Africa's Eden Communications

15/04/2025

We’re hitting the road with a series of Africa’s Eden Travel Shows across Southern Africa — and registration is FREE for qualified travel buyers. Meet top suppliers, discover new products, and get the latest destination updates to help you sell with confidence.

🗓️ Upcoming Dates

📍 Johannesburg – June 3
📍 Windhoek – June 5
📍 Durban – August 14
📍 Cape Town – September 18
📍 Maun – October 8
📍 Harare – October 23

🔗 See the full schedule and register here: https://africaseden.travel/events/

Be part of the movement that's reshaping travel to Southern Africa.

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12/04/2025

Our very first Africa's Eden stand in collaboration with SATSA at WTM Africa—done and dusted! What a fantastic few days connecting with global industry partners. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared stories, and made this show one to remember. Let’s keep the conversations going!

But let’s be honest—coming to the Mother City without soaking up a bit of her magic? Unthinkable! After all, tourism is a beautiful business… but sometimes, you just need a day of Table Mountain views, Steenberg Farm Cap Classique bubbles, and seafood with a sea breeze. Totally worth adding that extra day!

Thanks, Cape Town. Catch up soon!

10/04/2025

Thank you to His Excellency Rui Xavier, the Angolan Ambassador to South Africa, for inviting Africa’s Eden to a special dinner celebrating Angola’s tourism potential.

Hosted with warmth and elegance, the evening brought together key voices across the region – including Angola’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Augusto Kalikemala, and Dave Milne, Group Hospitality Executive at Peermont Global – all brought together by the exceptional hospitality of Newmark Hotels & Reserves.

A heartfelt thank you to Lee-Anne Singer for curating a table filled with insight, optimism, and thoughtful dialogue from across Southern Africa and beyond.

With exceptional food, fine wine, and shared vision, we look forward to the continued conversation on how to best leverage Angola’s unique tourism offerings.

10/04/2025

What a way to kick off WTM Africa!

It was an honour to have Africa’s Eden CEO, Jillian Blackbeard, moderating the opening panel on the Future Stage, diving into one of the most exciting debates in tourism right now: Go Big or Stay Niche.

Joining her on stage were some of the industry's sharpest minds:
🎙️ David Frost, CEO of SATSA
🎙️ Kgomotso Ramothea, CEO of ATTA - African Travel & Tourism Association
🎙️ Karl Parkinson, Head of Partnerships at African Bush Camps
🎙️ And Justice Ofentse, Executive Manager - Quality Services at Botswana Tourism

The conversation sparked insights, questions, and a few bold takes on where African tourism is heading – from scaling sustainably to the irreplaceable value of curated, niche experiences.

Here’s to thoughtful leadership, collaborative vision, and building a future for tourism that is as diverse as the continent itself.

09/04/2025

If you're at WTM Africa then look up – no, seriously – look up!

That sign hanging from the ceiling? That’s your unofficial homing beacon to fantastic partnerships and great business connections.

We're sharing a pavilion at WTM Africa with our brilliant strategic partner SATSA and more than 30 passionate tourism trailblazers. From tour operators to destination marketers, we're all here to showcase the best of Southern Africa – and make meaningful connections while we're at it.

📍Find us at Stand S15 – where strong partnerships meet stronger coffee (all day, because caffeine is basically a business essential). Need an added kick? Let’s just say Amarula has also entered the chat.

Come for the business. Stay for the buzz. (Literally.)

08/04/2025

Sediba Sa Rona is primed to be one of the most spectacular properties in the Khwai Concession—what we call “the meeting point of iconic ecosystems”. Desert & Delta Safaris have partnered with the 100% citizen-owned Savanna Expeditions to breathe new life into the Khwai region by reviving and honouring the legacy of one of Botswana's first exclusive photographic safari lodges, Khwai River Lodge.

For more information and photos, check here -

Sediba Sa Rona, is primed to be one of the most spectacular properties in the Khwai Concession—what we call "the meeting point of iconic ecosystems".

07/04/2025

Fly In Zambezi

Gondwana Collection Namibia and Westair Aviation have joined forces to redefine luxury travel in the Zambezi Region. The newly launched Fly-in Zambezi service will enhance air travel in northeastern Namibia by providing seamless connections to key domestic and regional destinations.

For more information, check out

Gondwana Collection Namibia and Westair Aviation partner for tourism growth

03/04/2025

Join, Jillian Blackbeard , our CEO at WTM Africa! We’ll explore how Africa’s tourism is diversifying beyond traditional wildlife safaris and what are the opportunities and challenges to development of these unique products. Emerging niches not only offer travelers authentic engagements but also promote sustainable development and community involvement. Join us as we discuss the future of Africa’s tourism landscape with reference to the lesser travelled road.

03/04/2025

Anyone who has worked with Africa’s Eden knows one thing—we don’t sit still for long! While we bid farewell to another fantastic Africa’s Eden Travel Show – Africa Edition, we’re already gearing up for what’s next.

Next stop: Cape Town! ✈️ We’re joining our partners at SATSA for WTM Africa next week, ready to keep the momentum going and showcase the best of Southern Africa.

