Best Vic Falls activities: #8. Have an up-close animal encounter in Victoria Falls
Imagine walking through the Zimbabwean bush with a lion at your side, or seeing the sunset from an elephant’s back.
Best Vic Falls activities: 5. Go on a sunset cruise in Victoria Falls
Dusk is a special time to be on the river, with a cold drink in your hands and the sound of the waterfalls at your back.
The roadtrip that roared #14: The stealth of an elephant
In my last post, I described our eventful night up to this point: we’d been prevented from returning to our lodge because of an elephant blocking our path, and when we finally got going again, we had a special leopard … Continued
The roadtrip that roared #13: A fortunate series of events
This post is a continuation of The Roadtrip that Roared series, following #12 Mana Pools Monkey Games. One evening, we were driving back to the lodge after an afternoon out in the park, where we’d seen scores of impala, some zebra, … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #12 Monkey games
Our remaining days in Mana were as enchanting as the first, and we settled into a routine of waking up to the sounds of the bush, eating breakfast on the riverbank, then driving to a nearby pool for a walk … Continued
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The roadtrip that roared: #11: Look, there’s a lion!
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
The roadtrip that roared: #10 Reassuringly wild
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
Worlds apart
There have been some really positive articles written about Zimbabwe’s safaris recently and I thought I’d share one with you. Written by Tom Downey of the Wall Street Journal, it explains why Zimbabwe’s safaris are worlds apart from the rest: up-close … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #7 Vultures at lunch, hippos at supper
Vulture-feeding: After lunch, residents and day guests at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge are treated to a special sight… We were sitting on the deck and a guide invited us to go with him into the clearing in front of the … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #4 Waterfalls, casinos and golf courses
The falls of the same name: Today was the day we were going to see Victoria Falls, or just “the falls” as everyone calls it. Talking about Victoria Falls can get confusing – there is the town of Victoria Falls, … Continued
Appeal to preserve Mana Pools National Park
Mana Pools National Park: One of the last true places to experience wildlife without the barriers of human development. Unfortunately, a building work has started in the park despite warnings from ecologists and conservationists. A new safari lodge is under … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #3 The roaring cloud of Victoria Falls
The drive from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls seems like one long, straight roads. We set off at about 10am and stopped off in Hwange town to get fuel. Some people stop off at Hwange Safari Lodge for lunch (which means … 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
