Show News Archives - We Are Africa
19
Sep
2023
Impilo – A Prayer for African Elephants

We Are Africa invited the tribe to Encounter the Extraordinary at this year’s eighth edition. Looking at the many facets

04
Jul
2023
PARTNERSHIPS DRIVING TRAVEL

The core ethos of We Are Africa challenges outdated travel tropes in African travel. Each year high-end travel brands gather

26
Jun
2023
The Tribe Making an Impact: Community Projects 2023

We Are Africa’s official Community Development Partner, Uthando (Love) South Africa, is a non-profit company and Responsible Tourism initiative with

24
Jul
2018
IT ALL STARTS WITH A SPARK: 4 MINUTES TO TRANSFORM TRAVEL

From the art of turning waste food into five-star food to what really lies beneath an island holiday, each of this year’s SPARK speakers held the FUSE crowd spellbound, sparking discussions that lasted far longer than their presentation. Watch them back here…

TK makes the crowd crack up at FUSE 2018
27
Jun
2018
WATCH TSHEKEDI KHAMA’S KEYNOTE SPEECH AT FUSE 2018

Relive the magic of FUSE 2018 and press play on Tshekedi ‘TK’ Khama’s rapturous keynote speech.

22
Jun
2018
TUNE IN: WE ARE AFRICA COOL-DOWN

Got the post-show blues? Keep the fun, fierce and fantastical vibes alive with a #flashbackfriday tribute to the banging musical tunes that brought the house down at We Are Africa 2018.

12
Jun
2018
THE TOP 10 TRIBE MOMENTS FROM WE ARE AFRICA 2018

From sensational debates to the most epic of closing parties, our 2018 tribe were our most fun, fierce and fantastical yet – even joining the circus along the way. Here’s how it all went down in Cape Town…

18
May
2018
AWARD-WINNING AFRICA: THE WINNERS OF THE INNOVATION AWARDS

With dozens of entries, six categories and a five-strong judging panel, here are the worthy winners of the Innovation Awards 2018 – as also voted for by their peers, the We Are Africa tribe…

18
May
2018
5 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THE 2018 CONSERVATION LAB

This year’s Conservation Lab was the biggest yet. Whether you couldn’t be there, or just want to reflect on an inspiring few days, here are our top takeaways from across the weekend…

18
May
2018
ENERGISING IDEAS AT FUSE

On Monday the We Are Africa tribe journey to Spier Wine Farm to energise ideas at FUSE, African travel’s first un-conference in partnership with RISE, the rebirth of Zimbabwe. Here’s how the day went down…

16
May
2018
TOP 5 THINGS TO DO AT WE ARE AFRICA 2018

As time ticks down to the end of another awesome edition of We Are Africa, make sure you have a read of our Top 5 checklist and tick off our must-attend events and activations!

Mushara Bush Camp – via Mushara Bush Camp
11
May
2018
WELCOME TO THE TRIBE: 3 TENTED SAFARIS PUTTING THE ‘GLAM’ INTO GLAMPING

The countdown to We Are Africa is nearly over, so before the tribe descends on Cape Town, we’re introducing you to three of our newest exhibitors with some of the most glamorous safari tents on the African safari circuit – keep your eyes peeled for them!

11
May
2018
TUNE IN: WE ARE AFRICA WARM-UP

With mere days until the start of We Are Africa, get your tribe vibe on with tracks from award-winning Congolese legend and our closing party headliner, Trésor – along with a few from Durban musician Majozi.

Hitesh Mehta
10
May
2018
LIGHTING A FUSE: MEET HITESH MEHTA, MULTI-AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECT AND ECO-DESIGNER

In the third of our series spotlighting this year’s FUSE un-conference speakers, multi-award-winning architect, eco-designer and President of HM Design tells us why eco-planning is crucial to the future of luxury travel in Africa.

Cocktail delights at Cause & Effect – courtesy of Cause & Efffect
09
May
2018
5 NEW FOODIE HOTSPOTS TO CHECK OUT IN CAPE TOWN THIS MAY

Winging your way to Cape Town for We Are Africa? Start your culinary adventure in the Mother City with these five new foodie hotspots…

Holly Budge
30
Apr
2018
LIGHTING A FUSE: MEET HOLLY BUDGE, ARTIST, ADVENTURER AND CONSERVATIONIST

In the second of our series spotlighting this year’s FUSE un-conference speakers, artist and adventurer Holly Budge explains how her passion for conservation led her to the top of Mount Everest, and how luxury travel can play a vital role.

Africa on Tour II
20
Apr
2018
WELCOME TO THE TRIBE: 3 TOUR OPERATORS FINDING A NEW PATH

From urban safaris and artisan experiences to gorilla treks and luxury casinos, discover three new exhibitors who are are blazing an experiential trail across the continent.

19
Apr
2018
WELCOME TO THE TRIBE: 3 WELLNESS DESTINATIONS TAKING TRAVELLERS OFF THE SAFARI-BEATEN TRACK

This week’s game-changers know a thing or two about how to incorporate peace and harmony into travellers’ adventures around the Motherland – meet the tribe recruits who’re bringing wellness offerings to Africa’s tourism scene.

Tshekedi Khama
18
Apr
2018
A KEYNOTE LIKE NO OTHER: TSHEKEDI KHAMA, BOTSWANA GOVERNMENT MINISTER AND PASSIONATE CONSERVATIONIST

Introducing our keynote speaker for FUSE 2018: Tshekedi Khama, dedicated conservationist and Botswana Government Minister. Read how his pioneering work has helped light the fuse for high-end ecotourism.

CemAir – via Facebook
22
Mar
2018
WELCOME TO THE TRIBE: 3 HIGH-FLYERS TAKING AFRICA BY AIR

Who could be better to show travellers how to live the high life than the tribe’s high-flyers? Let’s welcome the air extraordinaires who know how to take travellers to dizzying heights.

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