EU Tourism & Trade Council delegation says Zimbabwe's the BEST!
3 June 2014
Wild Zambezi.com
A delegation of high ranking members of a European Council on Tourism and Trade, led by their president, Professor Anthon Caragea, visited Zimbabwe to present the country with two major awards:-
WORLD BEST TOURIST DESTINATION FOR 2014 and
FAVORITE CULTURAL DESTINATION FOR 2014
Previous winners of the destination awards were Turke...
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Wild Zambezi meets the travel trade in South Africa
19 May 2014
by Wild Zambezi.com
Wild Zambezi visited South Africa in early May to attend two important international travel shows and to showcase our Zambezi area to the world.
Since 2009, Wild Zambezi has exhibited at Indaba the annual travel show in Durban, attended by travel professionals from all over the world. This year, our stand at Indaba (see above...
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Victoria Falls tops the list of World's 10 greatest Wonders
27 March 2014
by Wild Zambezi.com via Mail Online
The Victoria Falls have been named at the top of a list of the World s 10 greatest Wonders, in an article in the UK s Daily Mail Travel Online!
The list has been chosen by experts from a new book by Lonely Planet which reveals the top 50 must-see world wonders.
Victoria Falls heads up the list which includes Ireland s Giant s Causeway, Hawa...
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Kariba Dam Wall is stable says Zambezi River Authority
24 March 2014
by WildZambezi.com via the Zambezi River Authority
Following recent reports in the media raising concerns about the safety of the Kariba Dam Wall, The Zambezi River Authority, (the joint Zambian and Zimbabwean corporation, responsible for operating and maintaining the dam) issued the statement below on 20th March 2014, appealing for calm and reassuring the public that the dam wall is stable.
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ZimParks fees 2014
24 January 2014
by WildZambezi.com via ZimParks
The Zimbabwe's Parks and Wildlife Authority has issued its charges for wildlife-based tourism operations in 2014. We summarise those relevant to The Zambezi Valley (including Victoria Falls and Lake Kariba) as follows: QUERIESAny queries or clarification regarding ZimParks fees can be addressed to tchipato@zimparks.co.zw or cmushunje@zimparks.co.z...
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Zimbabwe among Top 2014 Destinations - says UK Financial Times!
17 January 2014
by WildZambezi.com
Zimbabwe has been named as a Top 2014 Destination in the Travel Section of the UK Financial Times!
Chosen by travel industry leaders, the list of these top destinations reads as follows:-
Iran
Patagonia
Japan
Vietnam
Mongolia
Zimbabwe
S dermalm, Stockholm, Sweden
Mana Pools (above) and Hwange National Parks are singled...
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Zimbabwe shines in '25 Best Safari Guides' list
10 December 2013
by WildZambezi.com from Conde Nast Traveller
Zimbabwe has always been well known for the exceptionally high standards of its safari guiding. Aspiring guides have to undergo years of rigorous theoretical and practical training in order to meet the exacting requirements necessary to guide visitors in the country s wildlife and safari areas.
This excellence is aptly reflected in a ...
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Vic Falls listed in Top 10 travel regions for 2014!
5 November 2013
by WildZambezi.com
Lonely Planet is advertising its Best in Travel 2014 as inspiration for travels in 2014.
It names 10 regions of the world that have captivated its travel experts with their natural beauty and cultural riches. Victoria Falls sits at No 6 on the list!
Here they are:
1. Sikkim, India
2. The Kimberley, Australia
3. Yorkshire, En...
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Wild Zambezi welcomes the UNWTO!
24 August 2013
by WildZambezi.com
Hotels, conference venues and safari lodges along the Zambezi River at Victoria Falls and Livingstone are filled to capacity as the two resort towns welcome hundreds of international delegates to the biggest event on the international tourism calendar - the 20th General Assembly of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).
Th...
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New Zimbabwe Tourism Map
26 July 2013
by Wild Zambezi.com
This brand new tourism map of Zimbabwe has been developed as a public/private tourism sector initiative in preparation for the upcoming UNWTO Congress in Victoria Falls at the end of August 2013.
It is available via the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Publicity Associations, lodges and tourism operators throughout the country.
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