Article: Tony Wood and Tisha Greyling The enigmatic African Pitta can be very difficult to find. Way back, after two abortive trips to Masoka Camp in December 2012 and January 2013, my client John, decided to return in December 2013 with friends, Andre and Pieter, so it was a very full Land Cruiser that made […]
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Article and Images by Debbie Swales Having left Harare at 7am, we embarked on a journey that would be good for the mind, body and soul. It would take us through parts of Zimbabwe so rarely seen and shamefully, some had never ever seen before. Our first port of call, just two hours South of
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Article and Images by Mike Garden I have spent many a night at the Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls: Sometimes it was just for a weekend away from the big city; on others to attend a week long, work related conference. The most enjoyable times were, however, when we came up to play golf
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Article and Images by Lesanne Dunlop Hidden Rocks, nestled amongst Msasa trees on the side of a beautiful granite rock face, could also be called ‘Hidden Gem’. A unique location, spectacular vistas and the fact that one cannot help but connect with nature while there, makes this an enchanting escape. The short drive from Harare
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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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HI All It is common practice worldwide for those in the travel industry to be invited, by the hospitality sector, to go on a joint “Familiarisation”trip (“Famil”) staying over in a variety of destinations during the green / off season. Bayete Lodge in Vic Falls organised one such tripthis week starting immediately after the completion
Hi All Thoughts of a trip to Nyanga have always brought back images of cooler weather and of sitting around a blazing fireplace with the sound of pine cones crackling in the background. Those of you that have travelled to our wonderful Eastern Highlands will know, all too well, how many cottages are located up
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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When our 3 kids were young, Mr and Mrs Mike G used every available opportunity to show our brood as much of Zimbabwe as we could. The budget for these sojourns was never very high so “Garden(s) Junior” were not introduced to any 5 star price culture. They were, instead, taken camping at Mana Pools;
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