Want to connect? Jillian Blackbeard and Kim Barnett will be on the ground—reach out to set up a meeting or swing by our stand for a chat.

02/04/2025

The Africa's Eden Travel Show – Africa Edition is done for another year, and what an epic one it was! We saw twice the attendance of last year, and 2026 is shaping up to be even bigger and more impactful.

But it’s not really over yet! This morning, travel buyers from across Africa departed from Livingstone to embark on post-show fam trips, immersing themselves in the region’s wild beauty. From South Luangwa and Lower Zambezi to Hwange, Kafue, Victoria Falls, and the Okavango Delta, these journeys offer firsthand experiences that are invaluable when it comes to selling and promoting these destinations.

A huge thank you to everyone who made this possible—partners, exhibitors, buyers, and the incredible team behind the scenes. Until next year! 🌍✨

31/03/2025

Day 1 of pre-scheduled, high-impact meetings at the Africa’s Eden Travel Show – Africa Edition is officially underway in Livingstone, Zambia! A huge thank you to Zambia Tourism Agency CEO, Matongo Matamwandi, for kicking things off—though he looked slightly incredulous to find that the ceremonial bell was, in fact, a cowbell!

At Africa’s Eden, we fully embrace technology in tourism, but sometimes, a touch of tradition makes for the perfect start. Here’s to curating lots of meaningful connections over the next few days!

30/03/2025

WOW – what a fantastic start today at the Africa's Eden Travel Show – Africa Edition!

With exhibitors, delegates, and travel buyers coming together in Livingstone, the energy was electric from the start. Buyers arrived fresh off fam trips they couldn’t stop buzzing about, setting the stage for a day filled with insightful workshops, engaging panel discussions, and dynamic networking.

✔️ Informative Destination Workshops
✔️ Thought-provoking seminars & panels on the Tour Operator Value Chain, Conservation & Community, Travel Writers, MICE strategies, Film & Adventure Tourism
✔️ And, of course, an evening on the mighty Zambezi, where glasses clinked over chilled wine and G&Ts as conversations flowed

And this is just the beginning!

📸 Here’s a snippet of our magical evening by the river—so much more to come over the next few days!

29/03/2025

Tomorrow, the Africa's Eden Travel Show – Africa Edition kicks off in Livingstone, Zambia, bringing together passionate travel buyers and suppliers from across Southern Africa. But this event is more than just meetings and networking—it’s about immersion.

For travel buyers, nothing beats seeing, feeling, and experiencing a destination firsthand. That’s why our fam trips are a core part of Africa’s Eden signature shows. They transform knowledge into confidence, ensuring that when you sell a destination, you do so with authenticity and enthusiasm.

Right now, we have travel buyers out and about, exploring the wonders of Southern Africa—and here’s just a smattering of their photos! 📸 Others are gearing up for their post-show fam tours - let the adventure continue!

25/03/2025

Africa’s Travel Indaba: Buyer Registration Now Open

Planning to attend Africa’s Travel Indaba this May? Buyer registration is now open — and we’d love to see you there!

The Tourism Industry Private Sector is working closely with the Indaba team to ensure a strong line-up of top-tier buyers from across Southern Africa and the globe.

Make sure to visit the SATSA - Africa's Eden stand, where you’ll meet a diverse mix of our members from throughout the region — each offering something truly special.

🔗 Register your interest today: https://www.indaba-southafrica.co.za/hosted-buyer/

Africa's largest travel trade show - A marketing drive to promote South Africa and the southern African region to the world.

05/03/2025

Meeting colleagues and friends at ITB, 2025 ! Good to see so many Africa’s Eden members showcasing their products.

05/03/2025

With International Women’s Day coming up this Saturday, it’s only fitting that the second edition of The Untamed Chronicles highlights a powerhouse in conservation and tourism—Tinolla Rodgers.

From remote lodges to pioneering sustainability initiatives, Tinolla has dedicated her life to conservation, community, and custodianship in Namibia’s Bwabwata National Park. Her journey—marked by resilience, purpose, and a deep connection to the wild—proves that one person can make a lasting impact.

Three animal encounters brought the same message: ‘You are the Earth; you are from the Earth…open your heart and listen…this is where you belong’

04/03/2025

We recognise African travel trade ! Register for our signature in-destination travel show and meet one on one with product, experience the destination whilst networking and learn during regional fam tours.
https://africaseden.travel/events/africas-eden-travel-show-african-edition/

At Africa’s Eden, we promise to drive travel and tourism that positively contribute to society and the local/regional economy.

06/02/2025

Introducing The Untamed Chronicles: Movers & Shakers in Regional Tourism

Kafue National Park is on the rise! With record-breaking visitor numbers and revenue in 2024, this vast wilderness is proving that conservation and community development go hand in hand.

In the first edition of The Untamed Chronicles, we sit down with Ian Pollard, the driving force behind commercial and enterprise operations at Kafue. From sustainable fisheries to conservation dividends, Ian and his team at African Parks Network are shaping a future where tourism uplifts both people and wildlife.

📢 This is just the beginning! Stay tuned as we spotlight the changemakers redefining tourism across the region.

🔗 Read the full story here:

African Parks' partnerships have brought big benefits to Kafue National Park, but Ian Pollard is not done yet.