Article: Shelley Cox Images: National Park Rescue “The human soul is hungry for beauty; we seek it everywhere – in landscapes, amidst wildlife, in companionship and in ourselves. When we experience the beautiful, there is a sense of homecoming.” – John O’Donohue As Zimbabwe’s third largest National Park, Chizarira is probably the least known, and […]
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by Adam Garden We had just pulled over to sign out of The Hide’s conservancy, when our stopped engine allowed us a chance to hear the sounds of the bush. We had spent our short drive from the camp identifying some of the 400 species of birds that called Hwange home. In our silence, the
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Mention polo and one immediately thinks of royalty, champagne, horses and the international jet-setter lifestyles. Most people would not associate Zimbabwe or the little town of Ruwa with “The Sport of Kings” nor would they imagine a spectacle of horsemanship and glitz and glamour. The Carrick Ambassador’s Cup has gone a long way to changing
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by Adam Garden Pulling into The Kingdom Hotel always puts a smile on your face as you are greeted by a host of men dressed in Ndebele tribal attire, amabhetshu. The warmth in which they greet any visitor to the hotel makes one feel like a king returning to his castle and the stunning architecture,
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WORDS SARAH LANGERMAN BEYOND THE BEAUTIFUL AND VIBRANT VICTORIA FALLS TOWN, AWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF TOURIST CROWDS LIES ELEPHANT CAMP A LUXURY tented affair nestled in the Victoria Falls National Park, it is close enough to visit the attractions of the town during the day, and yet return to the serenity that
Richard Maasdorp fills us in on the happenings of Mana Pools NationalPark Mana Pools – A landscape of extraordinary scenic beauty, sheltered by rugged escarpment mountains, and overlooking the peaceful lazy meandering waters of the Zambezi River. Ask anyone who knows the place well, and they will sing a song of a special place, of a
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by Sally Wynn-Pitman At 6.30 on 17th May 2019, two light aircraft took off from Harare into the crisp morning light, on a mission that had been 20 years in the planning. They headed for Kariba. Peter Wienand (right) was behind the controls of his sleek, white Lambada motor-glider, with Dick Pitman (left), his co-pilot
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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
