By Marianne Betts Victoria Falls Safari Spa, the largest and first purpose-built spa in Zimbabwe’s leading travel destination, has been open for 100 days, but what is it like? I popped in to try it out and see what all the fuss is about. I’m booked in for a 30-minute muscle ease massage – a…
By Marianne Betts Rising Victoria Falls artist Tich Ncube has come full circle – through his art he is giving back to the wildlife which he has drawn on for inspiration as far back as he can remember. While Tich has already donated to wildlife and conservation internationally through UK-based organisations the David Shepherd Wildlife…
With the resumption of flights into Victoria Falls in October, and Zimbabwe’s land borders set to re-open on December 1, now is the time to start planning that special getaway to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World!
The Zambezi River is one of the legendary rivers of the world, rising in Zambia, flowing through Angola, along the edges of Namibia and Botswana, between Zambia and Zimbabwe and to Mozambique before emptying into the Indian Ocean.
Travel restrictions imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic have brought Zimbabwe’s top tourist destination to a standstill – the craft markets are closed, as are the many souvenir shops and hotels and the larger species of wildlife – particularly elephants – have returned to its quiet centre.
By Marianne Betts A new buzz of creativity envelopes Victoria Falls Recycling, as old wine, beer, cider and spirit bottles are now being turned into glasses and candle holders … and this is just the beginning! Victoria Falls Recycling co-ordinator Charlene Hewat, a well-known conservationist, says the list of products the glass will soon be…
By Marianne Betts An unknown underdog in the form of Boma waiter Wellington Ndlovu came from nowhere to beat favourites Jaya Mapfumo and Casper Mpofu to be the first Africa Albida Tourism staffer across the finish line in the Victoria Falls half marathon on Sunday. Ndlovu completed the half marathon in an impressive 1 hour…
An Old Rivalry Ignites As ‘Bucket List’ Victoria Falls Marathon Looms By Marianne Betts It’s almost that time of year again, the time when thousands of runners descend on Zimbabwe’s top tourist destination to participate in its largest sporting event – the Victoria Falls marathon. The Econet Victoria Falls Marathon should be on every bucket…
By Marianne Betts You may ask what is the risk of catching malaria in Victoria Falls? The good news is that the region is winning the war against malaria, with a very low incidence of the mosquito-borne disease in Zimbabwe’s top tourist destination. Latest official figures reveal there were just 15 cases of malaria…
New Restaurants to Try In Victoria Falls By Marianne Betts The culinary scene is abuzz in Victoria Falls with new chefs in town, new eateries opening and one hotel is welcoming the public to its restaurant for the first time. Here are some of the newcomers to town worth a try … Three Monkeys…