Photo safari gear: My camera bag
Photo safari gear: What’s in my camera bag? I’m still a relative newbie when it comes to photography – I got my first DSLR in 2012. I’ve done a few courses and I enjoy planning shots as well as doing the … Continued
Zimbabwe visa requirements: Everything you need to know
Do I need a Zimbabwe visa as a tourist? For most tourists, the good news is that the Zimbabwe visa process is fairly simple and doesn’t require much planning. There are three categories of nationalities, each of which have different visa … Continued
Victoria Falls travel guide: Everything you need to know
Victoria Falls is a must-do Zimbabwean destination. It‘s home to one of the largest waterfalls in the world, it’s the adrenalin capital of Africa, and has hotels to satisfy every taste. Go white-water rafting, bungee jumping, and abseiling – all … Continued
Tips for flying to Africa with a baby: Survival guide
(Flying to Africa with a baby: Last updated April 2022) Flying to Africa with a baby is not very different to doing any other long-distance flight with a baby. It’s always going to be a test of patience, but with … Continued
A long-awaited Zimbabwe adventure: Part 1
This guest post is written by Deborah Casalin who is from Port Elizabeth, South Africa and now lives in Belgium. She and her husband visited Zimbabwe for the first time in January. Deborah recounts how she planned her trip; and she … Continued
Bulawayo travel guide: Everything you need to know
Bulawayo is Zimbabwe’s second-largest city, and the capital of Matabeleland province. It is known as “The City of Kings” because of the Ndebele chiefs who ruled in the area after breaking away from their Zulu ancestors in the south. Crucially, … Continued
Top ten things to do in Bulawayo: My picks
Bulawayo is a laid-back place, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. Its main attraction – the Matobo National Park – is a short drive away, and closer to the city centre, the Natural History Museum is something special.
Intercity coach/bus travel in Zimbabwe: The affordable way to travel
(Last updated April 2017) What if you want to travel around Zimbabwe without the structure of a packaged holiday, and don’t want to fly or hire a car? You can travel by coach to certain destinations around Zimbabwe, as I have done on … Continued
Walking around Great Zimbabwe Monument & Ruins: Includes route map
Walking around Great Zimbabwe Monument & Ruins Last updated March 2024 Written by Beth Introduction to Great Zimbabwe Monument Great Zimbabwe Monument & Ruins are easy to walk around for the most part. It covers an area of over 7 … Continued
Zimbabwe tour operator directory: Comprehensive list of tours
Here’s a list of tour operators (that I know of) that offer safaris to Zimbabwe as well as other regions. I can wholeheartedly recommend a Zimbabwe safari: you’ll have a more personal experience than in other countries, because there are fewer tourists … Continued
Great Zimbabwe Monument & Ruins travel guide: Everything you need to know
These ancient city ruins have intrigued both locals and visitors for centuries. The local name for the area was “Dzimba dza mabwe” (roughly “Houses of Stone”) or simply “Zimbabwe”. When Rhodesia became independent in 1980, the nation was named after this city, and the country itself was called Zimbabwe. The ruins of the ancient city then became known as “Great Zimbabwe”.
Khami Ruins: Travel journal
The Khami (Kame) Ruins is perhaps the least known of Zimbabwe’s five World Heritage sites. Situated just 22km (14 miles) outside of Bulawayo, Khami was the capital of the Torwa state between 1450 and around 1650, after the capital at … Continued
Being spontaneous in Victoria Falls: Activities that don’t require booking ahead
Although you need to book ahead for a number of activities in Victoria Falls, there are still plenty of things to do if you’re feeling spontaneous. Seeing the Victoria Falls themselves is one such example – all you need to do … Continued
Elephant safari with Wild Horizons 2013
Updated Feb 2024 In 2013, I (Beth) was lucky enough to do the elephant ‘safari’ with Wild Horizons. Now, updating this article in 2024, please be aware that this activity is now an elephant ‘encounter’, and it is not the … Continued
