news from the jungles of Uganda. Two new Mountain Gorilla families were successfully added to the habituated Gorilla groups available for guests to visit. In a statement released by the Uganda Wildlife Authority, the number of Gorilla…
  • SeaTrek Sailing Adventures adjusts Indonesia itineraries

    No doubt you have heard of the unfortunate effects of the recent earthquake in North Lombok. While this has been a hardship for our friends in the affected area, it has offered us a unique opportunity to visit two beautiful, new and…
  • Guyana Tourism Joins Emerging Destinations

    We are proud to welcome the Guyana Tourism Authority to the Emerging Destinations family this month.The Guyana Tourism Authority is the official visitor organization for the nation of Guyana, which lies along the Atlantic Ocean at the top end of South America. Emerging Destinations is partnering with…
  • Read All About It: Breaking News on Iceland Tourism

    Iceland Review offers a story that detailed ten very interesting facts about the state of Icelandic tourism in 2018. Quotable quote: “From 2012 to 2016, growth in the Icelandic tourism industry accounted for an average of just under 50% of the country’s…
  • Jungle Experiences: The Amazon just got a whole lot better

    If you haven’t booked passage on the Amazon yet, now is definitely the time. That’s because Jungle Experiences, based in Iquitos, Peru just announced two great deals for its adventure cruises on the world’s greatest river. M/V Zafiro Special Save US$800 per…
  • Jungle Experiences Comes Onboard

    A veteran of more than 25 years exploring and cruising the Peruvian Amazon, Jungle Experiences has joined the Emerging Destinations family. Using two state-of-the-art riverboats, Jungle Experiences takes passengers on a magical journey of discovery along the world’s largest river, through a…
  • Read All About It: Indonesia’s Scoops Scuba Award

    For the second year in a row, readers of Dive Magazine have named Indonesia as the world’s top scuba destination. Local dive operations and resorts also scored high in the survey — Sea Hunter in the Cocos islands just beat out MV…
  • Cruise Bali to Komodo for Less with SeaTrek

    Bali-based SeaTrek Sailing Adventures is offering a special discount rate on cruises from Bali to Komodo National Park — visiting the exotic islands of Lombok and Sumbawa along the way — on our Dances, Dragons & Magical Lakes cruises in April, May…
  • Mt Agung Update from SeaTrek

    Although the predicted (and much-anticipated) volcanic eruptions of September and October have not materialized, Mt Agung is still ever present in our day-to-day lives and thinking here in Bali. The mountain occasionally releases gas and ash high into the atmosphere, and she’s…
  • Read All About It: Iceland Airlines Link Ohio and Europe

    The Plain Dealer newspaper reports that the airfare cost from Cleveland to Europe has dropped by more than a third thanks to the two new Icelandic airlines that begin flying from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport this spring. Quotable quote: “Patrick Surry, the…
  • SeaTrek Offers Special Family Rates this June

    Bali-based SeaTrek Sailing Adventures is offering an exciting and educational opportunity for families this June (2018) — special rates on two of our adventurous Dances, Dragons & Magical Lakes cruises between Bali and Komodo National Park in eastern Indonesia. Pay for two…
  • New Icelandair Gateways in North America

    Iceland keeps getting easier and easier to reach from the US. Or in this particular case, from Kansas City, Baltimore and the San Francisco Bay Area. Starting in May, Icelandair will launch the first-ever regularly scheduled trans-Atlantic route from Kansas City, Missouri,…
  • Las Torres: Shuttle Time Change

    The departure of the second daily shuttle from Hotel Las Torres to Calafate (Argentina) has changed from 2:40pm to 2pm which means the arrival time in Calafate will be 7:30pm instead of 8:10pm.
  • Fit For Trips Joins Emerging Destinations Portfolio

    Fit For Trips — an Atlanta-based company that creates fitness training programs for travelers — joins the Emerging Destinations portfolio this month. The customized, cutting-edge training programs — which include both resistance and endurance components — are optimized for whatever your trip…
  • SeaTrek Cruises into New York

    Look for Michael Travers and Maria Widhyasari of SeaTrek Sailing Adventures at the Indonesian booth at the upcoming New York Times Travel Show. Scheduled for January 26-28 at the Jacob K. Javits Center, the show will feature 550 exhibitors from more than…
  • BALI’S MT AGUNG VOLCANO UPDATES

    While Bali continues its conversation with the great God of the Underworld residing under Mt. Agung, we at SeaTrek Sailing Adventures want you all to have a better idea of what is going on here from our perspective. While some see disruption,…
  • Elewana Welcomes Lewa’s Kifaru House

    Kifaru House in Kenya’s Lewa Wildlife Conservancy has just been added to the Elewana Collection’s wide-ranging luxury portfolio in East Africa. Previously available only for group bookings, the house will be available for individual room bookings from 1st April 2018. Taking its…
  • Bali Volcano Update

