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If you are planning a truly romantic and special destination wedding in an awesome wild setting like the Zambezi Valley, the dry winter months between May and August are really the BEST time to do it! There are clear skies, mild temperatures, warm sunshine, cozy campfires and stunning starscapes at night. And there are some wonderful venues to...

According to UN Tourism, Africa saw a significant uptick in tourism in 2024, with approximately 74 million visitors gracing its shores. The recovery of global destinations, coupled with the resurgence of Asia-Pacific markets, is helping fuel the African tourism sector. If economic stability holds, and without geopolitical conflicts or high inf...

While most travellers who think of visiting Africa imagine the dry season - clear skies, crisp evenings, and adventurous game drives - there is another time to experience the magic -the Green Season. From November to March, the rains bring the African bush to life in the most extraordinary way. Widely described by locals as the “Rainy ...

Camp Mana, located on the banks of the Zambezi River in Mana Pools National Park is one of several seasonal safari camps specifically designated by the ZimParks Authority as tourism facilities with a low-impact environmental footprint. Seasonal not only means that the camp operates solely during the safari season (during the southern hemis...

Why tour operators need to market themselves – not just the destination An industry colleague once asked me a question that struck a nerve: “How do we become the anchor of the story rather than just a footnote?” If you’re a tour operator, you’ve likely wrestled with this too. You sponsor journalists, arrange inf...

This article is extracted from a Blog by Vicky Unwin (Vickygoestravelling) written in October 2024, after her 10th visit to Stretch Ferriera Safaris Goliath Camp in Mana Pools! You can read the original, full blog HERE. I’ve now been to Stretch Ferriera s Goliath Camp ten times, and the blogs get repetitive! So I’m breaking th...

Here s an update at the start of the 2025 safari season from the Edwards family and their team who run the delightful and long-established 16-bed Musango Safari Camp on Lake Kariba. As Africa turns its cheek towards the sun, the lake, the haze, the silhouettes and the wide open skies provide a blank canvas for a magnificent light show that we h...

In this blog we feature the Small Tented Safari options in Mana Pools National Park shown on the map below. The fully catered options are safari camps which provided tented accommodation (for a range of budgets) and are limited to 16 guests (or less). The self-catering options provide basic camping facilities for self-drive visitors. The links b...

Most people would feel a little grumpy if their office did not have a roof or even a door, but this suits Johannes Munkuli perfectly because he considers the vast protected areas of northern Zimbabwe as his “office” – no walls needed. Having grown up in Hwange National Park and surrounding areas, with wild animals forming an ev...

If you’re looking for a unique and unforgettable safari experience, visiting Kavinga Safari Camp in the greener months offers an exciting opportunity to witness the wilderness in its most vibrant form. Typically stretching from November to the end of April, the green season (also known as the rainy season) is often overlooked by safari-goe...