Zimbabwe
by Leandra Slabbert | Nov 13, 2018 | Blog, Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe
When travelling through foreign lands, you’re bound to experience language barriers which of course make it challenging to communicate and interact with the local people. Communicating with locals is important if you are genuinely wanting to learn more about the place...
by Sarah Duff | Mar 22, 2017 | Blog, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Africa’s most famous waterfall and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World is on many a traveller’s bucket list, for good reason. Victoria Falls, the planet’s biggest sheet of falling water, is 1.7 kilometres wide and 100 metres high, and the mist that it...
by admin | Oct 4, 2016 | Blog, Destinations, Zimbabwe
Part of the Chimanimani District was known as ‘Melsetter’ from 1896-1892. The District itself, however, is a fantastic region covered in lush mountains located in the Manicaland Province in Eastern Zimbabwe. The area is characterised by massive precipices, formed from...
by Bronwyn Paxton | May 3, 2016 | Accommodation, Blog, Zimbabwe
The beautiful Toka Leya Camp in Zimbabwe is made up of twelve spacious en-suite safari-style tents (including three family tents) with endless vistas of the mighty Zambezi River, along with a few islands. Located in the stunning Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, just...
by Sarah Duff | Mar 4, 2015 | Blog, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Here’s our guide on how to pick the best time of year to go on African safari in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Tanzania and Kenya. Kruger National Park, South Africa The best time of year to visit Kruger National Park (as well as most wildlife parks in South...
by Bronwyn Paxton | Mar 20, 2014 | Accommodation, Blog, Zimbabwe
Situated in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe, Ruckomechi Camp offers ten spacious en-suite tents to visitors, including a honeymoon suite – all of which overlook the mighty Zambezi River. Each tent comes with both indoor and outdoor showers. The main dining area,...
by Bronwyn Paxton | Mar 10, 2014 | Accommodation, Blog, Zimbabwe
Situated deep within the renowned Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, in the south-eastern Linkwasha Concession is Davison’s Camp. This is a classic African tented camp, with units stylishly concealed under a grove of mopane trees, overlooking a vast, open plain. A...
by Bronwyn Paxton | Mar 4, 2014 | Blog, Malawi, Travel Articles, Zimbabwe
As if there are not enough reasons to visit Africa, like the game reserves, the beaches, the wild and wonderful adventure activities, then the wild and wonderful Music Festivals! So why not plan a music-filled budget safari through Africa that incorporates one of...
by Amy Saville | Jan 28, 2014 | Blog, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Travel Articles, Zambia, Zimbabwe
When you’re travelling through Africa, technology should be the least of your worries. However, you do need things like your cellphones and cameras to keep in touch and to capture special moments during your unforgettable trip. To be prepared for charging your...
by Bronwyn Paxton | Dec 11, 2013 | Blog, Zimbabwe
The National Art Gallery Situated in a gorgeous one hundred year old classical Edwardian building, the National Art Gallery holds both temporary and permanent displays of modern Zimbabwean sculpture and paintings. There is also a gallery store stocked with local...
by Bronwyn Paxton | Aug 30, 2013 | Blog, Destinations, Zimbabwe
The Matopos National Park forms the heart of the Matobo Hills, a region covered in undulating hills and wooded valleys that begins approximately 35 kilometres south of Bulawayo in southern Zimbabwe. The hills were formed more than two billion years back, with rock...
by Bronwyn Paxton | Aug 15, 2013 | Blog, Destinations, Zimbabwe
The second biggest Zimbabwean city after the capital of Harare, Bulawayo holds an approximate urban population of around 730,000 (according to 2007 surveys). The city is situated in Matabeleland, 439 kilometres south west of Harare. Bulawayo is now treated as a...