    While Bali continues its conversation with the great god of the underworld, SeaTrek wants to make sure that all travelers, agents and concerned individuals have the best and most up-to-date information on the fate of the Balinese people, holiday plans, airport closures…
  • Precision Air resurrects Kilimanjaro–Entebbe flights

    Destination accessibility and regional connectivity are two of the keys to a rewarding vacation experience. And now comes great news out of East Africa that following a three-year hiatus, Precision Air has resurrected its popular Arusha/Kilimanjaro–Entebbe route. Precision Air suspended the service…
  • Gorilla Permits — It’s Now High Season Year Round

    After four years of great low-season rates for gorilla permits in Uganda, 2018 permit prices will be uniform irrespective of when you travel. However, those who travel with Adventure Consults still have one last opportunity to book permits at the lowest price…
  • SeaTrek Explores the Exotic Indonesian Isles

    Emerging Destinations is proud to welcome SeaTrek Sailing Bali Adventures to our portfolio of cool companies in cool places. We will be joining Theresa Mottet in marketing SeaTrek Bali in North America. Do not worry – Those of you who work with…
  • Second Ship on the Horizon

    Given the enduring popularity of Iceland as a travel destination, IcelandPro Cruises is seriously looking into the possibility of acquiring a second ship to join the MV Ocean Diamond in the North Atlantic. With an occupancy rate of more than 88% for…
  • Air France resumes Kenya service

    Super news out of Paris — Air France has announced that starting next spring (2018) the French national airline will resume flights to Kenya as the SkyTeam member serving the Paris CDG–Nairobi NBO route. From 25th March, Air France Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner…
  • Baby rhino boom at Lewa

    Lonely Planet reports that 2016 was a banner year for rhino conservation at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in north-central Kenya, with no less than 14 babies born on the reserve. The location of Elewana’s Lewa Safari Camp, the reserve was already home to…
  • Think you can’t afford Patagonia?

      Think again! Because Hotel Las Torres is offering deals that makes it less expensive (and easy) to experience the natural wonders and outdoor adventures of Torres del Paine National Park. Las Torres currently has two special promotions: 3 Nights All-Inclusive from…
  • Some Very Exciting Team News at Cheli & Peacock

    CEO – Gary Segal: We have spent a great deal of time thinking about the kind of person we need to take this business forward. We’ve talked to many experienced safari hands and we really do think we have made a winning…
  • Miquel Takes to the African Skies

    Miquel Alimbau Comas was recently appointed as the new general manager for SkySafari by Elewana, which offers upscale aerial safaris in Tanzania and Kenya. With more than 12 years of experience in the tourism industry focusing on air transport and hospitality, Miquel…
  • Hot Off the Press: Our EcoTraining Webinar

    Learn all about our newest African client by watching this webinar hosted by Corne Schalkwyk, sales and product manager of the South African safari company — “An Introduction to EcoTraining” . EcoTraining Guides & Guardians offers inspirational wildlife courses, gap year opportunities…
  • East Africa Visa Tips

    News from Alpha Travel for anyone who’s thinking of traveling to multiple countries on their upcoming safari and applying for an East Africa Tourist Visa. If your clients are applying in advance, the application must be submitted to the country (Kenya, Uganda…
  • Torres + Santiago + Calafate = Patagonia Paradise

    You thought traveling to Patagonia couldn’t possibly get even better? Hotel Las Torres just raised the bar another notch by launching a new all-inclusive program that includes one night free hotel accommodation in Santiago (Chile) or El Calafate (Argentina) for anyone who…
  • Early Birds Get More Than Just a Worm

    Iceland is selling out. No joke! The big North Atlantic island is more popular than ever this summer, as lovers of nature, history and outdoor adventure flock to the rock that Vikings settled more than a thousand years ago. Recent news reports…
  • New York Times Lauds Iceland ProCruises

    Alongside the red-hot Yankees and the latest Broadway plays, Iceland ProCruises recently got ink in the travel pages of The New York Times, America’s most prestigious daily newspaper. In an article called Cool Cruises Around Iceland, author Shivani Vora extols the virtues…
  • Changes Afoot at Hotel Las Torres

    It may be the depths of winter in Patagonia, but the folks who run Hotel Las Torres are hard at work making the next summer season (2017-18) even better for visitors to Torres del Paine National Park with major room renovations. First…
  • Ventus Takes to the High Seas

    After more than a year under construction at the ASENAV shipyard in Chile, Ventus Australis has been launched and is undergoing final preparations for sailing the southernmost regions of Chile and Argentina. Born for the waterways of Patagonia — with the quality…
  • Early Birds Get More Than Just a Worm

    Iceland is selling out. No joke! The big North Atlantic island is more popular than ever this summer as lovers of nature, history and outdoor adventure flock to the rock that Vikings settled more than a thousand years ago. Recent news reports…
  • Brotherly Love to Iceland Nonstop

