5 things I loved about our lodge in Hwange National Park (and 5 things I didn’t) During our self-drive holiday in Zimbabwe from the UK, we stayed in Hwange National Park for four nights. This article is all about our … Continued
Seven days in the Mother City: No tour guides, just our family and a rental car in Cape Town | Here it is: the real-life low-down on our family holiday to Cape Town. We did this trip in August 2024, … Continued
Flying with Airlink in South Africa and Zimbabwe: My review | This post shares my experience of the food, drink, entertainment, luggage, booking process and airport info while travelling with Airlink, the airline in Africa. We travelled between Cape Town, … Continued
20-day Cape Town and Zimbabwe holiday itinerary | (7-days in Cape Town + 14 days in Zimbabwe) | Here it is: the real-life low-down on our family holiday to Cape Town and Zimbabwe. We did this trip in August 2024, … Continued
We’ve updated our article all about what to pack in your suitcase for Zimbabwe and southern Africa! It includes a free downloadable PDF of our ultimate packing checklist. Just click here to go to the article. Or click on the … Continued
10 things to consider when planning a holiday to Zimbabwe Are you planning a dream holiday to Zimbabwe? Do you want to hear the ‘thunder’ of Victoria Falls for yourself, or see elephants up close? Maybe you want to return … Continued
Thinking of visiting Cape Town between June & August (Winter)? Read this first Written by Beth I don’t know who needs to hear this, but Cape Town between June & August can be cold, windy and wet. My name is Beth … Continued
Zimbabwe, just a teapot-shaped country in Africa: Why should I go there on Safari? (Part one) Written by Beth It goes without saying that I think Zimbabwe is an AMAZING place to go on safari. This website wouldn’t exist otherwise! … Continued
UNESCO calls Great Zimbabwe Monument & Ruins “the greatest stone monument in Africa south of the Sahara”, second in size only to the Pyramids in Egypt. It was originally built between 1200 and 1500 AD, long before foreigners penetrated the … Continued
Zimbabwe travel hot list 2024 Great Zimbabwe Guide’s Editor, Beth, has selected 20 travel gems and innovative ventures which reveal a vibrant, evolving Zimbabwe in 2024. There are many hot additions to the Zimbabwe travel scene and it was difficult … Continued
Health information for visitors to Zimbabwe We’ve updated our article on Health information for visitors to Zimbabwe! The article discusses the following topics related to health information for visitors to Zimbabwe: (1) Sun protection, (2) Water safety, (3) Malaria, (4) First … Continued
Fastjet’s new flight routes in Zimbabwe: Good news for safari lovers For decades, Matusadona National Park in Zimbabwe has been a secluded paradise, visited mainly by locals. In 2023, Fastjet launched two new scheduled flights to this wildlife haven. Flying … Continued
Great places to go with younger kids in Harare Zimbabwe’s capital city of Harare has a host of venues that will keep the kids entertained – African style! There are so many things to see and do, many of which … Continued
Zimbabwe highlights: Tripadvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards 2022 Tripadvisor is well known as the world’s largest travel guidance platform, where anyone can write a review about somewhere they’ve been, or look for advice on an upcoming trip. The Tripadvisor platfrorm has … Continued
