Heading to the bush to learn about oneself - a trip to Chirundu with Zambezi Valley Safaris
8 July 2019
Mana Brightman - Off 2 Africa
In early July, I snuck away from Harare’s hum of belching generators and the endless lines of desperate fuel queues to a much-needed breathe of fresh air at Zambezi Valley Safaris Chirundu Safari Lodge and Tamarind Tented Camp.
It’s funny how as soon as you settled down for a road-trip with a good book in hand and gaze out of ...
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Kariba to Bumi - The Perfect Glide
27 May 2019
Wild Zambezi
So imagine this….
Two veteran glider pilots take off from Harare heading to Kariba in the crisp early morning of 17th May 2019 in a beautiful, white, long-winged Lambada motor-glider.
The owner of this magnificent aircraft is about to achieve a life-long dream.
Peter Wienand, (right) wants to glide right across Lake Ka...
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Taking the Kids on Safari
27 April 2019
Emma Dawes, Off2Africa
Taking the kids on safari can be daunting for some parents, but it really doesn’t have to be!
At Off2Africa, we’ve come up with a few pointers to keep in mind when travelling with kids of all ages, as we wouldn’t want you to travel all the way over only to feel unequipped and overwhelmed in the bush.
What to think about?
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The Villa under the Baobab
25 April 2019
Sally Wynn, Wild Zambezi
If you’re visiting Victoria Falls with family or close friends, and, like me, you prefer the flexibility of private accommodation to a hotel environment, then here’s a place that you won’t be able to resist.
The Vic Falls Villa is well… possibly more of a large house than a villa – but here’s the thing&hell...
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Imbabala Lodge - a Zambezi "hidden gem"
7 April 2019
Sally Wynn, Wild Zambezi
I had previously visited the lovely Imbabala Lodge briefly in February 2013 (without overnighting) and had VERY favourable impressions. I was therefore delighted to find this delightful safari lodge little changed in the intervening 6 years, apart from some soft-furnishing modernisation of the interiors, and the addition of the spa and the more ex...
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Making the most of taking photographs at Mana Pools
25 March 2019
Brian Petit for Zambezi Cruise & Safaris
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a National Park, Mana Pools is rightly famed for its wildlife populations. The photographability of its wildlife is subject to a number of factors. Some you can control to some degree or other. Others you are stuck with and have to make the most of, or circumvent, as the case may be.
A lone Elephant bul...
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The Fisherman's Debate
19 March 2019
Changa Safari Camp
To use a sinker or a float, to wear sunscreen or not, to dhoba dhoba ( the colloquial Shona term for “drop shotting” or fishing basically straight down under the boat) or not – these are just a few of the many questions’ fishermen asks themselves when fishing on Lake Kariba.
When it comes to fishing types, there ar...
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Cruising in Paradise on Lake Kariba: the perfect holiday
4 March 2019
Wild Zambezi
Picture the scene: you are relaxing on the deck of one of Lake Kariba s sleep-aboard safari cruiseboats with a drink in hand and not a care in the world. A golden sun sinks below the horizon of silken water, the massive sky grows crimson, cormorants settle in the black silhouettes of the trees. The air is warm. A fish-eagle s haunting cry pierc...
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11 Reasons to Book a Stay on Chundu Island
3 March 2019
Chundu Island
1. A bit of beach, a bit of bush
Those looking to enjoy an African adventure holiday that incorporates both beach and bush vibes will be in their element on Chundu Island. Step out of your river suite and onto a fine white-sand beach, or cross the Zambezi River with a canoe and discover the vast Zambezi National Park. Chundu Island, as a holiday ...
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States of Mind
3 March 2019
Lizzie Williams for Travel Africa
Having travelled extensively for more than 25 years in 21 African countries, guide book author Lizzie Williams has enjoyed a full range of experiences. Above all, she’s learnt some secrets for getting the best out of Africa, and they’re largely a question of attitude. Here’s her advice to help you prepare for your next safari.
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