Article: Joanna Craig Nestled along the southern shores of Lake Kariba in northern Zimbabwe, Matusadona National Park is a place of rugged, untamed beauty that beckons the adventurous traveller. Once a renowned stronghold for iconic African wildlife like black rhino and elephant, Matusadona had fallen on hard times in recent decades, ravaged by poaching and […]
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Article Prim Muzah Images Tamuka Nyoni & Rhino Safari Camp Before we arrived, I was sure of a few things. I knew there would be an unfamiliar level of openness with the thatched structure we’d call our rooms. I was aware that the placement of the camp invaded an area that the animals called home.
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By Lydia Smith Having only lived in Zimbabwe for two years Kariba didn’t conjure up the same excitement as it does for my Zimbabwean husband. A man-made lake with a lot of stumps and some game didn’t really excite me as much as the wild Zambezi or the wondrous wildlife sanctuaries in the Savé Valley.
Article by Ashleigh WhaleyHeading off to Lake Kariba for a houseboat trip is always a worthy cause for huge excitement, and this year it was no different for our household. Loads of preparation was required, as we would need to account for all our food, fishing tackle and fuel for our week long trip. Our
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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 and Images- Tamirirashe Mudzingwa Marketing & Quality Assurance Executive- ZimParks Zimparks recently hosted the thrilling “CarTrack 4×4 Expedition” to Matusadona National Park in collaboration with Sahwira Events & Lifestyle. The event, held from March 30 to April 2, marked the fourth instalment of these exhilarating outdoor excursions, following previous adventures in Mana Pools, Chizarira,
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Article and Images Mitch Riley After many months of preparation, meetings and training, it was finally time to begin. The Two Tone Tour was off, across the vast eastern basin towards the Ume River with the golden rising sun at our backs. The calm waters of the Gubu some 10km up the Ume River gave
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When you’re looking for a short escape but want to experience luxury, recharge and refined hospitality, African Sun has the perfect solution. BEST WAYS TO RECHARGE Mental breaks Move your body Eat good food Stay away from electronics Connect with your loved ones Monomotapa Hotel and Holiday Inn, Harare If you’re in Harare and the
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Article Shannon Wilson Images Mickey Wilson and Captain Chuma A houseboat trip on Kariba is a holiday in paradise like no other: waking up to sun kissed waters, listening to the fish eagles cry and feeling the weight of your first catch at the tip of your rod. However, as with most holidays, you have
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Article: Laiton Kandawire Kariba is a destination offering exceptional scenic views, unforgettable sunsets over huge expanses of water and with local wildlife quietly grazing on the shoreline this creates endless photographic opportunities. The construction of the dam in the 1950’s has opened the door for an array of tourist activities to satisfy the preferences of
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