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THE BEST TIME TO VISIT VICTORIA FALLS 26 February 2024 The Palm River Hotel No comments yet

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 ...

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MALACHITE LUXURY TENTED SUITES - The inspiration behind their creation 1 February 2024 Victoria Falls River Lodge (Zambezi Crescent) No comments yet

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...

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Mhara River Bush Camp - a gem for bush lovers and birders 17 December 2023 Sally Wynn, Wild Zambezi No comments yet

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 ...

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Rhino Safari Camp - a very special kind of authentic African wildlife experience. 1 November 2023 Elizabeth ffrench-Constant No comments yet

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...

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Kavinga Safari Camp – a private paradise at the height of the safari season 16 October 2023 Sally Wynn, Wild Zambezi No comments yet

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...

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Family Fun at Victoria Falls River Lodge 20 August 2023 Victoria Falls River Lodge (Zambezi Crescent) No comments yet

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...

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Curated wildlife experiences at Victoria Falls 11 July 2023 Victoria Falls River Lodge (Zambezi Crescent) No comments yet

Apart from the magnificence of the Victoria Falls themselves, there is incredible natural beauty to be experienced in areas adjacent to the upper reaches of the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe. The Zambezi National Park extends upstream from the Falls and provides wonderful game-viewing, guided walking, fishing and birdwatching opportunities. ...

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Cutty Sark – a modern and practical redesign of an old Kariba favourite 28 May 2023 Wild Zambezi No comments yet

If you’re looking to get away for a few days of warmth in Kariba town, or somewhere affordable, comfortable and easy to stay for a night before embarking on a houseboat cruise on the lake, we can highly recommend the new Cutty Sark Lodge with its self-catering accommodation units and flexible catering arrangements. Set right on the lak...

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Rhino Safari Camp refurbishes and upgrades 27 May 2023 Wild Zambezi No comments yet

Rhino Safari Camp, an intimate, traditional bushcamp nestled within dense “jesse” bushveld along the shoreline of Lake Kariba at the north-western end of the Matusadona National Park, has been undergoing some changes, refurbishments and upgrades. These have been carefully undertaken to preserve the exceptional and unique bush experienc...

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TAFIKA-ZAMBEZI - A little piece of Paradise on the Lower Zambezi 22 April 2023 Tess Arkwright No comments yet

We have just spent the most glorious twelve days in a little piece of paradise on the lower Zambezi River in Zimbabwe, where Andrew and Heidi Dawson, are doing a major re-vamp of their beautiful fishing camp - Tafika Zambezi. Tafika is not a new name on the Lower Zambezi, and has a great reputation, for fun fishing times. Andrew and Heid...

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