1) A mobile safari is often an affordable safari. Mobile Safaris are generally less expensive than permanent camps. Despite this, they boast a string of other advantages, which can make them a preferable option for many travellers. A lower cost per night can mean longer spent on safari, an advantage that cannot be overstated. 2) Your fo...

Read the latest tourism news from the Zambezi s wild areas, in Wild Zambezi s e-newsletter for January 2019 at this link:- WILD ZAMBEZI NEWS - JANUARY 2019 FEATURING IN NEWS JANUARY 2019:- What s it really like in Zimbabwe right now? High-end luxury safaris: Zimbabwe s bold entry TRAVEL REVIEWS LAKE KARIBA Kariba Safari Lod...

The little town of Kariba nestles against hills flanking the famous gorge where the waters of the Zambezi River were captured in the late 1950s, forming the biggest man-made lake in the world (at the time). It s a beautiful location - with spectacular views over Zimbabwe s inland sea , and all the tourism potential of a Zimbabwean Riviera . ...

Sir David Attenborough s latest BBC Dynasties series released in December 2018 is captivating audiences all over the world. None more so than the episode featuring the painted wolves in Mana Pools National Park. The beautifully-filmed story of Blacktip and “Tammy” and their packs filmed right here on location along the Za...

Victoria Falls has 17 unsung heroes, who risk their lives daily, often in the searing heat and without adequate resources, patrolling the bush to protect the region’s precious wildlife and trees. The Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU), which celebrated its 20th anniversary this month, has had a major impact – each year, ...

Imvelo Safari Lodges, who own and operate Gorges Lodge (and Little Gorges), Zambezi Sands River Camp and a group of properties in Hwange National Park, have some heart-warming stories to share about some of their talented employees, who have grabbed every opportunity given to them and have really succeeded! The smiles on the faces of our staff ...

Anyone with half an eye on the news will know the political and economic situation in Zimbabwe is unsettled. If you are thinking about visiting Zimbabwe soon, or have a trip planned, you may be wondering whether it is safe to travel and how your travel experience might be affected. In these situations we always advocate seeking local input and advi...

The Matusadona Anti-Poaching Project (MAPP), works with partner conservation organisations and tourism operators, to provide logistical support to ZimParks in their efforts to contain illegal poaching activities and to protect fish and wildlife resources in and around the Matusadona National Park. Here is a summary of their extremely successful...

Luke Brown of Vayeni, acknowledges Zimbabwe’s bold entry into the high-end luxury safari arena in southern Africa. He further discusses whether it has the staying power to sustain its new position and indeed grow its offering in this very rewarding yet competitive tourism genre. THE BACKGROUND Until now, Zimbabwe has been known in t...

It s the end of yet another year and the beginning of a new one and the cycle of life in the Zambezi Valley s wild areas goes round once again. The rainy season brings a refreshing regeneration. The vegetation becomes thick and green and juicy grasses sprout from where there was previously bare earth. Suddenly there is an abundance of fo...