Travel Archives - We Are Africa
23
Aug
2017
ON THE HUNT FOR THE ‘REAL’ AFRICA

In response to the modern traveller’s desire for true immersion in a destination, African safaris are stepping up their game. Melissa Twigg looks at a few of the experiences going beyond mere observation to allow participants intimate access to the most extraordinary wildlife and terrain on the planet.

14
Jun
2017
DR RICHARD LEAKEY INSPIRES AT FUSE

Hit play on Dr. Richard Leakey’s INSPIRE talk at FUSE, We Are Africa’s inaugural un-conference.

28
Apr
2017
MEET THE SPEAKERS WITH A SPARK IN THEIR EYE

Ahead of our first un-conference, FUSE, we caught up with our SPARK speakers to put them through their paces. Four questions; four minutes – go!

22
Mar
2017
SPARK AN IDEA

Taking place at FUSE, We Are Africa’s first un-conference in partnership with Wilderness Safaris, hosted at Grand Café & Beach, SPARK is your chance to stand in front of Africa’s leading high-end travel experts and pitch your groundbreaking idea that will change the future of the industry. Find out how to get involved.

14
Dec
2016
STORY OF THE STREETS

VoiceMap is an app that lets you listen to location-aware stories by journalists, novelists, tour guides and passionate locals as you walk… We spoke to founder and CEO Iain Manley to find out more.

28
Nov
2016
AFRICA’S BIGGEST FAM TRIP IS BACK

We’re showing the world’s best African specialist buyers and globally renowned press what Africa is really made of with our 2017 pre and post tour programme.

02
Nov
2016
BRAZZA SHOWS ITS TRUE COLOURS

While travelling to and around Congo may take time and a sturdy sense of adventure, the chance to discover this off-the-beaten-track destination makes it well worth the effort, writes Richard Holmes.

19
Oct
2016
IT’S HERE: APPLY FOR THE 2017 CONSERVATION LAB

Beyond Luxury Media has launched the second Conservation Lab, taking place from 29 April – 1 May 2017. Find out more and apply to take part now.

18
Oct
2016
4 AFRICAN TRIPS TO TAKE IN 2016

Between beautiful beaches, safaris, national parks, and cultural exploration, these are four African destinations that will not disappoint…

18
Oct
2016
INSPIRING INNOVATION: VERASHNI PILLAY

Introducing Verashni Pillay, who joins Masingita Mazibuko and Colin Bell on this year’s Innovation Awards judging panel tasked with selecting the 2016 shortlist.

18
Oct
2016
THROUGH THE LENS: SWAZILAND

French globe trotter Marlène shares her memories and photographs of the beautiful, landlocked Swaziland.

17
Oct
2016
GHANA GOES FOR GOLD

With the median age of its population at just 30 years, Ghana is a young and vibrant country on the road to economic prosperity, writes Eugene Yiga.

17
Oct
2016
WELCOME TO THE AFRICAN TRAVEL OLYMPICS

The Olympic Games may have come and gone, but Eugene Yiga has a guide to discovering Africa’s ten winning countries…

17
Oct
2016
WELCOME TO THE TRIBE: MADE FOR WALKING

If you want to really experience the Motherland, sometimes you can’t beat the feel of her soil beneath your feet – something these three brand new exhibitors know only too well.

29
Mar
2016
MEET THE TRIBE: EXTRAORDINARY AFRICA, UK

Meet Alexandra Matts from Extraordinary Africa in the United Kingdom. This first time buyer to the tribe tells us what makes her company unique and what her greatest experience out of Africa has been so far…

29
Mar
2016
CONSERVATION LAB 2016: STAR PLAYERS

The newly reimagined Conservation Lab is a progressive two-day un-conference event of its own, created to bring together 50 influencers in the travel industry with 50 luminaries from the conservation world. Meet some of our star players…

29
Mar
2016
THE 2016 HOTEL PARTNER TAKEOVER

This year We Are Africa has once again partnered with some of Cape Town’s top hotels to host our exceptional list of buyers and press. After launching our 2016 campaign, these hotels have wasted no time in accepting the challenge…

29
Mar
2016
MEET THE TRIBE: RESERVATIONS AFRICA, CANADA

This week we welcome to the tribe Marianne Schaubeck from Reservations Africa in Canada.

29
Mar
2016
MEET THE TRIBE: MAC TRAVEL, URUGUAY

Meet another one of our first-time buyers to the show, Sergio Banales from Mac Travel in Uruguay.

29
Mar
2016
MEET THE TRIBE: TRIPS IN THE VILLAGE, USA

Debbie Mills from Trips In The Village in America speaks to us about what she’s hoping to get from her first We Are Africa experience…

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