Driving the Kariba South Road - Victoria Falls to Karoi, to Kariba Town or Mana Pools. In Zimbabwe, there is no short or quick way to travel between Victoria Falls and Kariba (or vice-versa). The traditional tar (paved) route is through Bulawayo, a distance of nearly 1300km. While the Bulawayo route affords more comfort, road safety and guar...

We all love being out in the wild but it’s got to be said… the Tsetse fly can certainly affect our enjoyment, particularly in the hotter months when they’re more abundant. Tsetse flies look a bit like a horse fly and, with their serrated two-part mouths, can deliver a nasty bite that tends to leave an itchy welt. However, the...

Click on the image above or the link below to read WILD ZAMBEZI s newsletter for May 2024. WILD ZAMBEZI NEWS - MAY 2024 FEATURING:- THE ZAMBEZI - A LIFE S JOURNEY - by Anthony Williams LAKE KARIBA - New flight specials linking Harare Kariba - Deluxe suites at Hornbill Lodge ZAMBEZI VALLEY - A wedding in the wild at...

The Zambezi is, and has always been a special place for me. Some of my earliest childhood memories are woven into the ancient river as it meanders its way through Africa. Pondering the Zambezi’s inexorable draw in my life, I once wrote “I cannot conjure enough superlatives to describe it, or the influence this mighty river has had throu...

Tourism stakeholders in Kariba have been working with local air charter company, Falcon Air, in recent months to formulate weekly affordable charter flights in 12-seater twin engine aircraft between Harare and Lake Kariba. With the extensive re-building of the main Harare-Chirundu highway which links to Kariba, easy and safe access to Lake Ka...

We are delighted to announce that the Wild Zambezi travel network team is growing! From May 2024, we will be joined by Ant Williams (pictured left) and his son Bryn (pictured right, with his family), whom many of you will know as publishers of the very popular African Fisherman Magazine! Ant brings with him 30 years of publishing experienc...

Click on the image above or the link below to read WILD ZAMBEZI s newsletter for April 2024. WILD ZAMBEZI NEWS - APRIL 2024 FEATURING:- LATEST UPDATES - Wild Zambezi s team is expanding - we welcome Ant and Bryn Williams - Introducing Road Explore Tours - New Windhoek-Victoria Falls flight link with FlyNamibia TRAVEL REVIEWS - Rea...

Click on the image above or the link below to read WILD ZAMBEZI s newsletter for Feb-March 2024. WILD ZAMBEZI NEWS - FEB-MARCH 2024 FEATURING:- LAKE KARIBA - Hornbill Lodge is upgrading its family room - Spectacular scenes at Spurwing Island - Get down to business while cruising on Lake Kariba - New website for Cutty Sark Lodge ZAMB...

If you’re planning a holiday to Victoria Falls and are wondering which time of year is best for a visit, this post is for you! RAINY SEASON VS DRY SEASON Here in the Southern Hemisphere, our seasons look somewhat different to those in the north. Victoria Falls is mild to hot throughout the year, seldom becoming very chilly, so we ...

Victoria Falls River Lodge’s Malachite Luxury Tented Suites are positioned about 2.5km (1.5 miles) downstream from Victoria Falls River Lodge’s Main Lodge and approximately 4.5km (2.8 miles) from the legendary Victoria Falls. Opened in June last year, the exclusive Malachite Luxury Tented Suites have prime and uninterrupted views ov...