Vultures may not be to everyone’s taste (so to speak). Like hyenas, they are scavengers, and so get bad press. But actually, they are vital to ensuring the on-going health of wild ecosystems. The stomach acid of vultures is exceptionally corrosive, allowing it to safely digest putrid carcasses infected with various types of bacteria...

Read Wild Zambezi s e-newsletter for September-October 2016 at this link: http://eepurl.com/cjnMdP Sign up online at the bottom of this page to receive these e-newsletters directly to your inbox. NEWS HEADLINES - SEPT-OCT 2016 - Zimbabwe travel industry votes for top achievers - Wild Zambezi winners at St John s Spring Fair - T...

It has long been a frustration for those of us promoting The Zambezi’s wonderful wild areas, that access between Victoria Falls and the wilderness of Lake Kariba is not easy. This has meant that many visitors have simply missed out on Zimbabwe’s magnificent “inland sea”. Well... at last there is a solution! Zambezi Cr...

Wild Zambezi would like to thank Air Zimbabwe for hosting us in September on board their MA60 aircraft for a return flight between Harare and Victoria Falls. Check in went smoothly at Harare Domestic Airport. Remember to pay your Departure Tax for domestic flights beforehand, and note that, depending on the size of the aircraft, your hand lug...

These guidelines are intended for the general motoring public visiting Zimbabwe. Although we refer to Beitbridge and South African visitors, the information applies generally for all of our neighbours. See footnote for further reference sources. BORDER INFORMATION: Entering Zimbabwe: In a nutshell on arrival you will pay the Bridge Toll, go...

As a five year old growing up in Zimbabwe, I remember my parents showing me photo-slides from their amazing experiences canoeing with friends along the Zambezi River. I decided then, that one day when I was older I would jump into a canoe and do just that. 22 years later, after countless memories seeing the great Zambezi from the banks of Zimba...

Read Wild Zambezi s Aug-Sept 2016 newsletter at this link: http://eepurl.com/cfgrzH Sign up at the bottom of this page to receive future newsletters straight to your inbox. AUG-SEPT HEADLINES:- - Zimbabwe s Tourism Minister bids for top UNWTO post - INDABA changes travel show dates - Latest travel reviews on WildZambezi.com -...

To mark the occasion of the complete refurbishment of Ruckomechi Camp in Mana Pools (pictured), with its new Little Ruckomechi Tented Camp, Wilderness Safaris have written a delightful Historical Blog outlining the history of the Camp. The text and some of the pictures are included below. RUCKOMECHI THEN AND NOW “If I wrote a book a...

Read Wild Zambezi s July 2016 newsletter at this link: http://eepurl.com/cadvy5 Sign up at the bottom of this page to receive future newsletters straight to your inbox. JULY HEADLINES:- - Travel Specials on WildZambezi.com - Latest travel reviews on WildZambezi.com - Kariba Marathon madness accommodation deals - Birding...

Read Wild Zambezi s June 2016 newsletter at this link: http://eepurl.com/b8I6iD Sign up at the bottom of this page to receive future newsletters straight to your inbox. NEWS HEADLINES - JUNE 2016 - Cash shortage in Zimbabwe - ZimParks tariffs 2016 - clarification - Travel Specials - Meet Wilderness Air s Chief Pilot ...