The Namibia Tourism Board has announced that border crossing fees have increased.

The new fees (now in operation): 
ZAR 177 for motor cycles, motor tricycles, motor quadru-cycles, caravans and light trailers

ZAR 277 for motor cars, single and double-cab vehicles, 2x4 and 4x4 vehicles and minibuses (fewer than 25 passengers)

ZAR 579 for light goods vehicles and delivery vehicles (GVM < 3 500kg)

The Mozambique Government has instituted visas that can be purchased on arrival for tourists regardless of whether or not there is an embassy in their country of origin.

The official policy that international visitors had to apply for visas ahead of arrival is now amended and they are able to purchase visas on arrival in Mozambique.

Cost is US$50 per per persson (or equivalent in Mozambique Meticais or South African Rand) for their dual-entry visa which will be valid for 30 days. 

Effective 2 July 2017, Airlink will be adding a second flight between Cape Town and Nelspruit (daily except on Saturdays).

The flight will depart Cape Town International at 15h00 and arrive in Nelspruit KMIA at 17h15. It then departs Nelspruit KMIA at 17h35 and arrive at Cape Town International at 20h00.

Airlink now operates up to 13 flights a day to this region, providing access from Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town with direct regional flights departing to Livingstone and Vilanculos.

Airlink is the first South African airline to acquire Embraer E-jets: three E170s and two E190s. The aircraft are jue to arrive before June.

Airlink already operates a large fleet of ERJ aircraft, with December 2016 seeing the addition of 11 ERJ 140 jets to its fleet. By the end of the fourth quarter of 2017, the airline will be operating 30 ERJs, comprising all three types: ERJ 135, ERJ 140 and the ERJ 145.
  
The airline has introduced a new route, operating between Pietermaritzburg and Cape Town, which commenced on 06 February 2017. They now also offer a daily return flight, Monday to Sunday, using one of its 20 Embraer 135, 37 seater regional jet aircraft.
  
As of 26 March 2017, they will increase the frequency of flights between Nelspruit KMIA and Livingstone to a daily service.  Additional flights will operate on Thursdays and Sundays. Flights depart Nelspruit at 11h35 and arrive in Livingstone at 13h10
  
Airlink has introduced a third daily flight, operating mid-morning, between Cape Town and Windhoek. The mid-morning flights will depart daily from Cape Town International at 10h00, arriving at Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International at 12h05.

As of 21 December 2017, the Univisa is once again available for travel between Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Visa cost is  US Dollar 50 per person, and is valid for 30 days. This means that visitors can purchase 1 visa for visits to both countries. BUT, validity changes should you travel to, and overnight in, Botswana. You will then need to purchase a new visa if returning from Botswana to either Zambia or Zimbabwe.

Although the main areas of use for the visa are Victoria Falls and Livingstone, it can be purchased at most points of entry into either country. Visa is only valid for nationalities that normally purchase visas upon arrival.

Looking at your holiday plans? Even in the 'interesting' climate that we live in, getting away on a break is good for the soul... so, why not look at Southern Africa? This is the land of the Safari.... wonderful wildlife, great people, amazing scenery. Although this is still the unknown continent - much land has been given over to conservation... the great reserves of Southern and East Africa are testament to that.

Visit the lands of the iconic African species - not just the 'big five' of elephant, rhino, lion leopard and buffalo.. but the unique zebra and majestic giraffe too... among the myriad other species.

Africa can get under your skin - the sights and sounds of the bush, the amazing sunsets, the vast, open spaces, and breath-taking scenery.....Africa is often famed more for for it's unique splendours rather than its 54 sovereign states. Think of Victoria Falls, the Ngorongoro Crater, the dunes at Sossusvlei, the Okavango Delta, the vast Kalahari, to name but a few. 

Within the continent, Southern Africa offers more biological diversity than anywhere else - whether animal or plant species. You can return again and again and still have some new experiences to enjoy, and new areas to visit.....

​The Airports Company South Africa and a number of airlines has started a campaign to enforce hand luggage regulations.  The campaign is to inform and educate passengers about the prescribed restrictions and the impact on travellers.

The hand luggage allowance is as follows:
Economy-class passengers are allowed one bag plus one slimline laptop bag. Business/ first-class passengers are allowed two bags plus one slimline laptop bag. Handbags are considered part of a female’s wardrobe and not as hand luggage.

Slimline laptop bags must be of a size and thickness specifically designed to carry a laptop and charger. Bags capable of carrying other items such as documents and clothes are not permitted.

No bag should exceed 56cm x 36cm x 23cm (total dimensions of 115cm) or weigh more than 7kg per bag. Bag weight may vary according to airline specifications.

If hand baggage does not comply, the passenger will be referred back to the check-in counters to check in the baggage as hold baggage. Extra fees may apply, as per each airline’s guidelines.

The enforcement of this programme will be led by airlines operating at ACSA airports and supported by the South African Civil Aviation Authority.