Rural Zimbabwe

We entered Zimbabwe this morning (three countries in two days). It seems very poor, with coal and cattle as the main source of income. The homes still have a small cluster of buildings but these roundLes mer
Harare

We arrived in the capital of Zimbabwe yesterday, a vast contrast to the surrounding countryside we had been in. The avenues of bungalows made you feel like you were in parts of rural Britain, apartLes mer
Eastern Highlands

We drove from Harare to Chimanimani, in the mountains to the east of Zimbabwe. We ended the last part of our long journey that day by having an impromptu Christmas party, including a sing-along to ourLes mer
Great Zimbabwe National Monument (ruins)

We drove west across the country and stopped for the afternoon at the ruins just outside Masvingo. In the distance you could see a part of Lake Mutirikwe, just as we could from our camp that night. WeLes mer
Horse Back Safari

We went on a two hour horse ride through their game reserve where we saw giraffes, warthogs and wildebeest up close. In the distance we saw lions and elephants. It was a great way to see wildlifeLes mer
Lion Feeding

A real highlight was witnessing some hungry adult lions being fed. Once the carcasses were ready and we were positioned behind a fence the lions were released. They made a run for the food with theLes mer
Walking with Elephants

Five of us went to walk with the four elephants, for over 2 hours. It was an amazing opportunity to just follow them as they walked through the bush, eating the trees as they went. While they areLes mer
Elephant Interaction

We had a couple of mornings where we went and had time with an elephant, feeding it and petting it. We also had the chance to sit up on its back and cling on whike it stood up. They are trainedLes mer
Antelope Park

We have had three amazing nights at Antelope Park, not only is it a relaxing place to stay with a great vibe, it has friendly staff and lots of wildlife activities. It is set in 1,215 hectares of bushLes mer
Walking with Lions

Believe it or not, these lions are only cubs! They are 21 months old and retire from walking with tourists at 24 months as they become to grown up. These four have already made three kills while onLes mer
Victoria Falls

We took the night train to Victoria Falls, having quite a social evening (read VERY social evening with several cabins becoming packed party rooms) before looking out of the window in the earlyLes mer
Victoria Falls part 2

A walk from the camp to the actual falls on the Zimbabwe side, looking across the gorge at the Zambia falls. They are currently at low water so separate into smaller falls rather than one large sheetLes mer
Lynda RalphLooks very hot & dusty, very primitive but interesting. So many different habitats for you to see xxx
mg.bigadventureHope that overloaded bus is a local one and not a replacement for your yellow truck!
Lyndsay McDonnellVery fascinating to see how the locals travel and where they put the luggage!! Also interesting to see their houses and doing the washing (thank goodness for washing machines!!) Enjoy it all, love xxxx