Austria, Germany, South Africa and Botswana spotlight Zambia tourism as the Mercedes-Benz World Tour boosts Victoria Falls and regional travel.

Saudi Arabia, Israel, Malawi and Philippines shape Eswatini tourism in 2026 as international arrivals rise 7.9% and source markets diversify.

Victoria Falls Rainforest in Zimbabwe has been temporarily closed after an elephant sighting. Here’s what travellers need to know and which attractions remain open.

Zimbabwe Aligns With Malawi, Mozambique and Others as South Africa Immigration Enforcement continues influencing regional travel patterns, border checks and tourism mobility across Southern Africa. The evolving situation highlights the importance of balancing immigration management with smooth movement for travellers, businesses and tourism stakeholders. As regional destinations remain connected through cross-border journeys, maintaining efficient travel procedures and visitor confidence will be essential for supporting tourism growth and connectivity. Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique and neighbouring markets will continue adapting to changing mobility conditions while working towards stronger regional cooperation, improved accessibility and sustainable tourism development across Southern Africa.

SADC advances its UniVisa framework to simplify travel across Southern Africa, supporting regional tourism, longer stays and economic growth.

Windhoek and Frankfurt connect again in 2027 as Condor returns to Namibia, boosting tourism and long-haul leisure demand.

A new phase of international air connectivity has been established as Air Europa and CemAir formalise a landmark interline agreement that directly links Southern Africa with Europe through Madrid and Johannesburg, enabling smoother multi-city travel, unified itineraries, and streamlined baggage handling.