FUN ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS TO DO IN VICTORIA FALLS By Marianne Betts Victoria Falls is renowned for the plethora of activities on offer, but less is known about what is fun for kids. Here’s our top picks! A TOUR OF VICTORIA FALLS Visiting the Victoria Falls Rainforest is probably even more fun for kids than…
Win a Trip of a Lifetime to Victoria Falls – the Adventure Capital of Africa! Africa Albida Tourism is offering a lucky pair the chance to win a three-night action-packed trip of a Lifetime to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, to experience everything that the destination has to offer! The trip includes return flights from Harare…
A New Cruise on the Chobe River By Marianne Betts As the sun sits at its highest in a cloudless blue sky, which seems to mirror the wide expanse of water of the Chobe River, our small group arrives at the newly built jetty at Ihaha in Chobe National Park. The cruise I…
Recipe of the Month from Ngoma Safari Lodge Ingredients 250g chicken livers 1/2 cup Amarula 1/2 cup chillies 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 clove crushed garlic 1/2 cup butter a little olive oil to fry onions, garlic and chillies salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Instructions Sauté garlic, onions and chillies in a frying…
By Marianne Betts Shrouded in serenity, the only sound is the soothing one of water trickling off the paddle as it dips rhythmically in and out of the Chobe River, interrupted only by the calls of different birds. Then comes the melodic hum of my guide and poler’s voice as he knowledgeably explains the interesting…
By Marianne Betts The dust has settled, blisters and sore muscles are healing, but the spring in Casper Mpofu’s step remains after reclaiming his title as Africa Albida Tourism’s (AAT) fastest runner for a record fifth time after he crossed the finish line first amongst the hospitality group’s runners in the Victoria Falls marathon on…
By Marianne Betts The countdown to the Victoria Falls marathon is on, and no one is more eager to compete than the nimble-footed Casper Mpofu, who is hoping to reclaim his title as hospitality group Africa Albida Tourism’s fastest runner. After being the fastest four times, completing the half marathon in a personal best…
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Raises Funds for Vulture Conservation By Marianne Betts Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, home to the renowned Vulture Culture Experience, has raised nearly $5,000 which has gone towards the conservation of these endangered sentinels of the skies. Last August vulture icons were added to a selection of meals on the menus at…
The Rising Zambezi River Ushers Victoria Falls to its Fullest Splendour By Marianne Betts One of Mother Nature’s greatest works of art, Victoria Falls, is reaching its fullest splendour, with the Zambezi River at its highest in nearly a decade and water levels expected to peak in the next few days. According to Zambezi River…
The $600,000 Victoria Falls Safari Club redevelopment which was completed at the end of March included the addition of a swimming pool precinct and an expansion of its central building to include a new restaurant. The swimming pool precinct features a plunge pool with a horizon waterfall spilling into a 15m lap pool, surrounded on…