Travel Blog

A recent photo shoot at The Elephant Camp inspired us to share the beauty of Green Season with you. We invite you to enjoy the photo journey with us. At this time of year a breathtaking volume of water flows over the Victoria Falls and clouds of spray rise hundreds of metres above. It is now that the reason behind its local name of ‘...

Having spent a goodly part of the past 40 years in the Zimbabwean “bush”, living out of the back of my 4x4, I’m not exactly a typical “international” safari camp guest. I tend to judge such camps by rather different yardsticks than does the first-time safari client from the suburbs of Washington or London. Als...

If you re the kind of person who shies away from large hotels and likes the simple things in life, then I ve got a little secret to whisper in your ear.... If you are lucky enough to get to visit Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe s hugely underrated inland sea with a tropical climate, and need somewhere to stay for a night before embarking on a water-based...

Wild Zambezi is delighted to be able to showcase some of the first images of the Victoria Falls Safari Club s recently-opened new living areas. The renovations at the Safari Club have doubled the size of its existing deck, increased the lounge space, and created a new 5-star restaurant, with a dedicated kitchen and store rooms. A new swimming...

Immerse yourself in a game drive around the Ruckomechi Camp Concession with Wilderness Safaris camp manager Edmond Mudzimu as he paints a vivid mental picture of this wild and beautiful area… Lying between the Nyakasanga River mouth to the west, and stretching just beyond the Ruckomechi River to the east, lies Wilderness Safaris&rs...

River God Adventures are gearing up for April 2018, when they start their new season of pontoon sleeper-boat safaris exploring the Zambezi River between Chirundu and Kanyemba . This Travel Blog lists their top 5 most favourite things about their trips last year:- 1. WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS It goes without saying that the Lower Zambez...

Here s a great opportunity to make a real difference directly to lives of the rangers on the ground protecting the planet s natural resources. The Bumi Hills Foundation is appealing to individuals and corporates to Adopt a Ranger to help their anti-poaching rangers fight on the front line in the war on poaching every single day. For ...

Birding is FANTASTIC in the Zambezi Valley at all times of the year, but especially during the summer rainy Green Season months of December to April. Many of the more unusual summer migrant species are present and breeding during the rains, when there is an abundant supply of insect and other food available for them. Areas like Man...

If you re a thrill-seeking visitor to Victoria Falls (or any of Zimbabwe s remote wild areas), and are keen to experience the adrenalin-pumping adventures that are on offer, it might be comforting to know that there is a team of top-quality, highly trained paramedics on hand to rescue you, in case of emergency. ACE Air and Ambulance offer ...

Imvelo Safari Lodges, who operate Gorges Lodge and Zambezi Sands River Camp in the Victoria Falls area, as well as four safari properties in Hwange National Park, facilitate incredibly valuable community and conservation projects which benefit people and wildlife in the areas in which they operate. The company works with local, regional and ...