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(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
This is the 11th post in a travel journal series titled The roadtrip that roared. We went to Mana Mouth early the next morning and had a short walk, drinking in the beautiful scenery around us. Mana Pools is part … Continued
We left Harare at about 7am and were on the road to Mana Pools, making a few stops on the road to get some necessities: We bought live worms in soil from one of the creative vendors who are dotted … Continued
Follow the link below to check out this amazing cheetah sighting at Singita Pamushana … I wish I’d been there! Sibling rivalry… [button color=”#33A1DE” button link=”http://www.singita.com/blog/2012/12/24/sibling-rivalry-a-tense-momen” window=”true”]Sibling Rivalry: A Tense moment at Singita Pamushana[/button]
Charismatic, deep-voiced Rob Burrell is the frontman of the soulful Zimbabwean rock band Mann Friday **. He’s doing a special acoustic performance in Harare – not to be missed! Gig info: Friday 11 January | Tristan’s Bar, 14 Aintree Rd, Highlands | Tickets $10 … Continued
This is an oldie but a goodie: Photographer Ed Hertherington got a close-up he hadn’t expected… After clicking on the link, scroll down to see all the pics! [button color=”#33A1DE” button link=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152269804305542.929748.117291240541&type=1″ window=”true”]A lion stole my camera[/button]
Zimbabwe School Terms 2013 Term 1: January 8 – March 27 | Half Term: February 15 Term 2: May 7 – August 8 | Half Term: June 21 Term 3: September 9 – December 5 | Half Term: October 1 … Continued
Merry Christmas, everybody!
For me, Christmas in Zimbabwe is a sun-filled, outdoor affair; huge tables adorned with bright fabrics resting in the dappled shade of gently swinging branches. It’s a joyful church service in the morning, followed by an enormous lunch, then a … Continued
(Last updated May 2017) Should I visit Zimbabwe? There has been much debate about the role of tourists in Zimbabwe’s politics. Some say that tourists should avoid Zimbabwe to make a statement against President Robert Mugabe and his party Zanu-PF. Boycotters say that … Continued
(Last updated August 2023) Health information for visitors to Zimbabwe There are a number of health considerations to take before visiting any country, and Zimbabwe is no different. However, it’s good to remember that in places such as Victoria … Continued
(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
When Tapiwa “Taps” Mugadza was just two days old, he was left on the doorstep of an orphanage in Harare, Zimbabwe. He spent his later childhood at St Joseph’s Home for Boys, living through the struggles of being an orphan in … Continued
