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 […]
“The air is filled with an aura of mystique, a subtle reminder of the legendary adventures of Dr. David Livingstone and journalist Henry Morton Stanley in the heart of Africa” Article: Rudo Nhamoinesu Images: Stanley and Livingstone Hotel As I stood at the entrance into the grand hallway of the Stanley and Livingstone Hotel, I
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Article: Rudo Nhamoinesu Images: Daka Plains Camp As we entered the park, and approached the camp, my eyes drank in the sight of the remote north-western region of Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest reserve, where Daka Plains Camp resides. A brief 40-minute safari transfer from Robin’s airstrip leads you to this unique destination. Nestled atop
Article and Images Philip Weiss (environmental author, producer and education consultant) Africa has become a huge dumping ground for second-hand clothes from Western countries. Such fabrics containing artificial fibres eventually end up in landfill. Mutare brings in bales of clothes from Mozambique for a small cost. These second-hand clothing imports disintegrate over time and microfibres
A Horn of Hope: World Rhino Day and Conservation Efforts in Southern Africa In the bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to forget the wonders of the natural world that quietly persist, often against steep odds. One such wonder is the rhinoceros, a magnificent creature that, despite its size and strength, finds itself precariously
Article and Images Dani Ludick The world of sheepdogs. Can you believe it, that’s actually a thing! On the 14th of September, Zimbabwe for the first time, competed in the World Sheepdog Trails at Gill Hall Estate, Dromore, Northern Ireland. The two proud competitors, Jenny Ludick and Rose Van de Ruit along with their dogs
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World Tourism Day, celebrated annually on 27th September, is a momentous occasion to recognise the enormous potential of tourism to foster understanding, promote cultural exchange, and contribute to economic growth. This day, established by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in 1980, commemorates the adoption of the UNWTO Statutes back in 1970, a pivotal
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Article: Rudo Nhamoinesu “What a large herd of elephants and so many calves, I really don’t mind this roadblock!” We were brought to a halt by these magnificent creatures on our journey to Wilderness Davisons camp from the airstrip, my guide echoed my sentiments and excitement. Observing my delight, and once the “mothers” had kindly
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By Mornette Scott-Riddell It was during a short camping holiday with our daughter in Victoria Falls in August 2016 that we discovered a lifestyle that demanded closer inspection. Besides the obvious main attraction of the magnificent Falls itself and the vast expanse of African bush which surrounded it, we noticed a permanent holiday atmosphere which
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Article: Cath Conradie Images: Lance Conradie In the last Nzira edition you journeyed with us, a family with three kids aged 8, 6 and 2, as we evaded a lurking lion in Mana, had heaps of family fun in Kariba, explored the giant fig trees of the Vumba, and walked with a pangolin in the
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