    Icelandair launched its 18th North American gateway on May 30 — an inaugural flight from Philadelphia, PA that bridges business and leisure travelers between the City of Brotherly Love and Europe via Reykjavik. The seasonal service will operate four days a week —…
  • Tanzania National Parks Authority and Proposed Concession Fee Revision

    Dear Partners, I am writing to keep you abreast of developments with the concession fee issue in Tanzania and what exactly Elewana will be doing to ease concerns over how any fee structure changes could otherwise affect both confirmed, provisional and new…
  • Uganda Maintains Gorilla permit price – 2018/19

    Good news from Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is that Gorilla permit price will be maintained for the years 2018-2019 (US$600 for Foreign non-residents, US$500 foreign residents, & UGX 250,000 East Africans). There has been a rumor that UWA had suspended sale of…
  • Talk About a Spring Break!

    Hotel Las Torres is celebrating the arrival of the Chilean spring with a special promotion — anyone who books a four-night, all-inclusive stay that falls within the period September 15 to October 31, 2017 gets a fifth night at the Patagonian wilderness…
  • Hotel Las Torres Change of Room Categories

    In order to provide a better experience for our guests and standardize our service, Hotel Las Torres in Torres del Paine will offer only superior rooms and suites starting this season (and for new bookings). All existing bookings for standard rooms will…
  • Rwanda Requires Emergency Evac Insurance

    The government of Rwanda has implemented a new requirement for visitors effective immediately. Tour operators must obtain emergency evacuation insurance from local provider Akagera Aviation for each traveler. This insurance includes helicopter rescue and evacuation and is in addition to any private…
  • Such A Deal! Uganda’s Gorilla Permits and Low Season Rates

    Not every destination gives travelers a reason to visit during off-peak seasons. But kudos to Uganda for continuing to offer special rates during the months of April, May and November. Four years after the decrease in gorilla permit prices during this period, Uganda’s…
  • Iceland in Eight Days

    For those who don’t have the time for a longer cruise, Iceland ProCruises offers an Eight-Day Circumnavigation of the fabled North Atlantic island aboard the Ocean Diamond. From Vikings to volcanoes, the voyage reveals Iceland’s diverse array of natural wonders, myths and…
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    Elewana’s Deep Freeze in East Africa

    The Elewana Collection just announced that rack rates at all Elewana lodges, camps and hotels, as well as SkySafari aerial trips, will be frozen at 2017 levels for the whole of 2018. This includes properties in Serengeti, Masai Mara, Amboseli and other…
  • Jack Hanna with his wife and daughter

    Jack Hanna Spotlights Tarangire and the Serengeti

    Set your DVR’s if you can’t watch Jack Hanna’s Show this week!  Legendary animal man Jack Hanna features Elewana safari camps in upcoming episodes of his long-running TV show that revolve around recent visits to Tarangire and Serengeti national parks in northern…
  • Rwanda Doubles Gorilla Permit Prices

    Catching much of the tourism industry by surprise, the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has doubled the cost of gorilla trekking permits from US$750 to US$1,500 for all visitors effective immediately. The price increase will not affect travelers who had already booked their…
  • Fachada Hotel Las Torres

    Stay Longer at Las Torres

    Summer just got longer in the southern hemisphere. At least at Hotel Las Torres, which has decided to extend the end of the next summer season all the way to April 30th 2018 to meet growing demand for both the hotel and…
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    Namibia’s Quirky Caprivi Strip

    After decades of warfare in the region, Namibia’s quirky Caprivi Strip is now bouncing back as both a wildlife haven and safari destination. These two facts were  recently highlighted in the article Africa Forbidden Zone Now a Wildlife Wonderland at CNN Travel….
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    Trekking the “W” in Winter? You Betcha!

    If you thought the southern hemisphere summer was the only time to hike Patagonia, think again. Because Fantastico Sur is launching an incredible winter trekking program at Torres del Paine. Spread across six days and five nights, the brand new “Winter W”…
  • Luciano K: A New Point of View

    It may not be the highest view in Santiago — that honor goes to the views from the summit of Cerro San Cristóbal on the other side of the river — but the Terraza K Bar is certainly one of the most…
  • Cruising Up The Cóndor

    Spectacular but seldom-seen Cóndor Glacier in Tierra del Fuego is one of the highlights of the new four-night “Patagonian Explorer” route that Australis cruises will sail at the bottom of South America staring with the 2017-18 season. Renowned for its rich bird…
  • Time Trip Back to the Golden Age of Safaris

    Make like Beryl Markham, Denys Finch Hatton and the other pioneers of romantic East Africa aerial touring by going on a Grand Safari of Kenya and Tanzania with Cheli & Peacock. The 12-day fly-in safari combines many of the region’s iconic destinations…
  • Same Time Next Year!

