Travel Blog

Across the vast continent of Africa there are a handful of places whose names evoke an almost spiritual awe and a deep desire to visit. Think of Kilimanjaro, Kgalagadi, Okavango, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Ruwenzori . . . and Mana Pools, perhaps less known but every bit as deserving! Steve Bolnick discussing an interesting biofact - the remains ...

In 2019 approximately 1 million people from all over the world made a pilgrimage to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The majority of them seriously regret spending only 2 nights. They were unfortunately sold it as an ‘add-on’ to another destination. What is the main attraction? The industry knows that the prime reason people flock to...

We have been visiting Mana Pools National Park as a family for more years than I’d like to admit, but mostly at the budget level, with our own vehicles and camping kit, pitching our tents in a shady spot in one of the delightfully scenic Exclusive Camps with an exquisite view of the Zambezi, but with very basic (sometimes non-existent) facili...

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...