Last updated March 2024 Where to stay around Great Zimbabwe, Lake Mutirikwi & Masvingo area: Best accommodation picks Written by Beth The ancient city ruins of Great Zimbabwe (Dzimba dza mabwe) are located approximately 25 km (15.5 miles) from the present-day town … Continued
I wrote an article for BootsnAll Travel discussing different levels of wildlife experiences, and how to do a safari the right way. I explored the different ‘levels’ of safari experiences, which are: Level 1: Zoos and Safari Parks, Level 2: … Continued
Zimbabwe Dollars, US Dollars and South African Rand are currently legal tender in Zimbabwe. Most visitors will only need US Dollars. The golden rules are: Pay for as much of your holiday BEFORE you get to Zimbabwe. Take some US … Continued
You wouldn’t expect to find a peaceful, natural haven within 10 km of Harare Airport – yet there is such a place. Mbizi Game Park is a small private reserve located within a 10-minute drive from the international terminal, and it’s a … Continued
Hi everyone! So I’m going to Zimbabwe very soon (hooray) and I’m looking forward to the opportunity to see what’s changed there, so that I can let you know accordingly! I’ll be on the lookout for practical tips and information … Continued
Zimbabwe National Anthem Independence Day … A day when the national anthem is on repeat in my head. Some of the anthem’s lyrics are yet to be realized in present-day Zimbabwe; some of the words will ring true throughout the generations. … Continued
Photo safari gear: What’s in my camera bag? I’m still a relative newbie when it comes to photography – I got my first DSLR in 2012. I’ve done a few courses and I enjoy planning shots as well as doing the … Continued
This article about Zimbabwe visa requirements has been fully updated in May 2024. Do I need a Zimbabwe visa as a tourist? For most tourists, the good news is that the Zimbabwe visa process is fairly simple and doesn’t require … Continued
I was going through my old photos and found some from 2008. Life in Zimbabwe was very different during that time: fuel was in extremely short supply and people used to queue outside fuel stations for days, not knowing when the next delivery … Continued
It’s no secret that I think the most authentic safari camp is one where you can watch animals undisturbed in their natural habitat with hardly any other humans around. Real game viewing is about seeing wild animals living as nature … Continued
I originally wrote this article for Travelettes about camping with elephants in Zimbabwe. You can read the full article here and an excerpt is below. I like to think that I know African animals. I grew up in Zimbabwe and I … Continued
Updated in September 2024 by Beth Victoria Falls is a must-do Zimbabwean destination. It‘s home to one of the largest waterfalls in the world, it’s the adrenalin capital of Africa, has scenery galore, and hotels to satisfy every taste. Go … Continued
The Book of Memory is a humorous, insightful tale about a woman on the periphery of two cultures. It is filled with symbolism, metaphor and meaning, uncoiling itself to you like the water spirit that lurks through most of the novel.
(Flying to Africa with a baby: Last updated April 2022) Flying to Africa with a baby is not very different to doing any other long-distance flight with a baby. It’s always going to be a test of patience, but with … Continued
