Zimbabwe s safari guides deserve their reputation as being among the best in the world. They are subjected to a much longer, more stringent and more rigorous training to achieve a full safari guiding licence than in most other countries. It is this that gives them the edge. But some safari companies, like African Bush Camps, take this one...

In December 2019, Bumi Hills Safari Lodge on Lake Kariba, hosted an unusual group of guests. Teams of paramedics from ACE Air Ambulance spent three days at the lodge undertaking an extremely intensive training course in Remote Rescue coupled with a team-building exercise. ACE Air Ambulance is Zimbabwe s top provider of emergency...

The little tourism resort of Binga situated near the western end of Lake Kariba is a useful launching point for visitors out of Bulawayo or Victoria Falls wanting to experience fishing or cruising on Zimbabwe’s “inland sea”. Once a popular recreational spot, it has long been neglected for tourism, but is now undergoing something o...

(NOTE: this article was updated in Jan 2024) An ordinary Visa to enter Zimbabwe is required by several nationalities: please read the full details listed below. There are 3 categories - see the tables below): CATEGORY A: Countries whose nationals do not require a Visa. No action required, you will be granted easy entry at any border post...

Camp Mana, which began operations in Mana Pools in 2018, enjoyed its first full safari season during 2019. The team reflects on the highlights and achievements during this extremely busy and challenging year, given the drought situation that prevailed. We are delighted with the response that we have had from our Camp Mana guests. L...

Read the latest tourism news from the Zambezi s wild areas, in Wild Zambezi s e-newsletter for Nov-Dec 2019 at this link:- WILD ZAMBEZI NEWS: NOV-DEC 2019 FEATURING IN WILD ZAMBEZI NEWS NOV-DEC 2019:- SA Child Policy revised YOUR TRAVEL REVIEWS LAKE KARIBA The road to Kariba A great weekend s fishing in the Sanyati Gorge! Wher...

Wild Horizons iconic Lookout Café perched spectacularly right on the edge of the Zambezi River Gorges just below the Victoria Falls has opened its doors once again, after a devastating fire completely destroyed it a year ago. The new Café/Restaurant is bigger, better, more beautiful and even more impressive than before. It ha...

Wild Zambezi is delighted to share this article by Anton Kruger, first published as a Travel Blog by Wilderness Safaris. Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul. - John Muir Exactly a year ago I was privileged to spend a few days at the beautiful Chikw...

When you hear the word safari, what is the first thing that comes to mind? It may be the roar of a lion that vibrates through every cell of your body. It may be the gentle weight of the suns rays on your freckled shoulders or the rush of anticipation and excitement that comes with the sharp crackle of static over the radio. There is always a first ...

Ride Zimbabwe - James Varden Safaris are now offering a wonderfully adventurous travel experience - an11-night Horse and Hippo Safari. This offers a combination of guided horse-riding, game-viewing, canoeing the Zambezi River, and walking in the wild, and is focused on Hwange and Mana Pools National Parks as well as the magnificent Natural Wo...