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Nantwich Lodge: Zimbabwe’s Historic Gem, Celebrating its 60 years

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Article – Rudo Nhamoinesu, NZiRA Magazine Images – Hideaways Group & Rudo Nhamoinesu Historical and cultural heritage has over the years contributed immensely towards tourism and cultural upliftment. The existence of a strong relationship between history and tourism brings with it a sense of natural inquisitiveness and interest among locals and tourists to an area. […]

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528 I Victoria Falls

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Article Rudo Nhamoinesu, Nzira Magazine | Images Rudo Nhamoinesu, 585 Victoria Falls As a frequent traveller, I have come to appreciate the trips characterised by warm hospitality, personal touch, and great attention to detail; aspects that create the ultimate guest experience worldwide. In Zimbabwe, we are fortunate to have establishments that do this just

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Introducing the Wallow Lodge

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Article Jessica White| Images Wild Horizons VICTORIA FALLS IS TRAVEL READY In the wake of the pandemic, tourism in Victoria Falls plummeted as lockdowns brought travel to a halt. The Wallow was a few months away from opening when borders around the world began closing. The pandemic once seemed like a never-ending journey, but today,

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Pioneers: New Kid On The Block!

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Article Suzanne Elliot-Smith Images Pioneers Victoria Falls Victoria Falls is home to a majestic waterfall, incredible wildlife, tasty cuisine, a variety of activities, and now – the newest feather in her cap – a truly magical lodge that goes by the name Pioneers. This custom-built, owner-run lodge is found in a quiet suburb, a short

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Eco Tourism: The Modern Trend: Our Elephant’s Eye Encounter

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Article NZiRA Travel Zimbabwe | Images Elephant’s Eye Hwange Tourism is moving in a more sustainable and eco-friendly direction to minimise the harmful impact of waste on the environment and facilitating community development. We had the pleasure of visiting one such Ecotourism facility- Elephant’s Eye, Hwange under the Hideaways Group. This bespoke ecolodge embraces the

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MBANO MANOR HOTEL: The New Elephant In Town

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Article NZiRA Travel Zimbabwe| Images Mbano Manor Hotel With Victoria Falls being accorded its city status in 2020, it is exciting to see several new developments emerge in the city that is very close to our hearts. One notable development we had the pleasure of visiting is Mbano Manor hotel, a five-star luxury boutique hotel

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Deteema SpringsCamp: Comfort, Luxury & Views

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Article Mike Garden | Images Deteema & Mike Garden An opportunity to explore the wild is always a pleasure! Zimbabwe is home to a wonderful selection of national parks that are truly its assets. They provide a great escape from city life and allow you to discover the copious quantities of African wildlife. Among these,

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Hiding out in Hwange

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Article Adam Garden | Images The Hide & 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

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Shongwe Lookout: Tranquillity in the bustling town

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Article Adam Garden | Images Shongwe Lookout As I stepped out of my short taxi trip to Shongwe Lookout, all I could think of was how I was about to be received considering I was over 3 hours early. It was December and I was half expecting to be sent back out to town into

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N1 Hotel

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Article Rufaro Kaviya | Images Nesbitt Hospitality Group Owned and managed by the Nesbitt Hospitality Group, the N1 Hotels offer the best of clean, affordable accommodation. While not a holiday resort, they provide everything you need with impeccable service and a welcoming smile characteristic to Zimbabwe. The N1 Hotel Bulawayo, bought as a block of

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