    As the southern hemisphere summer slowly turns to fall, the management and staff at Hotel Las Torres in Patagonia is already getting ready for next summer in Torres del Paine National Park. The wilderness lodge’s popular hiking and horseback daytrips will be…
  • Newly Extinct Species: Meet & Greets

    With immediate effect, the Kenya Airports Authority has cancelled permission for all airside Meet & Greets at international airports in Kenya. Just like every other modern airport around the world, guests arriving at JKIA Nairobi International Airport will have to work their…
  • East African Roads Less Traveled

    Think Cheli & Peacock only does FITs? Well, think again . . . because we’ve added scheduled driving safaris in some of East Africa’s best game parks and wildlife conservancies. Our new driving safaris feature a minimum of two and maximum of…
  • Not Quite Time for a Drum Roll . . .

    But soon! That’s because around six months from now, our new expedition cruise ship Ventus Australis will finally be launched at the Asenav shipyard on the Calle-Calle River in Valdivia, Chile. Snatch a sneak peek at the latest addition to our fleet…
  • Fly the Friendlier Skies of Loisaba

    Flying from Kenya’s capital to Loisaba just got a whole lot easier. Air Kenya has informed us that from June 1st this year, the minimum number of passengers needed to operate a flight into Loisaba will be two (2) instead of the…
  • Shuttle Service to Las Torres

    Despite our remote location, Hotel Las Torres and Torres del Paine National Park are easily accessible from Punta Arenas, Puerto Natales and Calafate via shuttles. Our all-inclusive programs include direct transfers (fixed schedules) from all three of these cities. The shuttle service…
  • Welcome, Carlos!

    Fantástico Sur has a new general manager — Carlos Quiroga. Already on the job for close to five months, Carlos earned a graduate degree in business administration (with a specialization in logistics) from the University of Chile before working for several top-shelf…
  • Waiting for the Whales . . .

    Even though it’s the last cruise of the 2017 season, our “Northern Lights & Whales” itinerary (Sept 21-27) is already sold out. We are currently taking names for the waiting list. But there are plenty of other great Iceland ProCruises itineraries to…
  • Breaking News! Uganda Online Visas

    It has come to our attention that Uganda’s Immigration Department is currently experiencing technical difficulties with its online application system. Clients/travelers may not be able to successfully submit visa applications for the time being. But luckily, visas can be issued on arrival…
  • Uganda Slashes Visa and Gorilla Trekking Fees

    In a move to promote tourism, the Uganda government has slashed the price of a single entry visa to US$50 (down from US$100). Uganda issues other types of tourist visas, including multiple and transit permits. The fees for these visas have not…
  • Bwindi Silverback Dies in Tragic Accident

    In keeping with Africa’s circle of life, Adventure Consults also reported the passing of Ndahura, a dominant silverback gorilla of the Bitukura family in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Ndahura died in December from injuries sustained during a fall from a tree…
  • And the Oscar Goes To . . .

    They’ve done it again, those incredible filmmakers at Hotel Las Torres, a brand new video that highlights the wonder and majesty of Torres del Paine National Park as well as the creature comforts available at the wilderness lodge. Produced by Free Road…
  • Grand Tour Namibia

    Given the fact that African Profile Safaris has long been the air safari of choice among Hollywood types visiting Namibia, it wasn’t surprising that former Top Gear stars Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May chose APS to fly them around Namibia…
  • T+L Tabs Elewana for 2017 Awards

    We are delighted to have an incredible six of our properties nominated for the prestigious Travel + Leisure awards for 2017. To help us win these awards, we ask that you all take a few moments to vote for each property at…
  • Chimps Ahoy!

    Once again pushing the outer edge of the safari envelope, Cheli & Peacock has created an enticing East African wildlife experience called Gnus and Chimps. The seven-night flying safari revolves around two of Tanzania’s greatest wildlife treasures — the wildebeest (gnu) migration…
  • Cape Horn 101

    How much do you know about Cape Horn, one of South America’s most important landmarks? For centuries, the archipelago at the southern tip of South America was believed to lie at the very end of the earth. Only the bravest of seamen…
  • Is the “W” Circuit Your Kind of Thing?

