Article by Ashleigh WhaleyNyanga, Zimbabwe our highlands getaway for relaxation and adventure. Our outdoor loving kids just thrive in the highlands of Nyanga, and it most certainly brings out their adventurous spirit. With its undulating landscape, Nyanga is an adventure child’s paradise. It gives them the freedom to explore outdoors, whilst enjoying all nature has […]
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Article by Mike GardenSometimes you just need to abandon the fast city life and head off into the hills. You need to stop racing from one busy pursuit to the next and take stock of where you are going in life. The Bvumba mountain range in the southern part of Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands offers just
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Article by Ashleigh WhaleyHeading off to Lake Kariba for a houseboat trip is always a worthy cause for huge excitement, and this year it was no different for our household. Loads of preparation was required, as we would need to account for all our food, fishing tackle and fuel for our week long trip. Our
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Article Shelley Cox 1. Gonarezhou National Park Wild, rugged scenery stretching over an area of an estimated 5,000 square kilometres, Gonarezhou remains one of Zimbabwe’s least visited gems and a haven for a diversity of wildlife. Translating as the “place of many elephants”, Gonarezhou is fast becoming one of Zimbabwe’s conservation success stories and is
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Article: Trish Swales History has been made in Zimbabwe with the birth of our Arabian foals. Conceived through artificial insemination, this is the first time in Zim that the process has resulted in a successful pregnancy done by breeders themselves, within the Arabian breed. We had been inspired to use this method as it is
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My Interlude at Miombo Mews Article Rudo Nhamoinesu Images Miombo Mews After an exhilarating safari adventure in the untamed landscapes of Hwange and Namibia, my journey led me to a hidden gem in the heart of the city of Victoria Falls – Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments, located just 1km from the Victoria Falls rainforest. This
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Article Mike Garden In my latest escapade, I chose to shed the façade of urban opulence and ventured southward to the untamed expanses of Gonarezhou National Park. Nestled in the northern reaches of the park are two distinct tented camps that are run under a Conservation Partnership between the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority
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In the heart of Africa, where the wild thrives and the soul seeks solace, a remarkable journey began. Born in the picturesque landscapes of Nakuru, Kenya, Ian Batchelor was raised amidst the stunning beauty of Africa. At the tender age of five, his family relocated to Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), marking the inception of his passion
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Images: Michael Cunnigham In the remote regions of northern Tanzania, a unique community persists, defying the pervasive sweep of modernity. This elusive community, the Hadzabe tribe, is one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer societies on Earth. The Hadzabe, or Hadza people, as they are sometimes known, offer fascinating insights into the way humanity lived for
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Victoria Falls Safari Lodge’s new look, following the completion of a refurbishment of its rooms and central areas, pays homage to Zimbabwe with its vibrant colours celebrating both the warmth of local hospitality and the Ndebele culture. Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) director Ross Kennedy said the refurbishment, which showcases the work of local artisans, was
