News on: Atua Enkop Africa, Garonga Safari Co., Mara Siana Camp, Karibu Camps & Lodges, Yadi Travel, Bushwise Exclusive, and Zingweni Vlei Camp
December 2025
Dear Travel Industry Friends,
Ana and I have just had a wonderful week traveling and attending the USTOA conference. It was great to connect and catch up with so many industry partners and friends.
As we wind down for the holidays, we’d like to wish you all a very happy festive season! This is our last Africa Newsletter edition for the year, and it is packed with updates.
Below, you’ll find last-minute festive promotions from Atua Enkop, exciting news about Bushwise being featured in Lonely Planet’s "Best in Travel 2026," and details on the latest renovations and upgrades at Karibu Camps and Garonga Safari Co.
We hope you enjoy these final updates for 2025 and look forward to reconnecting with you in the new year.
Happy Holidays!
Jenna & The Emerging Destinations Team
Upcoming Webinars
Royal Mansour Casablanca with Yadi Travel | Thu, Dec 18, 2025 | 12:00PM EST
Specials & Promotions
🌍 Bushwise Exclusive, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa
The Immersive Set Departure FIT: Our 7-Day Immersive Safari Guide Experiences offer singles and couples the chance to step into the role of a conservationist, with set departures now open for 2026 and 2027. Contact [email protected] for more details
News at a Glance
🌍 Bushwise Exclusive, South Africa, Kenya, Namibia
● Lonely Planet named our exclusive "Tracking Desert Elephants in Namibia" one of the "25 Best Experiences in 2026," giving you a globally recognized, immersive product to offer clients.
● Book your 20-minute onboarding session at [email protected] to secure team access to our Masterclass Series, net rates, and the "Tracking Desert Elephants" product details. Contact [email protected] for more details.
● In case you missed our webinar, Bushwise 101: Beyond Safari - Immersive Experiences in South Africa, you can watch it here
🇹🇿 Karibu Camps and Lodges, Tanzania
● Exclusive 2026 rates are now available contact [email protected]
● Upgrades to:
- River Camp: complete April 2026 - lounge, boutique, bar, enhanced rooms
- Elephant Springs: Private Villas ready Dec 2025 - 370m², private chef, pre-opening rates
- Woodlands: Pre-New Year refresh - beds, bathrooms, public areas
🇿🇦 Garonga Safari Co, South Africa
● MCH Luxury Tented Camp's Upgradnhanced dining & bar program, complimentary wine studio menu, in-room amenities (stories, nougat, hot toddy), after-dinner drinks trolley with Cuban cigars, dedicated top chef/guide, 50% off transfers
● Royal Air Maroc, Morocco Launching June 2026, the new nonstop Casablanca–Los Angeles route marks the first direct link between Africa and the U.S. West Coast. Operated three times weekly on the Dreamliner, tickets are on sale now.
● Delta Air Lines, USA Delta’s first-ever route to Morocco, a nonstop service from Atlanta to Marrakech, has launched with strong demand; December 2025 departures are already fully booked.
Moroccan Caftan Recognized by UNESCO
The Moroccan Caftan has been officially added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
🇿🇼 Zingweni Vlei Camp, Zimbabwe
● Did you miss the webinar "Zingweni Vlei Camp 101". Don't worry! You can watch it HERE.
● See our 2026 Published Rates. If you want to receive the STO rates for the upcoming year, please contact [email protected].
● As we approach the Christmas period, our camps are finalizing preparations to welcome guests. We have only a few rooms remaining during this peak period. Contact [email protected] for bookings.
Picture this: the first light of dawn breaks across the endless Serengeti Plains and the air fills with the gentle lowing of thousands of wildebeest mothers calling to their newborns.
The Mara without the crowds is the hallmark of a Kenyan wildlife refuge that features 24,500 pristine acres of African bush and is a partnership between 2,200 landowners and two tourism camps.
Experience the bush like never before with hands-on conservation activities and learn from wildlife professionals on a Bushwise Advanced Safari in South Africa.
The Sahara Desert with its otherworldly charm, is an invitation to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of modern life and reconnect with nature within a soothing and profound silence.
Your wedding is one of the most memorable days of your life and a destination wedding in South Africa makes it even more unforgettable.
Emerging Destinations on the Road
Southern California Jan 12-16 in person sales calls with Jenna (Emerging Destinations)
Schedule a meeting: [email protected]
Video of the Month
Tipilikwani Mara Camp
Tipilikwani Mara Camp offers an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere for experiencing the full adventure of the African bush. This uniquely situated luxury camp on the banks of the Talek River overlooks the mottled plains of the Masai Mara, where vast herds of wildlife coexist with the colorful Maasai people.
