Best Vic Falls activities: 3. Do the gorge swing or highwire in Victoria Falls
The gorge swing and zip line are arguably better experiences than the bungee jump. There’s also the “flying fox” and canopy tour highwire activities to try.
Things to do in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: Top ten activities
Victoria Falls never disappoints, whether you’re seeing the Falls themselves for the first time, or catching your breath after gorge swinging over the Zambezi River. Top ten things to do in Victoria Falls Town, Zimbabwe Click on the headings below … Continued
Best Vic Falls activities: 2. Dinner at The Boma restaurant in Victoria Falls
The Boma is a must-do for any visitor to Victoria Falls. Food is cooked on-the-spot: warthog, kudu and impala included.
Best Vic Falls activities: 1. See The Smoke That Thunders
There are no words to describe what it feels like to see Victoria Falls, or “The Smoke that Thunders”, for the first time.
Best restaurants in Harare, Zimbabwe
(Last updated September 2016) Harare may have power outages from time to time (a problem that businesses have overcome by using generators) – but it’s certainly not short of restaurants. Steak is a prominent feature of most Zimbabwean menus, and understandably so: … Continued
Is it safe in Zimbabwe?
(Last updated March 2016) Zimbabwe is one of the safest countries in Africa for tourists. The biggest risk is from car accidents, just like in developed countries. Zimbabwean people have a wonderful reputation for being easy-going and generous, and we will go … Continued
My holiday bucket list
I’m going back to Zimbabwe in just over a month – and I can’t wait. When I reach Zimbabwean soil, what’s the first thing I want to do? The problem is that I can’t pick just one thing – there … Continued
Zimbabwe’s world-class nature list
I’m often struck by how much Zimbabwe has to offer, especially on the safari and scenery front. Zimbabwe’s game reserves aren’t as famous as the Serengeti or Masai Mara, but they have world-class wildlife and unspoiled natural beauty. Zimbabwe can definitely … Continued
Harare coffee shops and cafes: outdoor dining at its best
These are something special: unlike their sometimes dark and crowded overseas counterparts, they are open-air, laid-back jewels in Harare’s landscape …
Day trips from Harare: Best excursions in 2022
Want to get a break from the bustle of Harare city? Here’s my list of the best day trips from Harare. Many of the venues offer accommodation, so they make great weekend breaks from Harare, too.
Suitcase must-haves: What to pack for a holiday to Zimbabwe
Our must-have items to buy and pack for a Zimbabwe holiday. Based on first-hand experience.