    Expedition cruises around Tierra del Fuego and the bottom end of Patagonia may be what Australis is known for among adventure seekers. But the Chilean cruise company is also into promoting the region as a while. Especially places like Torres del Paine…
  • Luciano K and Lastarria Snatch Travelers’ Choice Awards

    The hip Luciano K Hotel in Santiago has been named one of the Chile’s top five Hotels for Romance in the 2017 Travelers’ Choice awards from TripAdvisor. Set inside a restored 1920s mansion in the city’s atmospheric Barrio Lastaria, the Luciano K…
  • Better Web and New Rates

    Hotel Las Torres, the wilderness lodge in Torres del Paine National Park has just launched a redesigned website and released rates for the 2017/2018 season. The new website is designed to improve the user experience and make it easier to find out…
  • Emergency Rescue Insurance for All-Inclusive Guests

    As part of the continuing improvement of Hotel Las Torres guest services, anyone participating in our all-inclusive programs between January 1st and March 31st of 2017 will automatically receive accident insurance for remote areas. This includes quick rescue and transport to a…
  • Fire Burns Section of Kyambura Game Lodge, Uganda

    We were saddened to learn that Kyambura Game Lodge in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park has closed following a fire that gutted a section of the lodge. Thankfully, no one was injured. Four guest cottages and the main area were unaffected, and…
  • Lastarria From Above

    Snatch a drone’s-eye-view of the Barrio Lastarria, Parque Forestal and the Luciano K in a new video produced by the hotel and distributed on YouTube. In only a minute and a half, the aerial show gives a pretty good feel of the…
  • The Early Bird Has Flown . . . But New Spring Offers Have Arrived!

      Not everything lasts forever . . . including the Iceland ProCruises fabulous Early Bird Special on  cruises in Iceland and Greenland, which expired at the end of January. Regular prices take effect on the 1st February 2017. However, it’s not too…
  • Ship to Shore

    Starting with our cruises in the North Atlantic this spring, free wi-fi will be available in the Observation Lounge, Club Lounge and Polar Library on Iceland ProCruises’ Ocean Diamond. However, if you need a wi-fi connection in your state room, you will still…
  • Check This: Icelandair’s New Baggage Policy

    Economy class passengers on all Icelandair flights booked in North America are now allowed just one free checked bag and one personal carry-on item. The new policy, which took effect on January 17th, does not impact passengers traveling to Iceland on Saga…
  • Early Bird Keeps Flying

    Offering discerning travelers unique experiences both on and off the ship, Iceland ProCruises just announced that its 20% discount for “early bird” bookings has been extended through January 31, 2017 for cruises in Iceland and Greenland (based on space available). Details on…
  • Uganda’s Christmas Miracle: Another Babe at Ziwa

    This past yuletide season brought more than good tidings and Christmas cheer to Uganda. The East African nation was also blessed with one of the rarest gifts of all – a baby rhino that came into the world on December 27th at…
  • Best Wildlife Watching? East Africa Scores High

    Conde Nast Traveler’s recent photo story on The 12 Best Places To See Wildlife Up Close features a number of places around the African continent where our clients are the local experts including Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Namibia. According to writer Paul…
  • The Latest Scoop on Ethiopia

    Guidebooks are great but often outdated. UK-based Bradt Travel Guides — which publishes guides to some of the world’s wildest and most out-of-the-way places — goes the extra mile by providing online updates of its favorite places. Case in point: Bradt Ethiopia…
  • Come Drive with Us!

    Think Cheli & Peacock only does FITs? Well, think again . . . because we’ve added scheduled driving safaris to some of East Africa’s best game parks and wildlife conservancies. Our new driving safaris are guaranteed with a minimum of two and…
  • Mom and Dad: Bring the Kids!

    The new Family-Special from Iceland ProCruises is valid for two adults traveling with a maximum of two children under the age of 12. All cabins in category B feature two cabins. Each room is equipped with two beds and a bathroom with…
  • Wow! Flights from Miami

    In case you didn’t already know . . . budget carrier Wow Air starts flights between Miami and Reykjavik on April 5, 2017 and are a great way to connect with Iceland ProCruises when our season begins in May. Reservations are already…
  • Take a Sneak Peak of the Future

    Get a sneak peak at the latest addition to the Australis fleet by browsing the marine architecture renderings of  The Ventus Australis at www.australis.com/site/en/why-australis/our-fleet/ventus-australis/ Named after the Latin term for “Southern Wind,” the state-of-the-art ship is scheduled to go into service in…
  • We Welcome Fantastico Sur to Our Portfolio

    This month we are welcoming Fantastico Sur to the Emerging Destinations portfolio of cool companies in cool places. Based at Torres del Paine, this family run business specializes in trekking programs and camping/cabin stays in the legendary Chilean national park. The company…
  • Cool New Digs in Santiago

    We also welcome a pair of small luxury hotels in Santiago — the Lastarria and the Luciano K — either of which make a great base for exploring the Chilean capital before or after your Patagonian adventure, or other areas of Chile….
  • Wow Air Launches Miami Service

    Budget carrier Wow Air will start flights between Miami and Reykjavik on April 5, 2017. Reservations are already being accepted for passage between Miami and Iceland (for as little as $99 one way) or Miami and Wow destinations in other European cities…
  • Diamond Life

    Starting with our cruises in the North Atlantic next spring, free wi-fi will be available in the Observation Lounge, Club Lounge and Polar Library on Ocean Diamond. However, if you need an wi-fi connection in your state room, you will still need…
  • Grand Tour Namibia

    Given the fact that African Profile Safaris has long been the air safari of choice among Hollywood types visiting Namibia, it wasn’t surprising that former Top Gear stars Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May chose APS to fly them around Namibia…
  • Trekking del Paine

    Given the fact that many of the people who join its Patagonia cruises also visit Torres del Paine, Australis has just created its own guide to hiking Chile’s most famous national park during the southern hemisphere summer. Torres del Paine Hiking –…
  • On the Verge of Extinction?

