May 2025
Lodge updates, special offers, unforgettable experiences, and more
Keeping you in the know…
Here’s a round-up of important travel updates from across East and Southern Africa. We’ve also included some of our top itineraries and current offers to help you create the exceptional journeys your guests are looking for.
Click on the region below to be taken directly to the update that interests you.
Tanzania | Kenya | Botswana | Namibia | Mozambique | South Africa | Zimbabwe
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East Africa
Fly Me around East Africa
OFFER: Save up to 18%
Not only will your guests benefit from flight savings, but also a range of included accommodation and activities per person, per 7-night stay. Take advantage of our all-inclusive package and stay from USD 9,250.
Fly Me around East Africa: &BEYOND Suyian Lodge
With the official opening of &BEYOND Suyian Lodge from 01 July 2025, the lodge will now also be included in our Fly Me around East Africa offer for 2025.
We’ve updated our flight routing options and included a direct connection from the Masai Mara to Loisaba, making travel between the two regions even more seamless for your guests.
Updated &BEYOND Fly Me around East Africa 2025 and 2026 rate sheet: Download here
&BEYOND East Africa Lodges: Updates to inclusive and exclusive beverages
We’ve updated the list of included and excluded beverages at our East Africa Lodges (excluding &BEYOND Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp, where the offering remains unchanged).
Our rates now include:
- All soft drinks
- Alcoholic beverages (excluding champagne, cognac, and fine wines)
- Tea and coffee
Please note: There are no changes to the beverage offering at &BEYOND Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp, which continues to include:
- Soft drinks
- Alcoholic beverages, including house wines, local brand spirits, and beers (excluding champagne, cognac, fine wines, and premium brand spirits)
- Tea and coffee
Updated &BEYOND Tanzania and Kenya Accommodation, Fly Me and Drive Me around Tanzania 2025 and 2026 rate sheets: Download here
Tanzania
Drive Me around Tanzania
OFFER: Save up to 22%
Accompanied by a private &BEYOND Guide, your guests can now discover the natural beauty of Tanzania on an exclusively guided, land-based safari exploring the region’s fascinating culture and history, including some of its most sought-after attractions, iconic wildlife and hidden gems, in a private six-seater safari vehicle.
Drive Me around Tanzania overnight
During the mid and high seasons (01 January – 28 February; 01 June – 31 October; and 21 – 31 December), guests have the option to include an overnight stay at either Lemala Nanyukie Lodge or Nimali Serengeti, both located in Seronera, Central Serengeti. This offers a comfortable break in the journey between the Northern and Southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro region.
This stop can be added in two ways:
- As part of the standard eight-day safari package (6 nights across a combination of &Beyond Lodges, Lemala Osonjoi Lodge, and Nomad Entamanu Ngorongoro, plus 1 night at either Lemala Nanyukie Lodge or Nimali Serengeti) at no additional cost
- As an extended nine-day safari (7 nights across a combination of &Beyond Lodges, Lemala Osonjoi Lodge, and Nomad Entamanu Ngorongoro, plus 1 night at Lemala Nanyukie Lodge or Nimali Serengeti) for an additional fee
Updated &Beyond Drive Me around Tanzania 2025 and 2026 rate sheet: Download here
&Beyond Tanzania Lodges: Tourism Development Levy Increase
Please note that the tourism development levy for all our Tanzania Lodges will increase from 11 January 2026. This adjustment will apply to new bookings only. All existing bookings will be honoured at the current rate.
Updated &Beyond Tanzania Accommodation 2026 rate sheet: Download here
Tanzania eVisa processing delays
As of 15 May 2025, the Tanzanian government is experiencing a processing backlog for eVisa applications. This is an internal issue on their side and is not related to Sherpa. We want to reassure you that all guests who applied through Sherpa remain eligible for a Visa on arrival.
What you need to know:
- All guests departing on or before 15 June have been notified and are eligible for Visa on arrival
- Guests should travel with USD 100 in cash per person to cover the Visa on arrival fee
- While some visas are still being approved, delays are expected across most applications
- If a guest’s visa is approved prior to departure, they will not need to obtain a Visa on arrival
- Guests who applied through Sherpa and are required to obtain a Visa on arrival may request a full refund of the service fee, in line with Sherpa’s Terms and Conditions
Temporary closure of Tarime Aerodrome
Tarime Aerodrome is currently closed for renovations and is scheduled to reopen on 01 June 2025. However, this date may be delayed due to heavy rainfall affecting construction progress. Any affected bookings will be managed on a case-by-case basis once we receive confirmation regarding the reopening timeline.
