In total, the African continent is home to more than 370 national parks. Kenya is home to the most, with 23. And this isn’t including other wildlife reserves which don’t boast “national park” status. For travellers looking to enjoy a safari to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino,...
Posts Tagged with Zimbabwe
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Cameras at the Ready: 7 of the Best Views in the World and Where to Find Them (7 minute read)
The world is a wonderful, diverse place and there are incredible vistas to be seen around every corner. Whether they’re natural wonders or man-made masterpieces, you’re sure to stumble across some jaw-dropping views and scenery wherever in the world you travel. We thought we’d pick out seven of the...
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4 African Adventures Everyone Should Experience (6 minute read)
Africa is a fantastic continent for once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Because of this, many people choose it as a honeymoon destination, or somewhere to visit after retirement. Options in Africa include spotting the Big Five on a wildlife safari and exploring the colourful souks of Morocco. Moments of wonder and vibrant...
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Where to See the Lion King Characters in the Wild
The live-action remake of The Lion King is soon to be hitting cinemas, with its iconic characters given a new lease of life by a star-studded cast. But if you’re interested in seeing Simba or Pumba off the big screen and in their natural habitats, here’s where to see...
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Five Great Reasons to Go to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a country that many have heard of, but often know very little about. It doesn’t always make the headlines for the right reasons, whether it’s an unfortunate weather incident, the devaluation of their currency or internal politics. And it’s not always the first destination to spring to...
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The Highlights of Southern Africa Besides its Wildlife
Southern Africa’s most obvious attraction is its wildlife. And with famous parks including Kruger, South Luangwa and Chobe home to the iconic ‘Big Five’, you can see why. But beyond its lions and rhinos, this diverse region has a variety of other attractions that are just as worthy of your...
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The best Vic Falls experience – Zimbabwe or Zambia?
Largely considered one of the planet’s greatest natural wonders, Victoria Falls is an unforgettable sight to behold. It may not rival the world’s highest waterfall – that accolade goes to Angel Falls in Venezuela – nor can it claim to be the widest with the little-known Khone Falls in Laos...
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Overlanding from Vic Falls to Jo’burg
I recently returned from Africa after travelling on an overland adventure from Victoria Falls to Johannesburg on our 12 day tour. While the main highlights en route were the thundering Victoria Falls, Chobe National Park, the picturesque Okavango Delta and Kruger National Park, it is often the little things that make...
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Waterfalls, wildlife and sunsets
As vast as it is diverse, Africa is a continent rich in dramatic scenery, natural beauty, colourful tribal culture, stunning white sand beaches and the world’s most prolific concentration of wildlife in their natural habitat. Our own Francesca Codispoti journeyed to Africa on an overland camping safari through Zimbabwe, Botswana and...
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Incredible Victoria Falls
Whether you find yourself in Victoria Falls at the start or end of your overland safari through East or Southern Africa, why not take advantage of all this incredible location has to offer. Whether you are an adventure seeker or a wildlife enthusiast, here are our top picks. ...