Displaying items by tag:Viva Expeditions
New mandatory travel insurance for Tanzania
Viva Expeditions is advising travel agents of a new mandatory travel insurance requirement for visitors to mainland Tanzania, effective 1 October 2026.
Bots will win on price, says Viva founder – clear point of difference key to success
Operational technology and AI-assisted trip planning are forces reshaping how specialist travel operators need to position themselves, says Viva Expeditions founder and managing director Rachel Williams.
Three-way street with Viva’s agent-client consults
Viva Expeditions is offering three-way consultations between its destination specialists, travel agents and their clients, a service the company says generated considerable interest at its recent Beyond the Brochure roadshow across Christchurch, Lower Hutt and Auckland.
Bike safaris in Botswana, cocoa leaf reading on Lake Titicaca and a big incentive
Active safaris, particularly by bicycles, is a growing niche for Botswana, agents heard at Viva Expeditions’ Beyond the Brochure event in Christchurch last night.
Lemurs and humpbacks: Viva says Madagascar’s trending
Viva Expeditions is seeing a notable uptick in enquiry for Madagascar, with the island emerging as a genuine trend within its Africa portfolio.
Viva Expeditions announces Rovos Rail’s new Malawi Meander
Viva Expeditions is promoting the Malawi Meander, a new Rovos Rail journey. Spanning 16 nights and 3,600km, the expedition crosses five countries — South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi — connecting Pretoria with the shores of Lake Malawi.
Essential Botswana: three safaris in one
Viva Expeditions has released Essential Botswana, a nine-day safari that packages three distinct safari experiences into a single itinerary — the Kalahari and two separate regions of the Okavango Delta, each with a different landscape, wildlife focus and set of activities.
Viva adds new Zambia camp to portfolio
Viva Expeditions has announced the availability next year of Musesenji River Camp, a new five-star property from Ker & Downey Zambia due to open its doors on 1 April 2027.
Viva Expeditions revamps Taste of Morocco itinerary
Viva Expeditions has relaunched Taste of Morocco with a 14-day premium journey from Casablanca to Marrakech, for clients who want to experience the country through its food and culture.
Petrie to host Viva Galápagos departure
Viva Expeditions has launched a special hosted departure to the Galápagos Islands with New Zealand broadcaster Wendy Petrie.Up to 14 guests will experience a small-group journey aboard the luxury Galápagos Horizon.