Kenya
&Beyond Suyian Lodge
OPENING JULY 2025
Beneath the endless sky of Kenya’s northern Laikipia, where timeworn boulders give way to vast plains, &Beyond Suyian Lodge stands. Secluded. Elemental. And quietly alive. Get ready to explore Kenya at its core: unseen by many yet unforgettable to those who find it.
&Beyond Bateleur Camp and Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp: Updated activities
Applicable from 01 June 2025
Bush dining experiences and sundowner cocktail stops: We’re pleased to share that bush breakfasts, bush dinners, and sundowner cocktail stops at &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp will now be included as part of our enhanced guest delights (weather permitting). These experiences will only incur an additional charge if requested on a private basis.
Previously included only at &Beyond Bateleur Camp, these experiences have now been standardised across both camps and will no longer appear on the Kenya activity sheet.
Walking trails: Walking trails are now included for all guests at both camps. These will remain listed on the activity sheet but cannot be pre-booked, as they are subject to availability and weather conditions. Our guides will coordinate directly with guests at the lodge regarding daily activities.
Night game drives: Night drives will be removed from the activity sheet, as they are now conducted on guests’ return from the sundowner stop. If a night drive has already been booked, your travel specialist will be in touch. Any payments made for this experience can be credited towards other activities, purchases at the Safari Shop, or massage treatments.
Updated &Beyond Kenya Activity 2025 rate sheet: Download here
Step into the wild. Without leaving home.
Join &BEYOND guide Kris “Harri” Harrison on a virtual safari journey through some of our most iconic wildlife destinations. Along the way, she shares remarkable stories of the creatures who call these places home, and the wild rhythms that connect them all.
Southern Africa
Botswana
Fly Me around Botswana
OFFER: Stay 7+ night from USD 8,095
Stay 7 nights at up to 3 of our &BEYOND Botswana Lodges, and discover the dramatic contrasts of Botswana’s wildlife landscapes. Visit the Okavango Delta teeming with wildlife, take a photographic boating safari on the Chobe River or explore the exceptional numbers of lion, which have become known for hunting elephant in the Savute region. All these choices, for so much less.
Okavango Delta water update
Mokoro activities are currently possible from &Beyond Nxabega Okavango Tented Camp only. Communication on when we can offer boating and water activities at &Beyond Xaranna Okavango Delta Camp to follow.
&Beyond Botswana 2026 groundhandling and activity rates
Our 2026 rates are now available.
Updated &Beyond Botswana Groundhandling and Activity 2026 rate sheets : Download here
Namibia
&Beyond Namibia 2025 and 2026 groundhandling and activity updates and rates
2025 and 2026 updates: Our Soar Me over Sossusvlei helicopter flight can now accommodate a maximum of four (4) guests.
2026 rates: Our 2026 rates are now available.
Updated &Beyond Namibia Groundhandling and Activity 2025 and 2026 rate sheets: Download here
Mozambique
&Beyond Mozambique 2026 groundhandling and activity rates
Our 2026 rates are now available.
Updated &Beyond Mozambique Activity 2026 rate sheet: Download here
Pre-arrival registration: Temporarily paused
The Mozambican National Migration Service (SENAMI) has temporarily suspended the recently introduced pre-registration requirement for travellers from select visa-exempt countries. Originally announced on 24 April 2025, the regulation would have required visitors to submit their information at least 48 hours before arrival.
The pause is effective immediately and is due to technical issues affecting the online registration platform. SENAMI has confirmed that this measure is intended to protect traveller rights while efforts are made to restore and stabilise the system.
At present, no pre-arrival registration is required for citizens of the 29 affected visa-exempt countries. The requirement will be reinstated once the system is fully operational.
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe immigration update: Online arrival declaration now available
To streamline the arrival process and enhance the guest experience, the Zimbabwe Immigration Department has introduced a new online immigration declaration form. All travellers entering Zimbabwe — including via Victoria Falls Airport — are encouraged to complete this form prior to travel.
