As we journey through the winding roads and rolling meadows of Nyanga, adorned with Msasa trees in vibrant shades of yellow, brown, and green, Jeremy Clarkson’s words resonate with me: “He got to Zimbabwe and he thought, this is going to be my best work, this is going to be my greatest hit.” Zimbabwe’s landscapes […]
Discover Rupurara Valley Lodge: Cresta Hotels’ New Gem in the Eastern Highlands Read More »
African Sun takes pleasure in offering visitors a timeless piece of heritage in a contemporary atmosphere, where each guest feels at ease and their feedback is acknowledged. African Sun has embarked on multi-million dollar renovation projects across its hotels, with a US$2 million refurbishment at the Troutbeck Resort recently completed. Major Macilwaine founded and built
A Whole New Look: African Sun’s Troutbeck Resort Read More »
Article Sarah Todd My first insight into Savé Valley Conservancy’s conservation initiatives began within two minutes of entering their airspace. I was treated to two remarkable sights, both of which I will never forget. Our first sight was an aerial view of the biggest herds of elephants I have ever seen gathered around in a
SAVÉ VALLEY CONSERVANCY; TRUE Safari Experience Read More »
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
OUR HIGHLANDS Getaway Read More »
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
World Tourism Day: Its Genesis and Impact on Zimbabwe Read More »
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
3 kids and a coffee machine. Family of 5 doing over 6000km around Zimbabwe part 2… Read More »
Article Tafadzwa MganoShrouded in mist and steeped in rich history; having silently witnessed hunts, wars and everything in between is Africa’s southern- most tropical rainforest- Chirinda. Mt Selinda or Chirinda Forest Botanical Reserve lies 32km south of Chipinge Town in the beautiful, mountainous Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe and in close proximity to Mozambique. In the
Chirinda Forest, Botanical Reserve Read More »
Article Rufaro KaviyaExhilarated and absolutely terrified. The two most prevalent emotions at the forefront of my mind as I gripped the cable with a dependency for life like no other – this after only taking the first step off of the platform to walk across the highest suspended bridge in the world over the second
On A High In Mutarazi Read More »
Article Kelly Stijkel and Jenni Ferguson Images Kelly Stijkel, Jenni Ferguson and Chris Cragg After an early start, we turn off the Juliasdale-Mutare Road onto the Honde Valley Road winding down into the fertile and lush Honde Valley. There is a constant change of scenery, from the pine trees to subsistence farming of bananas, mangoes,
Article and images: Frankie Kay I have a thing about trees, and this year, the trees have been calling me, all the way from the eastern highlands, 600km from where I live! The Msasa (Brachystegia spiciformis) come into new leaf in the spring (August/ September, here in Zimbabwe.) From bare, twisted branches sprout new leaves:
A Thing about Trees Read More »
