The Victoria Falls have been named at the top of a list of the World s 10 greatest Wonders, in an article in the UK s Daily Mail Travel Online! The list has been chosen by experts from a new book by Lonely Planet which reveals the top 50 must-see world wonders. Victoria Falls heads up the list which includes Ireland s Giant s Causeway, Hawa...

Following recent reports in the media raising concerns about the safety of the Kariba Dam Wall, The Zambezi River Authority, (the joint Zambian and Zimbabwean corporation, responsible for operating and maintaining the dam) issued the statement below on 20th March 2014, appealing for calm and reassuring the public that the dam wall is stable. ...

Wild Zambezi is grateful to the Destination Management Company, Safaris 4 Africa, which has written this useful guide to the seasons in the Southern African bush. JANUARY: THE BUSH IS VERY ALIVE Spectacular afternoon thunderstorms. Temperatures warm - Daytime average 86F. Night time average 68F. Peak period for colourful migra...

The Zimbabwe's Parks and Wildlife Authority has issued its charges for wildlife-based tourism operations in 2014. We summarise those relevant to The Zambezi Valley (including Victoria Falls and Lake Kariba) as follows: QUERIESAny queries or clarification regarding ZimParks fees can be addressed to tchipato@zimparks.co.zw or cmushunje@zimparks.co.z...

Zimbabwe has been named as a Top 2014 Destination in the Travel Section of the UK Financial Times! Chosen by travel industry leaders, the list of these top destinations reads as follows:- Iran Patagonia Japan Vietnam Mongolia Zimbabwe S dermalm, Stockholm, Sweden Mana Pools (above) and Hwange National Parks are singled...

Self-drive through Southern Africa can be a rewarding experience as it allows travellers to truly connect with the region. It is therefore not surprising that the self-drive trend is steadily increasing in popularity. However, the road conditions and regulations can be an eye-opener for first-time travellers to the region. South African pu...

Zimbabwe has always been well known for the exceptionally high standards of its safari guiding. Aspiring guides have to undergo years of rigorous theoretical and practical training in order to meet the exacting requirements necessary to guide visitors in the country s wildlife and safari areas. This excellence is aptly reflected in a ...

Annabel Candy stayed in Zimbabwe as a guest of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and of African Bush Camps during her stay at Kanga Camp in Mana Pools. African Bush Camps have high-end camps offering personal and unique experiences in Zimbabwe s two best national parks - Mana Pools, Annabel s personal favorite, and Hwange National Park which is handy...

If you live in Africa you yearn for the rain. At this time of year we all live, straining our ears, for that distant rumbling of thunder that marks the changing of the seasons and if you work in a safari camp, this time of year takes on an even greater significance. It marks the end of the tourist season and a long anticipated rest since, for s...

When Suzanne and I travel the world and tell people that Zimbabwe s tourism is on the rise and that it s at the beginning of a boom, almost everyone we speak to is shocked and surprised at first. The fact is that most people out there think that Zimbabwe is somehow in reverse as a destination. This is certainly not the case when it comes to touri...