Did you know that the song “Shosholoza” originated in Zimbabwe? Although it’s now a popular South African song and sports anthem, it was a traditional miners’ song. Zimbabwean (then Rhodesian) miners would sing the call-and-response style refrain whilst on the trains to … Continued
I have something exciting to share with you all, especially if you live in the UK. In partnership with a Zimbabwean craft company, I’ve launched a line of homeware products, available online in the UK (and further afield soon). The products … Continued
In my office, when someone returns from holiday in, say, America, they bring back a great big bag of Hershey’s chocolate to share with everyone. If they travel to Australia, they know not to return without Tim-Tams. There are certain … Continued
I first wrote this article for Buzzfeed here. As someone who was raised in Zimbabwe, I’m amazed that a lion from our little-known African country has captured the sensitivities of people worldwide. Cecil has been the top trending topic on Facebook, and … Continued
(Last updated April 2017) What if you want to travel around Zimbabwe without the structure of a packaged holiday, and don’t want to fly or hire a car? You can travel by coach to certain destinations around Zimbabwe, as I have done on … Continued
Update to this article in 2024: It would be impossible for me to keep this page updated with all the tour operators for Zimbabwe. If you’re looking for someone to help you put together an itinerary, book accommodation, transfers, activities … Continued
The pyramids. Stonehenge. Machu Picchu. The Acropolis. These man-made structures point to early civilisations, some of which are still shrouded in mystery. Yet these sites have become symbols of their modern-day countries. Zimbabwe has its own such monument in the south-east … Continued
We’ve just returned from a fantastic trip to Zimbabwe and I can’t wait to get it all written down. We started off in Harare, went to Mana Pools, travelled to Victoria Falls on the Kariba Ferry, went to Bulawayo, Great … Continued
(Last updated March 2024) Internal flights in Zimbabwe: Full list of airlines and routes Zimbabwe has many fantastic national parks and cities, but a number of them require a road transfer journey lasting at least four hours. Air travel is … Continued
(Last updated March 2024) Information about driving in Zimbabwe Driving yourself around Zimbabwe means you have more independence, which often provides a more authentic experience. Self-driving is one of the best ways to explore the country’s national parks – but … Continued
Today is Zimbabwe’s 33rd birthday, which is a fitting time to play a cheesy but patriotic song. Henry Olonga’s Our Zimbabwe ticks all the boxes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXY6nsDP4i0 It feels like Henry Olonga needs no introduction, but here it is: He was … Continued
From the petition page: Why this is important In November, four elephant calves were caught from the wild, removed from their mothers and family group and exported from Zimbabwe to China. These elephant babies were sent to two zoos in … Continued
This tourism-promo video should be taken with a pinch of salt, but I’ve included it here because it shows a lot of Zimbabwe’s gems and gives an overview of the country for first-timers. My advice would be to look at … Continued
(Last updated May 2017) Should I visit Zimbabwe? There has been much debate about the role of tourists in Zimbabwe’s politics. Some say that tourists should avoid Zimbabwe to make a statement against President Robert Mugabe and his party Zanu-PF. Boycotters say that … Continued
