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…
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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…
By Marianne Betts It is well known that the world’s largest waterfall is a bucket list travel destination, but less is known of the events in Victoria Falls, with a world class music festival as well as a range of sporting challenges staged annually in this spectacular setting. In coming months, the Zimbabwean tourist attraction…
Joseph Bunga, the founder of Area 46, a Harare-based video production company, has returned to his home in Harare after a three month long stay in Victoria Falls at Lokuthula Lodges where he lived and worked, along with his children, Jared, 18, and Rebecca, 15. Africa Albida Tourism caught up with the producer of reality…
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Photos: Charles Brightman; Words: Marianne Betts One of the best places to spot wildlife in Victoria Falls is at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge which overlooks the Zambezi National Park and a waterhole that attracts many of the 103 species of mammals and 700 species of birds found in Zimbabwe. Elephant, buffalo, kudu, impala, warthog and…
Travelers to southern Africa often ask when the best time of year to do a safari is, and Victoria Falls in the green season can be as good a time as any. The “green season” is the low season in Southern Africa, typically between January and June, with much of it falling in the warm rainy months
A road trip to Victoria falls with kids was such fun. During Zimbabwe’s current lockdown hotels, national parks and tourism attractions have
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.
While the Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, is undoubtedly the main attraction, many visitors delight in discovering the unexpected hidden gems from beneath the lush canopy of the rainforest.
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.
Victoria Falls is putting on its most glorious display of raw breath-taking beauty and intensity of the year, but with the rainy season over, in coming months it will drop to a fraction of its current volume.
Wildlife conservation efforts are under threat as vital funding for the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU) has been slashed as the economic impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic bites, prompting a heartfelt plea for support by head of operations Charles Brightman.
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge estate wildlife supervisor Moses Garira says the number visiting the Vulture Culture Experience daily had dwindled by more than half following a poisoning incident last June 130km away Botswana.
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…
Photos: Sarah Kerr Words: Marianne Betts Victoria Falls has a hidden treasure, so hidden the wildlife doesn’t even really know it’s there – it is a unique hide on the edge of Victoria Falls Safari Lodge’s well-known waterhole. Siduli Hide was designed to look like a termite mound, concealing onlookers inside it, as they watch…
By Marianne Betts The water levels at the Victoria Falls fluctuate dramatically throughout the year, and like any of Mother Nature’s greatest works of art, it is ever changing, and, still splendid now, despite experiencing its lowest water levels in nearly 25 years. The world’s largest waterfall, which straddles Zimbabwe and Zambia, is formed…
The Importance Of Vulture Conservation In Victoria Falls By Marianne Betts A world without vultures would be catastrophic, says leading conservationist Kerri Wolter. “There would be huge outbreaks of disease,” Wolter, VulPro (the South African-based Vulture Conservation Programme) CEO, says. The clock is ticking as the International Union for Conservation of Nature has listed all…
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…
Victoria Falls Recycling Collects More Than 24 Tonnes of Waste in its First Year By Marianne Betts In the midst of Victoria Falls’ industrial area is an unremarkable site with a grey shed, rows of baled plastic water bottles and cardboard, and a large wire cage, seemingly full of rubbish. On the side of the…
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…
A Foodie Revolution Is Underway in Victoria Falls! By Marianne Betts There is something cooking in Victoria Falls … and it smells good! Over the past months, Zimbabwe’s once again busy tourist destination has been undergoing something of a foodie revolution – in addition to many exciting new eateries opening their doors, several chefs with…
Meet the Unsung Heroes of Victoria Falls Who Risk Their Lives Daily to Save its Wildlife By Marianne Betts Victoria Falls has 17 unsung heroes, who risk their lives daily, often in the searing heat and without adequate resources, patrolling the bush to protect the region’s precious wildlife and trees. The Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit…
