Best Vic Falls activities: 1. See The Smoke That Thunders Waterfall – 2026 updates
There are no words to describe what it feels like to see Victoria Falls, or “The Smoke that Thunders”, for the first time.
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: #6 Adrenalin ravine
D-day for adrenalin in Victoria Falls Today was the day we were going to soar 425 metres across a deep gorge, where Victoria Falls had stood hundreds of years previously. I’d been in two minds about doing an ‘adrenalin activity’ … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #5 The Boma
On one of our evenings in Victoria Falls we had dinner at The Boma. I’d heard mixed opinions about it – some say it’s a tourist gimmick, some say it’s a priceless cultural experience. It cost around $40 per person … Continued
HIFA 2012 – buy your tickets now!
If you’re in Harare during the first week of May, make sure you get to Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA). If you’re NOT in Harare but are at all able to get there for the first week of May … 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
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.
Best places to visit in Harare: Top activities and sights
Zimbabwe’s capital city of Harare has something for everyone – you just have to know where to look …
