Article and Images by Mike Garden I have spent many a night at the Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls: Sometimes it was just for a weekend away from the big city; on others to attend a week long, work related conference. The most enjoyable times were, however, when we came up to play golf […]
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by Rob JarvisThere are several small renewable energy projects that have been built along the rivers that flow off the southern and western edges of Mt. Nyangani. Fortunately, the owners have left some of the facilities built to accommodate project managers and contractors as an eco-friendly camp site for the use by anyone keen to
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By Julie Havercroft Images by Tiger Safaris On this cold school winter half term break in Harare, there was the usual mass exodus flocking out of the capital city in search of rest and relaxation. Some went to Nyanga, some to Umfurudzi or Kariba, to get away from the hustle and bustle, whilst some of
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Article and Images by Sarah Kerr In southwest Zimbabwe lies a little-known treasure, a magnificent granite landscape whose hills, valleys, balancing rocks and caves are calling to be explored. The area is known as the Matobo or Matopos Hills and it lies 35 kilometres south of the city of Bulawayo. The name Matobo means ‘Bald
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Hwange Safari Lodge In the late 70s and early 80s there used to be a Super Six Holiday special where one could fly with Air Zimbabwe from Harare to Hwange, Victoria Falls and Kariba spending two nights in each place. These trips were popular for both locals and tourists staying overnight at Hwange Safari Lodge,
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Words Evans Mabiza Images Roger MacDonald and Evans Mabiza This is a story of a love affair dating 11 years back. A love affair, not just of the majestic hills that punctuate the Matobo, nor is it of the cultural and historical richness of the hills that showcase Zimbabwe in its natural splendour. It is
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Article and Images by Lesanne Dunlop Hidden Rocks, nestled amongst Msasa trees on the side of a beautiful granite rock face, could also be called ‘Hidden Gem’. A unique location, spectacular vistas and the fact that one cannot help but connect with nature while there, makes this an enchanting escape. The short drive from Harare
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Article: Shelley Cox Images: National Park Rescue “The human soul is hungry for beauty; we seek it everywhere – in landscapes, amidst wildlife, in companionship and in ourselves. When we experience the beautiful, there is a sense of homecoming.” – John O’Donohue As Zimbabwe’s third largest National Park, Chizarira is probably the least known, and
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Mention polo and one immediately thinks of royalty, champagne, horses and the international jet-setter lifestyles. Most people would not associate Zimbabwe or the little town of Ruwa with “The Sport of Kings” nor would they imagine a spectacle of horsemanship and glitz and glamour. The Carrick Ambassador’s Cup has gone a long way to changing
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WORDS SARAH LANGERMAN BEYOND THE BEAUTIFUL AND VIBRANT VICTORIA FALLS TOWN, AWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF TOURIST CROWDS LIES ELEPHANT CAMP A LUXURY tented affair nestled in the Victoria Falls National Park, it is close enough to visit the attractions of the town during the day, and yet return to the serenity that
