Starting School with a Spring in their Step Marianne Betts Children at a small rural school in northern Botswana will start the new year with an extra spring in their step. The children at Mabele Primary School, on the edge of Chobe National Park, will be wearing brand new sturdy black shoes following the generosity…
There are few times when golfers and anti-poaching teams might join forces to protect wildlife—this was one of those times. A fundraising golf tournament, held at the local Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club in Harare in September raised $26,300 as part of the efforts on the war on poaching. Over 132 players came together for…
Victoria Falls Guest Donates Books and Shelves to Local Schools By Modester Bonda During her holiday in Victoria Falls in April, one of our Victoria Falls Safari Club guests, Lisa Obermeit, asked us if there were any schools that were in need of books because she wanted to help the local people of…
The Vulture Culture experience at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is about to get a facelift. Guests will now be able to witness the spectacular sight of hundreds of vultures descend from the sky, from a secluded ‘hide’. For the last 5 years, the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge guests have been able to get a…
AAT recently participated in the 10th annual Econet Victoria Falls Marathon—and it turned out to be one of the most successful marathons in the history of the event. There were an impressive 2280 participants taking part in three races—the Econet full and half marathons and the EcoSure 7.5km Fun Run—an increase on last years’ entries.…
The ivory dealers, all Victoria Falls residents, were caught in January last year with nearly 10kg of elephant tusks during undercover operations, and each was sentenced to nine years in prison, Mr Brightman said. “VFAPU assists and funds a number of these types of operations each year. VFAPU helped in several cases where poachers…
After all the social media talk about water disappearing from Victoria Falls in the last few months, the water levels are now rising again. Despite the scaremongering, changes in water levels are normal, although last year was drier than average due to low rainfall in the catchment area north of Victoria Falls. There are natural…
What!? I can help others in need just by packing a bag and going on holiday? Let me explain. ‘Packing for a Purpose’ is something that all travellers should consider before they venture off on a holiday to Africa. The ‘Pack for a Purpose‘ movement provides a network for travellers around the world to contribute…
The war on poaching has been given a record $30,000 boost by a fundraising golf tournament held at Victoria Falls. A total of 132 players—making up 33 teams—teed off for charity at the 15thannual fundraising Golf Day for the Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit (VFAPU) at Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club, coordinated and sponsored by Africa…
The rain never stops in the magical forest beside the Victoria Falls. It pours through the canopy all day and night. Even when the sky is clear and the clouds are long gone, the thunder and rain never stops. But this downpour is not caused by weather or precipitation. It does not come from the…