What you need to know:
- Travellers can now complete the immigration declaration online, ideally before arrival, using a personal device and a Wi-Fi connection
- If not completed in advance, the form can still be submitted on arrival — either electronically (where Wi-Fi is available) or using devices provided by Immigration at the port of entry
- A paper form will remain available as a backup, but no physical form is required if the online declaration is submitted beforehand
This digital step forms part of Zimbabwe’s broader efforts to simplify and speed up border procedures, making the arrival process more efficient for guests.
South Africa
&BEYOND Ngala Treehouse
EXPERIENCE: Nostalgic, secluded and undeniably romantic
Experience the romance of Africa under a blanket of stars in the luxurious Ngala Treehouse, a remote, yet safe retreat in the middle of the reserve. With a leafy 360°view out over the dense bushveld and wildlife-frequented banks of the Timbavati River, the Ngala Treehouse boasts both a weatherproofed bedroom and an al fresco sleepout platform.
&Beyond South Africa Lodges rate updates
2025 rates: Our new &Beyond Ngala Safari Lodge Family Villa is ready to welcome guests. The villa can accommodate six (6) guests in three (3) rooms.
2026 rates: Please note that park fees for the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve have been updated for the travel period 01 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.
- Per person entrance fee: ZAR 170
- Vehicle entrance fee: ZAR 370
Updated &Beyond South Africa Accommodation 2025 and 2026 rate sheets: Download here
&Beyond Cape Town 2025 groundhanding updates
Our 2025 Cape Town ground handling rate sheet has been updated to reflect the introduction of a few new experiences, including a Cape Town Art Gallery Tour.
Please also note a rate adjustment for 2025, due to the introduction of our new fleet of luxury vehicles. Going forward, &Beyond will offer luxury transfer vehicles only in Cape Town.
Updated &Beyond Cape Town Groundhandling 2025 rate sheet: Download here
&Beyond South Africa 2026 activity rates
Our 2026 rates are now available.
Updated &Beyond South Africa Activity 2026 rate sheet: Download here
&Beyond South Africa 2025 groundhanding and transfer update
Please note a rate increase on Federal Air flights between Nelspruit KMIA and &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, applicable in both directions.
In addition, there has been an update to the Meet and Greet service and road transfer arrangements. Full details are reflected in the latest rates and logistics documentation.
Updated &Beyond South Africa Groundhandling 2025 rate sheet: Download here
BAC Helicopters transfer to &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve
Guests will be met on arrival at King Shaka International Airport, then transferred by road to the BAC Helicopters helipad in Ballito (approximately a 15-minute drive), where they will board a helicopter flight to &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve. The estimated flight time is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, depending on wind conditions.
If weather conditions prevent the helicopter from flying, the only alternative would be a road transfer to Phinda, or a delay until conditions improve.
Please note: The total weight allowance on a helicopter transfer is determined by the number of passengers, individual body weights, refuelling requirements, and other operational factors. In some cases, a separate road transfer for luggage may be necessary.
Rates on request
Cheetah Plains: New booking flexibility and offers
Cheetah Plains has removed the minimum length of stay requirement on all bookings. The team recognises that every traveller is unique and wants to ensure no guest is discouraged from experiencing the magic of the lodge and the Sabi Sand.
To further enhance the value of a stay at Cheetah Plains, the following special offers are now available:
Stay Longer, Pay Less: Valid for new bookings in Karula and Mvula Villas, for stays during the following periods:
- 01 September – 19 December 2025
- 05 January – 31 May 2026
- 01 September – 19 December 2026
- 05 January – 31 May 2027
Offers include:
- Stay 4 nights, Pay for 3
- Stay 7 nights, Pay for 5
Early Booking Offer – High Season 2026: Guests staying between 01 June – 31 August 2026 will receive a 10% discount when their booking is confirmed 180 days or more prior to arrival.
Rhino conservation experience at Phinda
EXPERIENCE: Your guests can help us ensure the longevity of this wild animal by participating in either a rhino notching or a rhino de-horning experience.
Depending on which research activity is available at the time, your guests will have the opportunity to assist in either a rhino notching or a rhino de-horning.
Turtle nesting adventure
EXPERIENCE: Open for bookings
Our turtle nesting adventure is officially open for bookings for the November 2025 to February 2026 season. This experience offers guests the rare opportunity to share in a ritual as old as time at Sodwana Bay.
Witness incredible sightings seen by our guides and guests
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