Article: Rudo Nhamoinesu | Pictures: Machaba Safaris & Tamuka Nyoni Walking through the Acacia forests close to camp, our armed guide James ahead of us, quiet. James had promised us a sighting of a lifetime, one we had been hoping for since our arrival. Our feet followed gently behind, almost afraid to make a sound, […]
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Article by Rudo Nhamoinesu |Images Tamuka Nyoni & Machaba Safaris Being avid travellers means that sometimes we think we have seen it all, but the Zimbabwean bush always has a way of surprising us! On a recent trip to Mana Pools, we experienced this surprise through the Machaba Safaris camps that offered a varied perspective
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Article and images | Hannah Rothwell If you’re not already aware, Mana Pools is named after the four permanent pools nestled into the beautiful, untamed landscape of the national park. These four pools are called Long Pool, Green Pool, Chine Pool, and Chisasiko Pool, and together they form the beating heart of Mana Pools. I
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Article | Rudo Nhamoinesu Images | Wilderness Safaris & Rudo Nhamoinesu There is something special about stepping away from our fast-paced city lives and embarking on a more remote and adventurous experience, for us this was through the gates of Mana Pools towards our final destination Chikwenya Camp, located on the Eastern Border of the
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A Horn of Hope: World Rhino Day and Conservation Efforts in Southern Africa In the bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to forget the wonders of the natural world that quietly persist, often against steep odds. One such wonder is the rhinoceros, a magnificent creature that, despite its size and strength, finds itself precariously
Images IFAW Every year on August 12th, wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists around the world come together to celebrate World Elephant Day. This special day serves as a global platform to raise awareness of the importance of elephant conservation, highlighting the challenges they face, and promoting their protection. Established in 2012, its aim is to shed
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Images John Smith In the realm of majestic creatures, few capture the imagination quite like the lion. With its regal presence and awe-inspiring roar, the lion has long been revered as the king of the animal kingdom. It is only fitting, then, that we dedicate a day to celebrate and raise awareness about these magnificent
Article and images – Cath Conradie After years of covetously watching over-landers on YouTube, in November 2022 we suddenly found ourselves between jobs and with a couple of weeks spare to do some travelling of our own. It was the perfect chance to show our children, aged 8, 6 and 2, around our beautiful country
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Article and Images: Shelley Cox As our aircraft gently touches down on the dusty airstrip and we disembark, the October heat of the Zambezi Valley hits us and droplets of perspiration start to form on our heads and arms. A friendly smiling face rushes up to greet us and welcomes us to Greater Mana Expeditions
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Article by Piet de Klerk Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is situated in the north of Zimbabwe on the mighty Zambezi River. It is an exceptionally scenic park with the famous apple-ring acacia trees dotted along the floodplains, which are a major attraction in the drier seasons when the pods fall