CHOBE NATIONAL PARK’S BABY BOOM IS IN FULL BLOOM …. AGAIN! By Marianne Betts The welcome first rains of the season have just fallen in Chobe National Park, Botswana, transforming the parched brown terrain to an emerald green, and dampening the searing heat. But most remarkably, with these rains has come the miracle of new…
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…
By Marianne Betts Visitors, of course, go to Victoria Falls to see one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. But while in Victoria Falls there is also a lesser known past time that promises endless amusement – monkey and baboon watching! There are plenty of these primates in and around the town of…
Day 1, 6 March 2018, the Chobe River is a small channel Day 4, 9 March 2018, the Chobe River is fast filling its floodplain Day 8, 13 March 2018, the Chobe River has filled its entire floodplain By Marianne Betts A lot can happen in a week, especially when Mother Nature is involved. Over…
Ingredients 250g dark chocolate 125g white sugar 3 eggs 50ml fresh cream 75ml whipped cream Method 1. Place chocolate in a large bowl set over a bain-marie or in a double boiler at a low simmer. 2. Stir chocolate until melted. 3. Turn off the heat and let stand. 4. Beat the cream over ice…
By Marianne Betts A lot has changed for Rachel Sakara since she started out as a laundry hand at Lokuthula Lodges 25 years ago. Rachel is one of 55 staff to receive long service awards, this month, in recognition of working for Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) for between five and 25 years. AAT operates Lokuthula…
By Marianne Betts Chloe Reynolds and Chris Byles celebrated their Valentine’s Day engagement at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, after he’d got down on bended knee in front of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World to pop the question. The Valentine’s Day rain did nothing to dampen their spirits, with Chris being determined…
“Sometimes, especially in Africa, words just cannot do justice to the beauty around us” By Marianne Betts Karen Tselentis, of Sole Sista, a Harare-based restaurant reviewing duo, whose social media site proclaims to celebrate the love of good food, great wine and the finer things in life, stayed at Victoria Falls Safari Club last month.…
After all the December celebrations and decadent splurges, it is now time to give your body a break and get a little healthy. So, we decided to give you a delicious, easy and very healthy soup as the recipe of the month for January. Spinach and watercress soup 30g spinach 30g watercress Pinch salt Pinch…
Meaningful Travel: From Little Things, Big Things Grow By Marianne Betts A Swedish university professor travelled to Victoria Falls for the holiday of a lifetime, along with her mother and daughter, but instead of filling her suitcases with the usual swimwear and safari gear, she crammed them with goods for local communities in need. Lovisa…
Bring your family and loved ones to join in on our Christmas programme, starting with amazing Christmas Carols led by our Insizwa singers and drummers, a night not to be missed!
The Boma Crème Caramel Dessert Recipe A stylish gluten-free dessert which everyone will love! Ingredients (10 portions) 200g Granulated sugar 250g water 1l fresh milk 8 whole eggs 100g castor sugar 6-8 drops vanilla essence Method Prepare the caramel by gently boiling sugar in three quarters of water in a pan. When the sugar is…
New Activities to Try in Victoria Falls By Marianne Betts Victoria Falls is bustling with life and energy. The current boom in tourist arrivals to Zimbabwe’s top resort town, which boasts one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, has brought with it a flurry of activity. New lodges, hotel rooms, restaurants, bars…
Victoria Falls Safari Club: “Watching the sunset from the viewing deck is truly memorable.” By Marianne Betts A team from South African-based travel company Safari365 stayed at Victoria Falls Safari Club recently, and CEO Marcus Brain believes it is a great option for those looking for a luxurious lodge in Victoria Falls. “It is smaller,…
Victoria Falls Safari Club Dinner Crumbed Brie Cheese Salad (Mixed lettuces, rocket, basil, beetroot crisps, walnuts and cranberry sauce) Ingredients 150g brie cheese 1/5 cup plain flour 1 egg ¼ cup bread crumbs ¼ Lettuces (red, fancy, romaine, butter) 20g Tomatoes 20g Cucumber 1 bunch (Rocket, basil) 20g Red pepper 60g Walnuts 5g beetroot…
Bicycles Help Fight Poaching in Victoria Falls George Ngwenya’s life has become a little bit easier in the past couple of weeks. The 65-year-old grandfather, who is a scout for the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU), lives in a rural village just outside Zimbabwe’s top resort town. His daily 10km commute to work used to…
