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 Viva Expeditions’ Africa product manager Tanya Gurtin has returned from Africa’s Travel Indaba with fresh product updates, new supplier developments, and confidence in continued demand for premium African travel experiences from the New Zealand market.

Insight Vacations has launched its new Small Group Tours collection with 35 itineraries spanning five continents, most capped at just 24 guests, with select Africa tours limited to 18.

World Journeys hosted events in Tauranga and on Auckland’s North Shore last week for agents and their clients, promoting African safaris with luxury safari operator andBeyond.

Maher Tours has launched a new department dedicated to FIT Africa and South America wholesale arrangements. The move comes as the company sees increasing demand from retail agents.

Viva Expeditions’ new Africa and the Middle East brochure has landed – a 60-page showcase of wildlife, destinations, stays and experiences across the region.

With so many options, operators and accommodation, it can be difficult to know what kind of itinerary to put in front of a client looking at an East African safari, according to World Journeys marketing manager Caroline Clegg. 

World Journeys has produced a Guide to Africa for agents and their clients, taking into consideration all variables when it comes to safaris in Africa.

World Journeys reports that andBeyond Phinda Forest Lodge has reopened after a major refurbishment. 

Viva has launched a new range of Africa tours and packages today, encompassing 13 countries from South Africa to Jordan. While this is the first time Viva has offered travel to Africa, the adventure travel company has strong ties to the continent.

World Journeys’ Africa specialist travel designer Tony O’Callaghan says PCR tests prior to arrival are no longer required by fully vaccinated travellers for entry to South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, the Seychelles and Mauritius. 

Travellers must have proof of vaccination and there will be some Covid screening on arrival, but no quarantine is required. 

‘We have all the up-to-date information for each destination, and can guide agents through the specific requirements for their clients’ bookings,’ says O’Callaghan.