Multi-country travel set to boost African tourism Africa’s tourism is set to benefit from a global trend towards multi-country travel. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions More visitors to Africa are looking to explore different countries in a single trip. This emerging travel pattern was evident at Africa’s Travel Indaba, where I […]
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Is tourism Africa’s magic potion? The many benefits of tourism are often neglected in the race to find sustainable solutions. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Tourism creates jobs and stimulates local economies, often in rural and remote regions of Africa where formal job opportunities are limited. Unlike many other
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Fun in the sun at one of the largest copper mines in Africa Our latest 10-day long Zambia expedition was a resounding success. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions WhyAfrica visited First Quantum Mineral’s Kansanshi mine about 10km north of Solwezi in Zambia’s North-Western Province last week as part of the
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Endorphin Expeditions in Kitwe with WhyAfrica Endorphin Expeditions recently organised the 2026 WhyAfrica Business Trip to Zambia. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions. We stopped talking about mining and exploration in Zambia, project management, investing in Africa, African politics, mining regulations and diesel shortages for a moment yesterday. It was not because
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Hotel pipeline signals African growth International hotel chains are expanding into Africa at a pace not seen before. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions The number of hotels under construction or in the pipeline is an indicator I often use to gauge the investment climate across Africa. According to the “Hotel
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It’s not all business on Endorphin Expeditions’ Investor trips. We do find time to relax. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions Look out for articles and more information about Endorphin’s unique Investor Expeditions through Africa in our sister company WhyAfrica’s upcoming magazines and newsletters. WhyAfrica will publish its 20th magazine and 140th
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Responsible tourism is Africa’s most undervalued opportunity Tourism could be Africa’s engine of growth if it is developed sustainably. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions. The tourism sector can contribute immensely to Africa’s long-term growth. Sustainable tourism delivers returns on three fronts: community development, biodiversity conservation and long-term economic growth. In
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What happens outside the lodge gates Tourism in Africa is still perceived as going on safari or visiting parks and luxury lodges. By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions These are of course magnificent experiences that will be remembered forever. However, it is only a small part of the African story. Outside the
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Zambia at a defining crossroads Zambia’s mining success depends on water and energy management, environmental stewardship and geopolitics. By Leon Louw for the WhyAfrica magazine As global demand for copper surges, driven by the energy transition and expansion of AI infrastructure, Zambia is now one of Africa’s most strategic mining jurisdictions. When WhyAfrica visits Zambia
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SanParks’ Vision 2040: Where conservation meets development Vision 2040 impacts all sectors is a blueprint for sustainable development. South African National Parks’ (SanParks’) revolutionary Vision 2040: Pathways to the future of conservation, is a bold strategy that redefines the role of national parks in a rapidly developing world. Instead of viewing conservation and development
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