Travel Blog

The rains came early to Mana Pools this year. By the time we set out to spend 3 nights at Kavinga Safari Camp in the south of this beautiful Park in mid-November, more than 150mms had been recorded in the area. “I’m afraid all the animals have gone with the rain” said Leah, our host. “We had the lions all over the pla...

On the agenda for our 11-day Zimbabwe safari with Zambezi Cruise Safaris, was a visit to the Victoria Falls, a full-day safari in Hwange National Park, crossing the 220 km –long Lake Kariba in the luxury cruise-boat Umbozha, visiting Mana Pools National Park and an entire day discovering Pamuzinda Safari Lodge and surroundings near Harare. ...

The secluded area around the beautiful Changa Safari Camp in the Matusadona National Park on Lake Kariba s southern shore, area is rich in history. Every tree, bush and animal has its own tale to tell. The story that underlines each of these tales is that of the legendary, Rupert Fothergill, (pictured) famed for spearheading the renowned &ldq...

Eddie Mudzimu from Wilderness Safaris, who is based at Ruckomechi Camp writes about the changing seasons in Mana Pools National Park:- From one season to the next in Mana Pools, changes arrive, not only affecting the weather, the landscape and the general feel of the area – but also the quality and the quantity of game on offer. ...

As a result of feedback received by Wild Zambezi from visitors who have enjoyed camping in Mana Pools National Park, here are some important pointers to remember if you are planning a stay there. (Info updated Sept 2018) 1. PRIOR BOOKING IS A MUST: It is essential to pre-book accommodation and camping with the ZimParks HQ Booking Office ...

Planning a safari can sometimes be a daunting task- international flights, connections, transfers and travel times can be overwhelming. With new routes opening up and top airlines flying to more destinations and increasing the frequency of their flights to Southern Africa’s major travel hubs, there are so many options to choose from. Afri...

Wild Zambezi is delighted to share this informative Guest Blog from Changa Safari Camp, about the delicious bream and tilapia to be caught while fishing off shore of the camp in Lake Kariba. The chef at Changa will even serve up the fruits of your labours as a tasty bar-snack or delicious, fresh-cooked meal! Lake Kariba is certainly one of A...

If you are visiting Southern Africa, particularly if you are intending to go on safari in some of the more remote destinations like the Zambezi Valley, you may be concerned about standards of health care and emergency services available to assist in the event of seriously illness or injury. Zimbabwe is still fortunate to have one of the most ef...

It is early March and an average start to the day for the Anti-Poaching scouts at the Bumi Hills Anti-Poaching Unit (BHAPU) as they head out before sunrise for our daily deployment. The rainy season has been good to us this year and as we bump along the muddy, broken-down stretch of road, rain drops continuously beating down on our backs and a...

Tourism to Lake Kariba has had its ups and downs since Zimbabwe s vast inland sea was created on the Zambezi River in the late 1950s. After a mushrooming of lakeside fishing and safari lodges in the 1980s and 1990s, economic challenges in Zimbabwe since 2000 have seen many of these closing or struggling to attract business. Spurwing Islan...