The Matobo area of Zimbabwe is unique: it is one of the few places in Africa where not one but two species of rhino still live in the wild. But can you guess what other wildlife call this place home? … Continued
Adventures in Zambezia is an animated film from 2012, set in the spectacular borderlands of Zambia and Zimbabwe known as the Zambezi Valley. Why watch it? Best bits: The best aspect of the film is that it shows off the … Continued
Did you know that you can raise funds for a Zimbabwean charity – at no extra cost to yourself – just by changing a setting in your Amazon App? Here’s how.
Image credit: Cook Off Movie Cook Off is the first movie from Zimbabwe to stream on Netflix, which is a fantastic achievement in itself. The two leads actors, Tendaiishe Chitima and Tendai Nguni (better known to me at least as … Continued
When we’re stuck at home in lockdown, sometimes it can feel like the walls are closing in on us. We want to escape, do something new, see anything other than the four walls around us. We’re tired of the same … Continued
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a GLOBAL pandemic. It is not a country-specific problem any more; it is a worldwide health concern with cases in 189 countries across the globe.
Former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has died aged 95. He was a well-publicized figure, even in Western media. I lived under his rule for much of my life and I feel unable to freely express my opinion about this man, … Continued
The Mavhuradonha Wilderness Area is situated in the north-east of Zimbabwe, roughly 180 km from Harare. The name ‘Mavhuradonha’ roughly translates from chiShona language as ‘dripping water’ which describes the delicate rain that sometimes descends on the slopes of the … Continued
When our family hired out Kopje Tops Lodge in Mavhuradonha in December, I was looking forward to discovering a new part of the country. I grew up in Zimbabwe but had never been to the Mavhuradonha Wilderness. It’s not on … Continued
I was lucky enough to see alpha female Tait and her Vundu pack from David Attenborough’s Dynasties in real life. When I camped in Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe, I photographed Tait and her pack of painted wolves on foot. They … Continued
What is Great Zimbabwe Guide all about? Why was it started? Who writes it? I started this blog in 2010 because I wanted to show the world that there’s more to Zimbabwe than what’s on the news. Here’s a little video … Continued
If you’re flying to an African country south of the equator, there’s a high chance that you’ll transit through Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport in South Africa. Airlines like SAA, BA and Virgin all fly through Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (AKA Jo’burg … Continued
Things have been a bit quiet on the blog recently, and here’s the reason … This future little Zimbabwe traveller came along when it was so hot in the UK that it could have been mistaken for a sizzling summer … Continued
One gorgeous, sunny afternoon in August, we went for a picnic at Haka Game Park, which is a small reserve just 10 minutes from Harare’s city centre. Haka Game Park is just one of the many family-friendly oases near the … Continued
