Zimbabwe's Wild Dogs/Painted Wolves: a focus of tourism and conservation
4 February 2019
Wild Zambezi
Sir David Attenborough s latest BBC Dynasties series released in December 2018 is captivating audiences all over the world.
None more so than the episode featuring the painted wolves in Mana Pools National Park.
The beautifully-filmed story of Blacktip and “Tammy” and their packs filmed right here on location along the Za...
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20 years on: The Unsung Heroes of VFAPU (The Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit)
31 January 2019
Africa Albida Tourism - Tyla Crabbe & Marianne Betts
Victoria Falls has 17 unsung heroes, who risk their lives daily, often in the searing heat and without adequate resources, patrolling the bush to protect the region’s precious wildlife and trees.
The Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU), which celebrated its 20th anniversary this month, has had a major impact – each year, ...
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Staff at Imvelo Safari Lodges - some uplifting stories
29 January 2019
Imvelo Safari Lodges
Imvelo Safari Lodges, who own and operate Gorges Lodge (and Little Gorges), Zambezi Sands River Camp and a group of properties in Hwange National Park, have some heart-warming stories to share about some of their talented employees, who have grabbed every opportunity given to them and have really succeeded!
The smiles on the faces of our staff ...
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What is it really like on the ground in Zimbabwe, right now?
29 January 2019
Shelley Cox for TRAVEL AFRICA - February 2019
Anyone with half an eye on the news will know the political and economic situation in Zimbabwe is unsettled. If you are thinking about visiting Zimbabwe soon, or have a trip planned, you may be wondering whether it is safe to travel and how your travel experience might be affected. In these situations we always advocate seeking local input and advi...
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Zimbabwe's bold entry into the high-end luxury safari arena in Southern Africa
15 January 2019
Luke Brown, VAYENI
Luke Brown of Vayeni, acknowledges Zimbabwe’s bold entry into the high-end luxury safari arena in southern Africa. He further discusses whether it has the staying power to sustain its new position and indeed grow its offering in this very rewarding yet competitive tourism genre.
THE BACKGROUND
Until now, Zimbabwe has been known in t...
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Spare a thought for those protecting the Zambezi's wild areas
7 January 2019
Wild Zambezi
It s the end of yet another year and the beginning of a new one and the cycle of life in the Zambezi Valley s wild areas goes round once again.
The rainy season brings a refreshing regeneration. The vegetation becomes thick and green and juicy grasses sprout from where there was previously bare earth. Suddenly there is an abundance of fo...
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Luxury Travel in Africa
4 January 2019
Off2Africa - Emma Dawes
Africa? Luxurious? The majority of Africa might be what we call “third world”, and there’s no denying that. Politically we aren’t the most stable, but then again, is there any part of the world without political trauma? We also might not have the luxury of gorgeous Joe Malone branches spread wildly around the continent, but ...
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Three Golden Reasons Why… Seasons Matter
1 December 2018
Victoria Falls River Lodge
Wild Zambezi is delighted to share the following Travel Blog from the Zambezi Crescent Collection - whose properties, Victoria Falls River Lodge and Victoria Falls Island Lodge are partners in our online travel network.
Visitors travel to Victoria Falls, and the Zambezi National Park, for various reasons and special occasions. Whilst we welcom...
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Fun activities for kids to do in Victoria Falls
28 November 2018
Africa Albida Tourism - Tyla Crabbe & Marianne Betts
Victoria Falls is renowned for the plethora of activities on offer, but less is known about what is fun for kids.
Here are the top picks compiled by the Africa Albida Tourism group (owners of Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls Safari Club, Victoria Falls Safari Suites, Lokuthula Lodges and The Boma - Dinner and Drum Show)
1. A...
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Remote emergency medical rescue - experience counts
27 November 2018
Dr Charles Crawshaw - ACE Air & Ambulance
Zimbabwe-based emergency medical services company, ACE Air Ambulance published the following story of their rescue of a patient severely injured by an elephant in a remote area, in the first issue (October 2018) of their monthly magazine Alpha One.
Such situations are extremely rare, but Wild Zambezi shares this story in order to demonstrate...
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