Accommodation Review: Masuwe Lodge, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
What we tell people: This was my first time staying at Masuwe Lodge and it won’t be the last. It’s a big step up from staying in town, with wildlife…
Trip report: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
Introduction In November last year I was invited on a familiarisation trip to Zimbabwe with my good friends and partner company, Imvelo Safari Lodges. These are arranged for travel agents…
Our new tour company is open for business!
Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you all know that our new tour company is finally open for business! Yes, after many months of research and testing the waters…
Experiencing life on the edge at Gorges Lodge, Zimbabwe
Last year I experienced Zimbabwe for the first time - and I thoroughly recommend you do the same... Introduction As this picture of the bar area suggests, Gorges Lodge is…
My first African safari – Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
It took me 44 years, but I got there in the end. In 2014 I finally got to realise what all the fuss is about. Actually, I guess I knew…
A flying visit to Flatdogs Camp in Zambia
Introduction The story so far: after spending a week in Malawi during my month-long trip to Africa earlier this year to attend three travel trade shows, I had five days…
Hotel Review – The Peech Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa
Earlier this year I booked flights using airline miles to get me to Johannesburg where I would meet up with the rest of the Sunway Safaris group for our trip…
Retro Travel Photo – Before We Grew Up: Djenne Mosque, Mali, West Africa
In this new occasional section we share some of the travel photos from our archives - when we paid our dues but rarely our way. Times were tough, hitch-hiking was…