The Seasons of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – A Project by Africa Albida Tourism In a captivating project spanning 12 months, we have documented the changing panorama of the Victoria Falls from an aerial perspective. The project’s objective was to highlight the different levels of water in the Victoria Falls in each month of the year. …
Who does not love a delicious dessert, especially Pannacotta? Our incredible Chef Munya who runs the MaKuwa-Kuwa restaurant at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is willing to share his delicious recipe with you. Try this at home and your guests won’t be able to resist diving in! Vanilla Panacotta recipe (9 cup yield) Ingredients 750ml fresh cream…
Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Golf Day Friday 22 September 2017 Play your part in conserving Zimbabwe’s wildlife and trees by supporting the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit’s (VFAPU) annual fundraising golf day to be held on 22 September at Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club. VFAPU is a non-profit organisation that was established by local safari operator and conservationist…
VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI LODGE’S HOME MADE MORNING MUESLI BARS Picture this, its early morning, your grab a cup of coffee and a delicious Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Morning Muesli bar and whilst you enjoy your morning “me time” you reminisce about your great travels, possibly from your recent trip to Victoria Falls. So that is why…
VICTORIA FALLS CHEESE POTATO SOUP (CRISPY BACON STRIP-optional) METHOD Peel the potato cut into dices Finely chop the onions, celery and leeks In a hot pan add butter and oil Put the cut vegetables onto the sauce pan Add vegetable stock and season Simmer until the potatoes are completely cooked Blend and finish off with…
Econet Victoria Falls Marathon 2017 Fielding the largest contingent in the Econet Vic Falls Marathon 2017 corporate challenge, AAT had 75 participants running in two of the event’s three categories, with 25 of the runners taking part in the race for the first time. Runners came from across all departments in the group, including Accounts,…
Abandoned Children’s Fund donates to children in Victoria Falls Orphaned and disadvantaged children from Jabulani School, Simakade Primary School and Vulindlela Secondary School in Chief Mvutu’s area recently had much to smile about when Derek and Sandy Hammond, guests who recently stayed at Victoria Falls Safari Club, donated basic commodities on behalf of the Abandoned…
What is Wolrd Gin Day you may ask? World Gin Day is a global celebration of all things gin, on the second Saturday in June every year! The idea is simple: get people together all around the world with a legitimate excuse to drink some gin, whether it’s in a cocktail, G&T or neat (yes,…
RECIPE FOR SAFARI PIE PUFF PASTRY 1kg cake flour 150g margarine 850g Paarfex 20ml lemon juice Cold enough water METHOD Rub in margarine, flour and salt Make a well in the middle Add lemon juice and cold water Need thoroughly Roll out Fold Paarfex onto the door and need Fold into as many folds to…
IMAGE CAPTION: Naklon Trading donates 17 gas stoves to Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit scouts. Left to right: Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) marketing manager Nommy Vuma, Naklon Trading warehouse manager Heavens Beula, Naklon Trading admin assistant Nonie Chigarira, AAT chief executive Ross Kennedy and Naklon Trading director Craig Waugh at the handover of the gas cookers…
Ingredients 4 eggs 125g sugar 100g flour 75g margarine/ butter 25g cocoa powder For sauce 50g dark chocolate 50g white chocolate 100ml fresh cream Method Whisk sugar and eggs to ribbon stage Melt margarine/butter in a sauce pan Sieve flour and cocoa powder Fold in flour into the mixture Add melted margarine/butter Pour into the…
The Boma Cafe – Opening for Breakfast! In yet another development and innovation at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge resort, we are opening The Boma Café earlier in the day to commence a new breakfast offering. Lokuthula Lodges B&B guests (who have up to now been having their breakfast at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge’s MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant),…
Braised salmon Vegetable broth, brunoise potatoes and capers Ingredients (1 serving) • 200g fresh salmon • 1 tbsp. olive oil • 30g chopped shallots • 30g sliced celery • 1 clove crushed garlic • 4 cherry tomatoes • 20ml white wine • 200ml chicken stock or vegetable stock • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice •…
Meet The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show’s New Head Chef! By Marianne Betts The Boma’s new head chef, rising star Brighton Nekatambe, has represented Zimbabwe internationally, and gained valuable culinary experience both at home and abroad. He descends from a long line of Nambya chiefs, and with three of his siblings also chefs,…
