By Bryony Rheam Photography by James Varden This is exactly what James and Janine Varden are aiming at providing in Matobo National Park. It’s their dream to offer packhorse safaris through the rugged terrain of the Matobo Hills – the type of safari that harks back to the days of the real explorers: sleeping under […]
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By Nerine Worsley Photography by Kelly Landrey Misty mornings and sunny days with views of continual mountains… nestled in the Vumba region of the eastern highlands in Zimbabwe lies this gem. Pristine mountain forest fills the property and provides a relaxing environment to explore the surroundings or sit back and relax, taking in the views
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by Mike Garden There are places around the world where, when you turn a corner or reach a given location, your long weekend is suddenly transformed. Your concerns about work and the office are shelved and immediately replaced with holiday vibes. That is the feeling that grips one as you reach the foot of the
By Sarah Kerr Photography supplied by Africa Albida Tourism If you have visited Victoria Falls before or researched a trip to this particularly scenic natural wonder you may have heard of the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. The esteemed lodge is famed for its nightly ‘Boma – Dinner & Drum Show’ which is often cited as a
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By Jane Hill My friends from Switzerland, Scotland and Bel-gium laugh at me struggling to inch my way into the “freezing” waters of Bridal Veil Falls, Mangowe, Corner or Tessa’s Pool. For “Northern” folk these waters are mildly chilly…never do they freeze over or languish beneath a drift of snow. But they are cold enough
Photos and article by: Lesanne Dunlop A mere 5 kilometres from the centre of town, the Park is an absolute must-see experience. Teeming with game and boasting unbelievable birdlife, it’s a wonder that this Park isn’t inundated by people, but that is the absolute beauty of it! The National Parks fees are very reasonable: $5
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By Lydia Smith Having only lived in Zimbabwe for two years Kariba didn’t conjure up the same excitement as it does for my Zimbabwean husband. A man-made lake with a lot of stumps and some game didn’t really excite me as much as the wild Zambezi or the wondrous wildlife sanc- tuaries in the Savé
by Tracy Lee May It began when we heard a report of gun fire early one morning. We initially learned that poachers had made an attempt on a rhino, breathing a sigh of relief when we heard the poachers had been unsuccessful in killing one of these wonderful animals. How wrong we were. A couple
Hi All Phil Scott Riddell was, until recently, a highly qualified commercial pilot with 30 years of airline and business corporate flying experience. He visited many different countries worldwide during his flying career, resulting in him overnighting in hotel accommodations boasting a large variance in standards. In 2016 Phil and his wife, Mornette relocated to
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by Jean Dollery Vistas of vineyards, world-class polo fields and a distant lake melting into the bracasthesia-clad granite hills beyond instantly sets Bushman Rock Safaris apart from other safari outfits in Zimbabwe. A smiling Sharon bearing homemade lemonade greeted us warmly on arrival and we were seamlessly settled in no time. Enter Johnathan Passaportis (or
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