Zimbabwe Archive

  • Zebra Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve, Zimbabwe

    Five Things You Should Know Before Going on Safari

    1. Be prepared – Going on a safari is not your standard travel experience. First of all, it’s probably the result of a lot of planning and saving on your part and because of that you expect to get a lot out of the experience....

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  • Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

    Victoria Falls – Natural Wonder or Just Some Noisy Water?

    In 1855 David Livingstone found himself in a canoe traveling down the Zambezi River towards what the locals called ‘smoke that thunders.’ The sound is what he heard first, a tremendous roar heard from miles away. Then as they approached the thick columns of spray,...

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  • Elephants Zimbabwe

    Living Inside a Game Reserve in Zimbabwe – The Stanley and Livingstone Hotel

    Imagine sitting down on a sweeping verandah, sipping your morning coffee as unknown and exotic birds twitter in the distance. Just as you set down the steaming mug after your first sip, you see it, in the distance, a solitary elephant approaching the water hole...

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  • Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

    Controversial Travel – What To Say About Zimbabwe?

    When I first learned that I would be visiting Zimbabwe, I was excited. Then I began to worry. I didn’t worry just about my physical safety, but for my moral well-being. Not too long ago I chided people who travel to Uganda, propping up a...

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  • Sunset on the Zambezi Queen

    African Safari Close Ups

    This week the #FriFotos theme is Close Up, a perfect opportunity to highlight some wildlife shots from my trip to Africa. In Namibia I was the guest of the Zambezi Queen, a luxury ship that offers remarkable access to wildlife. From the ship we visited...

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