Our 2013 trip started and ended in Harare, which is the central airline arrivals hub, and the capital of the country. It’s a great place to get acquainted with Zimbabwe because it has a mixture of Western and Zimbabwean features. … Continued
The 2013 Victoria Falls Marathon took place recently – and if I were the running type, I’d imagine that it would be a pretty magical place to accomplish such a feat. The colours of the bush, the wildlife along the … Continued
The Harare itineraries and tours below are a starting point for visitors to get to know the city. I’ve grouped some of my favourite places and I’ve suggested itineraries to cover over a number of days. The places in the … Continued
Experience the historic bridge the way its creators envisaged: in a steam train.
Dusk is a special time to be on the river, with a cold drink in your hands and the sound of the waterfalls at your back.
Victoria Falls never disappoints, whether you’re seeing the Falls themselves for the first time, or catching your breath after gorge swinging over the Zambezi River. Top ten things to do in Victoria Falls Town, Zimbabwe Click on the headings below … Continued
There are no words to describe what it feels like to see Victoria Falls, or “The Smoke that Thunders”, for the first time.
Harare is where I was brought up – it feels like home. When we arrived back in the capital, it was great to re-visit familiar places and explore new ones – and by ‘places’, I mainly mean eateries! First stop … Continued
Victoria Falls town: The town of Victoria Falls may seem small, but it has lots of shops and restaurants for its size – we didn’t have a chance to see even half of them, unfortunately. Some visitors talk about the … Continued
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
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
The falls of the same name: Today was the day we were going to see Victoria Falls, or just “the falls” as everyone calls it. Talking about Victoria Falls can get confusing – there is the town of Victoria Falls, … Continued
The drive from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls seems like one long, straight roads. We set off at about 10am and stopped off in Hwange town to get fuel. Some people stop off at Hwange Safari Lodge for lunch (which means … Continued
In May 2012 we went on an amazing holiday to Zimbabwe. We went to 4 places, all very different, and all offering something very special. We drove +/- 3200 km (2000 miles) in 3 weeks and visited Harare, Bulawayo, Victoria … Continued