    No More Nukes . . . Save the Whales . . . and now Ban the Bottle. Elewana Collection is now part of a worldwide movement to get rid of plastic bottles by offering permanent stainless steel bottles to guests at all…
  • Speaking of SkySafari . . .

    Christmas comes early at Elewana — anyone who books a 2017 SkySafari now gets a 10% discount. The early booking special applies to any and all 2017 departures including the SkySafari Tanzania Classic, SkySafari Kenya Classic and SkySafari Kenya Connoisseur. To qualify…
  • Net Gains

    In case you haven’t noticed, Australis just launched a new website that features larger photos, better maps and easier ways to navigate their various routes, shore excursions and other options. It’s now in six different languages. Check out the English version here…
  • Read All About It!

    Elewana Collection sales and marketing director James Haigh was recently interviewed by The Luxury Editor website. In addition to answering a broad range of questions about Elewana’s camps, lodges and hotels and SkySafari, the story also delves into some of Haigh’s favorite…
  • Around Iceland with Nancy Harrison

    Nancy Harrison, founder and CEO of Adventure Media, recently did a webinar for us called “Iceland Circumnavigation: The Experience Aboard the Ocean Diamond.” The webinar is all about what your clients can expect to experience on our ten-day Iceland Circumnavigation itinerary. From…
  • Wild Breaking News from Bwindi!

    After multiple gorilla births this fall in Virunga National Park in the Congo, Adventure Consults is happy to report that a simian babe was also born in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Businza, an adult female from the Rushegura family, gave birth on…
  • Iceland’s Gateway Lands First Domestic Flights

    Writing on the Skift global travel industry website, Icelandic author Kristján Sigurjónsson presents an interesting, in-depth article on how Keflavik International Airport in Iceland is finally adding domestic flights . . . eliminating the necessity to travel all the way into the…
  • Coming to an Ocean Near You . . .

    IPC has tweaked some of the routes and itineraries for next year, including the addition of a new port-of-call on the “Iceland Circumnavigation” route! Instead of docking two nights in Akureyri, the Ocean Diamond we will now spend one night anchored off…
  • Read All About It!

    Our 2017 brochures for cruises in Iceland and Greenland is hot off the press and we’re just about ready to start distributing in North America. Please email Jessie asap so that we can send you one as soon as they arrive. If…
  • Are you ready for Ventus?

    The next generation Australis expedition ship, currently under construction in Chile, is slated to launch in late 2017 with its first departure from Punta Arenas on 2nd January 2018. Ventus will have 99 staterooms like its sister ship (Stella Australis), but the…
  • Patagonia City and Dining Guides

    Don’t forget to remind your customers to download and print our in-depth city and restaurant guides to Punta Arenas (Chile) and Ushuaia (Argentina) before they fly off to South America. Available as PDFs on the Australis website, the guides are packed full…
  • “W in Comfort” is returning

    Hotel Las Torres is also bringing back another highly successful program for the 2016-2017 summer season — the “W in Comfort” hiking program along the legendary trail in Torres del Paine National Park. The “W” hiking circuit around the Paine Massif is…
  • Australis Launches New Ushuaia Check-In

    In order to deliver even better service to passengers joining its expedition cruises in Tierra del Fuego, Australis recently opened a new check-in center in Ushuaia, Argentina. Check-in for Australis cruises is now being handled by Tolkeyen Patagonia Tourism at this address:…
  • Calling all cougars

    Warmer weather means that it’s once again puma watching time in Patagonia. Hotel Las Torres is the best place in all of South America to track, spot and photograph these beautiful big cats in the wild and puma expert Roberto Donoso is…
  • Meet the Ventus

    Ventus Australis is the name announced for the new state-of-the-art ship being built for Australis Expedition cruise line. The name – Latin for “Southern Wind” – reflects Tierra del Fuego’s distinctive weather, a factor that has long determined the region’s socio-cultural development…
  • Gwyneth Goes Nordic

    Gwyneth Paltrow is the latest Hollywood star to discover the charms of Iceland. The star of Shakespeare in Love and the Iron Man trilogy recent took her kids Moses and Apple on a blow-out five day vacation on the North Atlantic island….
  • Iceland’s Carbon Neutral Capital

    Reykjavik mayor Dagur Eggertsson just announced an ambition plan to transform the Icelandic capital into the globe’s first fully carbon neutral city by 2040. An article posted on Engadget.com says the city will achieve this lofty goal by making sure that all…
  • Ready for Next Year?

