Travel Blog

We seldom think much about the many men and women whose lives are intricately woven with the protection of wildlife and wildernesses we all so enjoy. This is particularly true of the vast wild places that straddle the Zambezi along most of its almost 3000km course. These areas are vast – millions of square kilometres kind of vast, and no sing...

The fragrance of straw-dry grass, damp from the early morning dew, wafted to mingle with the tendrils of mist rising from the river. High in the dead mopani tree above me, the first rays of sunlight caught the rufus coat of a weary, cold male baboon as he stared slow-blinking down at me and my camera. The night of horrors for the troop was finally ...

We all love being out in the wild but it’s got to be said… the Tsetse fly can certainly affect our enjoyment, particularly in the hotter months when they’re more abundant. Tsetse flies look a bit like a horse fly and, with their serrated two-part mouths, can deliver a nasty bite that tends to leave an itchy welt. However, the...

The Zambezi is, and has always been a special place for me. Some of my earliest childhood memories are woven into the ancient river as it meanders its way through Africa. Pondering the Zambezi’s inexorable draw in my life, I once wrote “I cannot conjure enough superlatives to describe it, or the influence this mighty river has had throu...

If you’re planning a holiday to Victoria Falls and are wondering which time of year is best for a visit, this post is for you! RAINY SEASON VS DRY SEASON Here in the Southern Hemisphere, our seasons look somewhat different to those in the north. Victoria Falls is mild to hot throughout the year, seldom becoming very chilly, so we ...

Victoria Falls River Lodge’s Malachite Luxury Tented Suites are positioned about 2.5km (1.5 miles) downstream from Victoria Falls River Lodge’s Main Lodge and approximately 4.5km (2.8 miles) from the legendary Victoria Falls. Opened in June last year, the exclusive Malachite Luxury Tented Suites have prime and uninterrupted views ov...

November-December in Mana Pools is out of the mainstream Safari Season for a good reason. It’s an unpredictable time of the year. It’s the start of the rains and large parts of the Park can either be flooded out - with any vehicle access along the dirt roads extremely difficult - or dry and dusty as all forms of life wait desperately ...

We were lucky enough to visit Rhino Safari Camp at the perfect time of year for weather as it was not too cold or too hot, being the beginning of September, and the experience was incredible. Nestling amongst shady trees on the Matusadona National Park shoreline of Lake Kariba, what this area has in profusion is elephants! Sad...

September is the most popular month for a safari in Mana Pools, and indeed throughout the Zambezi’s wild areas. This is mainly because the leaf-fall at the end of winter allows for the best visibility for wildlife viewing, and as the dry, hot season gets underway, animals are forced to concentrate at scarce water sources. So naturally, thes...

Looking for a family holiday that will be etched into the memory banks of your children? Victoria Falls River Lodge is the perfect get-away for families wanting to explore the beauty of Victoria Falls and the Zambezi National Park. The accommodation options at the lodge offer the ultimate in relaxation and luxury for parents, combined with loads...