Our guide led the way towards the ancient path beyond stone relics and up steep steps through narrow passages. We reached a complex on the top of the hill, a section of Great Zimbabwe.
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We travelled through much of Zimbabwe almost on a circular route in 2010. It is one of Southern Africa’s most impressive but controversial countries and our trip gave us a fleeting glance of how beautiful and interesting it is.
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Remote, rugged and untamed, Mana Pools is not the easiest safari destination to get to in Zimbabwe. Perhaps that is why it is the ultimate location for adventure addicts that love off the beaten track places.
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The ferry that would take us to the town of Kariba was a bit late, but then what’s new? Has a ferry ever left on time in Africa?
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The golden hour in Africa. Shadows lengthened over the parched savanna landscape at Nyamandhlovu Pan. The last hour of daylight, before the sun sets over Hwange, wildlife come to quench their thirst.
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In the midst of Matobo Hills lies Matobo National Park, our first overnight stop in Zimbabwe. A natural splendour.
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The tingle of anticipation of an overland adventure through Africa captivates so many explorers, even if it is only a brief visit to one’s neighbouring country, especially if you have heard much about it. Plotting a map and choosing a route and itinerary is part of the fun but planning and executing a trip to Zimbabwe is not the easiest.
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In 2021 we were privileged. We travelled more than expected throughout the second year of the pandemic even though we did not travel internationally.
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There is a remote stretch of sand in Mozambique. It begged to be discovered by us. Is it an island? We took a road trip to find out.
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Elephants are highly intelligent. There have been numerous occurrences where they’ve charged humans, vehicles and other animals too.
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Alert as an antelope, the Sangoma peered at me. His leathery hands lifted a small grimy sack. He shook it while uttering words I couldn’t comprehend.
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Let me take you on a journey to a far away place. This place is a land of contrasts. A rugged land, a hushed pulsating world with a sun that beats ruthlessly on you.
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We were excited to visit Hwange, previously known as Wankee. It would be our first encounter with the wild animals of Zimbabwe.
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