    IPC has tweaked some of the routes and itineraries for next year, including the addition of a new port-of-call on the “Iceland Circumnavigation” route! Instead of docking two nights in Akureyri, the Ocean Diamond will now spend one night anchored off Grimsey, a…
  • Diamond Forever

    Speaking of the Ocean Diamond, Iceland ProCruises just inked a new contract with the owners that extends our use of the ship in the North Atlantic until 2020. That’s another four warm-weather seasons of showing off the best of Iceland and Greenland….
  • Hot Off the Press!

    Our 2017 brochures for cruises in Iceland and Greenland is hot off the press and we’re just about ready to start distributing in North America. Please email fill out this form asap so that we can send you one as soon as…
  • In the Mood to Travel?

    In case you haven’t read it yet, Travel + Leisure magazine recently reported on a survey by Wakefield Research that Travel is the No. 1 Mood Booster. “Research tells us that 44% of Americans frequently regret not being able to go on…
  • Rwanda Rising

    If that’s not enough reason to book your gorilla trek today, consider that fact that Conde Nast Traveler recently published an article listing Five Reasons to Visit Rwanda Now. “Rwanda is the travel world’s phoenix rising,” the story declares. “From a devastating…
  • Elsa’s Kopje Rises to the Top

    Elewana’s landmark camp in Meru National Park, Elsa’s Kopje has been honored with an Andrew Harper 2016 Readers’ Choice award, ranking number 12 in the “Best Safari Lodges and Camps” category. The rankings are based on an annual independent reader survey in…
  • IPC Announces 2017 Rates and Itineraries

    Our 2017 prices and itineraries are out! You can view them here — http://www.icelandprocruises.com/pages/cruises-2017.html A few changes are coming in 2017 including a new port on the “Iceland Circumnavigation” route! Instead of docking two nights in Akureyri, the Ocean Diamond we will…
  • Update on VAT Tanzania from SkySafari

    Good day, As you know the Government of the Republic of Tanzania announced that as of the 1st of July 2016, VAT should be charged on some tourism services. SkySafari by Elewana is acutely aware of the disruption that unplanned changes to…
  • UGANDA SLASHES SINGLE ENTRY TOURIST VISA FEES

    The government of Uganda has announced that, with effect from 22nd July 2016, Uganda’s single entry visa will cost US$50 (down from US$100) in a move aimed at promoting tourism. The good news comes only a few days after the government introduced…
  • Tanzania VAT Update – No Change to Elewana Collection Accomodation Rates

    From James Haigh of Elewana: As you know the Government of the Republic of Tanzania has announced that as of the 1st July 2016 VAT will now be charged on some tourism services.The Elewana Collection is acutely aware of the disruption that…
  • “W” Earns Spanish Kudos

    The Spanish-language edition of National Geographic has named the “W” Trail in Torres del Paine National Park as one of the eight most attractive trails in the world. Since half of the trail is on our 10,000 acre estancia, Hotel Las Torres…
  • Come Learn With Us

    The Australis Specialist Program is an online certification course that includes a variety of fun and informative multimedia lessons, using real-life examples and sharing insights that you’ll be able to apply to your own business. Comprising of seven modules of interactive online…
  • Fly the Friendly Skies of Kenya and Tanzania

    Denys Finch-Hatton of “Out of Africa” fame was one of the pioneers of the flying safari and shooting animals with cameras rather than guns. The legacy of those legendary aviator-conservationists passes down to modern times as the SkySafari, a bespoke blend of Elewana’s…
  • Loisaba Reopens!

    Call it extreme makeover, Africa edition — the new Loisaba Tented Camp opened on May 1st. The open-air dining room, lounge bar, infinity pools and luxury tents are perched on the edge of a high escarpment that looks out over the wildlife-rich…
  • Easier Access to Serengeti Migration Camp

    We finally have confirmed verbal permission to use the bridge in front of Serengeti Migration Camp to access the Kogatende/Mara crossings. This cuts the three-hour journey time between the camp and the Mara River to as little as one hour. Serengeti Migration…
  • Kenya Burns Ivory

    On April 30, Elewana proudly watched alongside the planet as Kenya made history by burning 105 tons of ivory and 1.35 tons of rhino horn. African leaders, world-renowned conservationists and celebrities joined in the event which received global media coverage. We would like…
  • Namibia Continues to Shine

    Namibia continues to shine in the international media is a star of the African safari seen. Check out these recent articles . . . and the latest offerings from African Profile Safaris. Manchester Evening News (UK): Travel Review Namibia “You know that bit at the…
  • Rwanda’s Roaring Success

