“When it rains, look for rainbows,” is a cheery way to remind you to find the silver linings and signs of hope during dark times.

This rainbow was photographed by Tourism Update journalist Erin Cusack, at Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge in Gauteng. This particular rainbow was not the result of a rainstorm, but it is a welcome sign of hope for the South African tourism industry as international borders are due to reopen on October 1.

If you’ve taken beautiful pictures of the people, animals and scenery in southern and East Africa, send them to editor@tourismupdate.co.za and they could feature as our next pic of the week.