Makuwa-Kuwa Pancake recipe Ingredients (4 portions) 100grams Flour 20grams Baking Powder Pinch of salt 1 Egg 124ml Milk 10grams Butter 50grams Sugar Oil (small amount to cover bottom of pan) Method Sieve the flour and salt in a bowl, make a well in the centre Add the egg and milk gradually incorporating the flour from the…
Highlights of a guests trip to Victoria Falls More information, inspiration and impressions can be found in our travel blog for couples: http://www.niedblog.de Some highlights of our recent trip to Victoria Falls: Locations and activities include most major view points on Zimbabwe side of the Victoria Falls National Park, our lovely stay at Victoria Falls…
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The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show, a “must do” Victoria Falls experience, has just got a lot more bite, with a focus on the refreshment and modernisation of its food and entertainment elements now completed. Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) chief executive Ross Kennedy said: “Now in its 25th year, The Boma – Dinner &…
THE BOMA – DINNER & DRUM SHOW HAS A WHOLE LOT MORE BITE! By Marianne Betts ONE of Victoria Falls’ most sought-after experiences, The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show, has a whole lot more bite, with enhancements focusing on its food and entertainment elements, now in place. The refreshed Boma – Dinner & Drum…
By Roxanne Reid Getting a safari guide to ourselves means we can indulge our interest in plants and stop to watch small creatures like lizards and birds. So we punched the air in triumph when we learnt our early morning drive was going to be a safari for two at Ngoma Lodge in Chobe, Botswana Ngoma…
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…
On a quiet evening at edge of the Zambezi National Park near Victoria Falls, laughter could be heard echoing through the savanna. It was the sound of happiness in the bush, and of comedy records being broken. On Tuesday night, Zimbabwean funny man Carl Joshua Ncube was performing his penultimate stand-up comedy show at…
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 Boma’s Dinner & Drum Show, a popular Victoria Falls experience, is being refreshed with a focus on enhancing and modernising both the food and the entertainment. The Boma’s food offering is being fine-tuned under the guidance of South African celebrity chef Arnold Tanzer, while a new logo and tagline were unveiled by Africa Albida…
It was a fantastic year for the Africa Albida Tourism team, and although all the staff did a great job in 2015, it’s important to single out those special employees who have made a significant impact on the team and guests at the lodges. Below are the outstanding employees of 2015. Phillip Kaphaizi: Back of…
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…
Bacon-wrapped pork loin with: Mango coulis, buttered basil potato mash, vegetable ribbons, glazed baby apple Ingredients (2 portions) 200g Pork loin 50g Streaky bacon 100 g Potatoes 30g175gTinned mango 30g Carrots 30g Baby marrow 30g Red pepper 20gOnions 2 Baby apples 20g Honey 40ml White wine Basil 2 Pork crackling 60ml Gravy Method Trim…
SOUTH African Super Rugby side the Toyota Free State Cheetahs recently came to Zimbabwe and they conquered – winning their pre-season clash in Harare against the Vodacom Bulls, before visiting the country’s top tourist attraction, Victoria Falls. The 45-strong squad, who stayed with us at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge this week, were blown away by…
Funny-man Carl Joshua Ncube brought down the house last weekend at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, where he was performing his hilarious show Wild Wild Valentines. The show, which he performed to a packed lodge, was in aid of the Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit, the organisation that combats wildlife poaching in the Vic Falls area.…
We recently had the pleasure of hosting the wonderful celeb chef Sarah Graham here at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, where she was filming an episode of her cooking show: Sarah Graham’s Food Safari. She teamed up with our head chef, Munya, and the two proceeded to make magic on the deck of Safari Lodge in…
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…
By Darryl Timms, Ngoma Safari Lodge guest The most memorable highlight of our recent stay Ngoma was a dramatic encounter with a leopard on the Chobe River. Bevan, our guide, was the first to spot the leopard neatly camouflaged in the thick Chobe bush as we were driving by the river. The big cat immediately broke…
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…
Every evening, an inquisitive (and hungry) hyena wanders up to the Safari Lodge waterhole to scavenge for leftover scraps from the day’s vulture feeding. He’s not always alone. Sometimes there are two or three hyenas that come right up to the front of the lodge where the spotlight illuminates the waterhole during dinner. Guests…