    A good news conservation story. When you think about Conservation in Africa you probably think of a battle that is being lost. The local and international conservation headlines read desperate times for wildlife. But it’s not all doom and gloom. Good news…
  • The Sad Passing of Clarence the Three-Legged Lion

    Brian Mugume of Adventure Consults in Uganda recently passed along the sad news that Clarence, the famous three-legged lion of Murchison Falls National Park, was killed some months back by a buffalo. Clarence was once the dominant male of the park’s “Delta” pride that…
  • Unexpected Ethiopia

    I’ve made two journeys through Ethiopia in the last 11 months with our client Jacaranda Tours. Some thoughts on the first trip can be found on my blog here. Meanwhile, here are some takeaways from my most recent trip: You can learn about Ethiopia…
  • Las Torres Wins Silver at the Telly Awards

    From Hotel Las Torres: Very proudly, we announce that our promotional video has recently been named a Silver Winner in the 37th Annual Telly Awards in the category “Best online commercial for Travel/Tourism”. With over 13,000 entries from all over the world, this is truly an…
  • Brand New Arrivals Terminal in Nairobi

    While passengers of Kenya Airways and the airline’s SkyTeam partners already enjoy a new arrival terminal, travellers flying to Nairobi on other airlines still use the converted parking garage, which was turned into an arrival facility with immigration and customs and baggage…
  • British Airways | Great News for Kenya & East Africa

    British Airways to increase capacity between London and Nairobi 784 seats a week British Airways has announced it will increase capacity by 784 seats a week on flights between London and Nairobi for summer 2016 through the introduction of a Boeing 747-400…
  • The Future Takes Shape for Australis

    Construction is underway on the new Australis expedition vessel in Valdivia, Chile. The new ship — which is expected to join the fleet during the final trimester of 2017 — will have a similar hull design and the same number of cabins…
  • Federico Takes Silver at Nationals!

    A huge congratulations to Las Torres’ bartender Federico Gil for his excellent performance in the recent Capel Puro Talento: Torneo Nacional de Mixología y Flair, a national bartending competition that matches cocktail makers from around the nation. Federico shook and stirred his…
  • Iceland ProCruises in Chicago Tribune

    Iceland ProCruises’ “Iceland and Natural Wonders of Greenland” itinerary just made it into the Chicago Tribune article “11 summer vacation ideas – and why you should book now.” This itinerary is the perfect way to see both Iceland and Greenland and there…
  • Iceland ProTravel​ added to Emerging Destinations Portfolio​

    We are pleased to announce that we have added Iceland ProTravel to the Emerging Destinations portfolio of cool companies in cool places.  The “older sister”  to Iceland ProCruises, ​Iceland ProTravel was founded 20 years ago and has has grown into one of Iceland’s…
  • Icelandair Increases Service from Portland, OR

      As you know, air to Iceland in the summer can be hard to find and at a premium. We are pleased to let you know that due to consumer demand, Icelandair is increasing service from Portland, Oregon. Along with air lift, accommodations…
  • Revised KWS Park Fees

    Dear Friends and Partners, We are very pleased to announce the implementation of the reduction of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Park fees effective as of 1st March 2016. The new Park entry fee regulations are as follows: Non Resident Child Aged…
  • Take Elewana to the Top

    As you may be aware, voting is open for the 2016 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. Three Elewana properties have been nominated this year – Arusha Coffee Lodge, Tortilis Camp and Kilindi. Given the fact these are among the most prestigious awards…
  • Iceland ProCruises featured in the NY Times

    NEW CRUISES IN ICELAND Launched last summer as Iceland’s first locally owned expedition cruise line, Iceland ProCruises has announced new itineraries for 2016 that head beyond home base to northerly neighbors from the Faroe Islands to Greenland. Its sole ship, the 224-passenger Ocean Diamond,…
  • Rock Rabbit Redux

    After a lengthy six-year negotiation with TANAPA and the chief warden of Serengeti National Park, Serengeti Migration Camp has finally triumphed in its quest to relocate its booming hyrax population. Also called rock rabbits or dassies, the feisty little mammals have been an…
  • Sand River Mara Awarded Bronze for Eco Tourism

    Sand River Mara Awarded Bronze for Eco Tourism In line with all of Elewana’s properties in Kenya, Sand River Masai Mara is now part of the Eco Tourism Kenya rating scheme and have just been awarded the bronze certificate. About Sand River…
  • New Tourist Visa Rules in Kenya

    From Cheli & Peacock Safaris: Dear Friends and Partners, We are happy to inform you that the Department of Immigration Services of Kenya officially announced that the waiving of visa fees for children 16 years and under has come into effect as…
  • When It’s Good to be a Small Ship Cruise

    One of the world’s biggest cruise ships, the 2600-passenger Queen Mary 2, met one of the smallest, the 210-passenger Stella Australis, off Cape Horn at the bottom of the world in Patagonia on February 11 just after the 400th anniversary on January…
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