MAPP 2018 - Report on activities, achievements and challenges
17 January 2019
The Matusadona Anti-Poaching Project
The Matusadona Anti-Poaching Project (MAPP), works with partner conservation organisations and tourism operators, to provide logistical support to ZimParks in their efforts to contain illegal poaching activities and to protect fish and wildlife resources in and around the Matusadona National Park.
Here is a summary of their extremely successful...
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Zimbabwe's bold entry into the high-end luxury safari arena in Southern Africa
15 January 2019
Luke Brown, VAYENI
Luke Brown of Vayeni, acknowledges Zimbabwe’s bold entry into the high-end luxury safari arena in southern Africa. He further discusses whether it has the staying power to sustain its new position and indeed grow its offering in this very rewarding yet competitive tourism genre.
THE BACKGROUND
Until now, Zimbabwe has been known in t...
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Spare a thought for those protecting the Zambezi's wild areas
7 January 2019
Wild Zambezi
It s the end of yet another year and the beginning of a new one and the cycle of life in the Zambezi Valley s wild areas goes round once again.
The rainy season brings a refreshing regeneration. The vegetation becomes thick and green and juicy grasses sprout from where there was previously bare earth. Suddenly there is an abundance of fo...
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Wild Zambezi News - December 2018
4 January 2019
Wild Zambezi
Read Wild Zambezi s e-newsletter for December 2018 at this link:-
WILD ZAMBEZI NEWS - DECEMBER 2018
FEATURING IN NEWS DECEMBER 2018:-
Zim topping travel lists
KAZA UNI-VISA to expand?
ZimParks visitors up 25%
Remote medical rescue service offered by ACE
What Millenials want
Luxury Travel in Africa
TRAVEL REVIEWS
LAKE ...
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Luxury Travel in Africa
4 January 2019
Off2Africa - Emma Dawes
Africa? Luxurious? The majority of Africa might be what we call “third world”, and there’s no denying that. Politically we aren’t the most stable, but then again, is there any part of the world without political trauma? We also might not have the luxury of gorgeous Joe Malone branches spread wildly around the continent, but ...
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Wilderness Safaris launches Bush Buddy service in Zambezi
4 January 2019
Wilderness Safaris
Wilderness Safaris has introduced a family-friendly Bush Buddy service to its camps in the region, including Ruckomechi and Chikwenya camps in Zimbabwe.
The complimentary service pairs children with a dedicated and trained mentor, for the duration of their stay, who tailor-makes an educational and entertainment programme specific to each c...
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Wild Zambezi News November 2018
3 December 2018
Wild Zambezi
Read Wild Zambezi s e-newsletter for November 2018 at this link:-
WILD ZAMBEZI NEWS - NOVEMBER 2018
FEATURING IN NEWS NOVEMBER 2018:-
Zimbabwe tourism on the rise in 2018
Remote medical rescue - experience counts
TRAVEL REVIEWS
LAKE KARIBA
An adventure for kids
Spurwing school trips
Rupert Fothergill - request for infor...
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Three Golden Reasons Why… Seasons Matter
1 December 2018
Victoria Falls River Lodge
Wild Zambezi is delighted to share the following Travel Blog from the Zambezi Crescent Collection - whose properties, Victoria Falls River Lodge and Victoria Falls Island Lodge are partners in our online travel network.
Visitors travel to Victoria Falls, and the Zambezi National Park, for various reasons and special occasions. Whilst we welcom...
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Fun activities for kids to do in Victoria Falls
28 November 2018
Africa Albida Tourism - Tyla Crabbe & Marianne Betts
Victoria Falls is renowned for the plethora of activities on offer, but less is known about what is fun for kids.
Here are the top picks compiled by the Africa Albida Tourism group (owners of Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls Safari Club, Victoria Falls Safari Suites, Lokuthula Lodges and The Boma - Dinner and Drum Show)
1. A...
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Remote emergency medical rescue - experience counts
27 November 2018
Dr Charles Crawshaw - ACE Air & Ambulance
Zimbabwe-based emergency medical services company, ACE Air Ambulance published the following story of their rescue of a patient severely injured by an elephant in a remote area, in the first issue (October 2018) of their monthly magazine Alpha One.
Such situations are extremely rare, but Wild Zambezi shares this story in order to demonstrate...
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