Travel Blog

Long-stay travel appears to be something out of a fairy tale. People have taken to traveling indefinitely as a way of life. But what is it like to travel for an extended period of time?Is it truly that flawless? In this blog, tour operators, African Bush Camps, go over everything you need to know about long-term travel, especially the benefits. ...

We’ve all been captivated by Africa’s allure before, thanks to many cinematic, musical, and literary renderings of this enchanted continent. Have you ever considered channelling Claire Foy’s safari chic in The Queen? It’s time to get away from Netflix and embark on an authentic, African safari journey. Safaris are an exce...

I have to confess, right at the start, that I’m not a dedicated angler – I haven’t the patience, and for me, fishing as a sport doesn’t have the appeal (I’m more a believer in catch only what you eat - i.e. the “hook and cook” principle). Having said that, my other half is keen on tigerfishing, and, with...

It’s November in the Zambezi Valley – the daytime temperatures are soaring, the bush is bare of leaves and parched, the roads are dusty, but, where there is water, the wildlife sightings are spectacular. This is the harshest time of the year both for wild animals and for the people who come to enjoy them. But, if everyone keeps their ...

At the beginning of October, while visiting Victoria Falls to celebrate the 30th Birthday of Ilala Lodge, Wild Zambezi was delighted to be able to sample the tourism experience awaiting future visitors to Ilala’s brand new sister property, The Palm River Hotel. I knew that the location of this new luxury hotel right on the banks of the Zam...

One of the highlights of a recent visit to the Victoria Falls in October 2021 was a delightful, leisurely mid-morning Zambezi River cruise aboard one of the beautiful fleet of Ra-IKane vessels operated by the owners of Ilala Lodge and their brand new Palm River Hotel. I confess to being a somewhat reluctant Zambezi River cruise enthusiast, havin...

There is nothing more wonderful when on safari somewhere in the African bush than to wash away the heat and dust of a busy day by indulging in a glorious warm shower or luxuriating in a deep bubble bath. And when the weather is warm, the chance to bathe under the light of the stars and some flickering candlelight is an exciting and romantic option...

Zambezi Cruise and Safaris newly- completed Crowned Eagle Boutique Hotel is perched elegantly on the top of Camp’s Hill in Kariba. Although not yet officially open for general tourism (due to the COVID-19 situation), this charming colonial style property overlooking Lake Kariba, with panoramic views towards the mountains of the Matus...

In the age of the internet and the smartphone, when people s lives (including those of children) are dominated by a screen and a virtual reality, getting out into the wild and making contact with the real world of Nature is becoming more important than ever in order to maintain some meaningful perspective on life. A family safari (or even just...

The winter months in the Zambezi Valley are beautiful! Between May and August, there are clear skies, mild temperatures, warm sunshine, cozy campfires and stunning starscapes at night. If you are planning a truly romantic engagement in a secret location, a spectacular destination wedding in an awesome wild setting, or the honeymoon getaway...