Here’s the latest delicious recipe from the Makuwa Kuwa Restaurant, compiled by the one and only Chef Munya, Executive Chef at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. If you have visited the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge before, you will know how amazing Munya’s tasty food is, and we love giving you the opportunity to make these recipes for…
By Marianne Betts ONE thing about Victoria Falls is there is certainly no shortage of activities to keep you entertained. Here’s a list of the top seven to include in your trip to Victoria Falls. Tour of the Falls A guided tour of the Victoria Falls Rainforest brings the rich history of this magnificent Wonder…
By Marianne Betts DAWN has just broken in the normally sleepy resort town of Victoria Falls. But today is different. It is the day of the Econet Victoria Falls Marathon, and the main street has been transformed into a river of vibrant colour, energy and chatter. The full marathon runners have already gone, and the…
We have a regular visitor to the Safari Lodge waterhole – an old lone male giraffe – who likes to wander down in the mornings to have a drink, as guests look on from the Makuwa Kuwa Resturant. One of our Restaurant Supervisors, Owen Moyo, came up with the idea of naming him, so we can…
When the founders of the world-famous Victoria Falls Safari Lodge (Dave Glynn and Ross Kennedy) first came up with the idea of building the Safari Club just next door to the lodge, they knew that there were a select group of guests to the Falls who were looking for something different and something special. They knew…
In December 2013, The Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust (VFWT) took in a young white-backed vulture that had been found lying on the ground in the Zambezi National Park, unable to lift his head and struggling with an injured wing. A local resident brought the injured vulture into VFWT, where wildlife veterinarians treated him, and decided…
Victoria Falls Anti-poaching Game Scouts are attending first aid courses at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, which are lead by Tim Scarrott – a long-serving sub-committee member of Save African Rhino Foundation and a professional paramedic. The aim of the course is to provide the scouts with the necessary medical skills and preparedness should they be…
Two individuals have become the first humans to cross the 100-metre precipice over Victoria Falls gorge on foot. 26-year old economic science student Lukas Irmler from Freising, Germany and 34-year old science journalist and crime author Reinhard Kleindl, from Graz, Austria, worked towards the realisation of their extraordinary dream for two years, and finally got…
Update thanks to James Slade from the International Anti-Poaching Foundation The International Anti-Poaching Foundation (IAPF) and the Nakavango Conservation Program are pleased to introduce a couple of new additions to the resident rhino population at Victoria Falls. A small female calf was born around the 1st of July this year, and has literally hit the…
Last week, a local young man in Victoria Falls, Wesley Ndlovu, discovered a buffalo trapped in the mud early near the town. He quickly contacted a team from National Parks and the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust to help rescue the buffalo from an almost certain muddy death. The buffalo was very young–probably still being weaned…
Dave Glynn and Ross Kennedy, the intrepid founders of Victoria Falls Safari Lodge and its parent company, Africa Albida Tourism, got together recently to brainstorm a few facts about the 20-year-old business that people might not know. It turned out to be an utterly fascinating conversation, accounting for two decades of challenges, tragedies, opportunities, successes…
Conor and Emma O Beirne, understand just what families need on holiday to Victoria Falls. As the founders and publishers of Happy Readers Zimbabwe, a literacy program for children in Africa learning to read with English as a second language, they know what they want for their kids. The O Beirne family recently stayed with Africa…
19 years ago we found this amazing baobab tree in an open cast mine in Hwange area, so we agreed to bring it to Victoria Falls. It was 18 meters tall and needed a low-loader to transport it the over 100km all the way to Victoria Falls. It was a mammoth task and we…
It was 200 years ago to the day that the famous explorer Dr. David Livingstone, had taken his first breath of air. To mark the occasion, I was huddled around a bar room table in Victoria Falls, listening to historian Russel Gammon reflect on the Scottish explorer’s enigmatic life. Gammon’s warm voice filled the silence…
The hot, dry months of September and October provide “the greatest show on earth” in terms of a wildlife safari experience in Botswana’s massive Chobe National Park. Many hundreds of elephants and buffalo congregate on the floodplains of the Chobe River and it is not unusual to marvel at a vista of thousands of animals.…
