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13/02/2015

Just a little reminder to 'Like' the Vayeni page if you haven't already... Harare friends can continue getting news via Outbound Harare. For now, for here, we bid you adieu!
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"Creating Escapes for the Soul"
Luxury Safari Specialist

31/01/2015

Loyal My African Experience viewers! Thank you for your support with MAE. We have merged with Harare based custom tour and travel provider, Vayeni. Please will you take the time to LIKE Vayeni to keep abreast of pertinent specials, news and general Africa love. We'll be assisting our clients with better services, rates and support and are looking forward to keeping up with you there!!

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27/11/2014

Aren't they gorgeous?? So special to see.

25/11/2014

Happy little blog. After all, travel in Africa is FUN!

An old Africa hand was recently quoted in an article about “going beyond the infinity pool”, to effect, “…screw it. Experiential travel is for the birds. What we want to be doing is experimental travel!” For generations before the marketing gurus dug up this “experiential” word, safaris were exactly…

19/11/2014

Fantastic boutique Kenyan company - great concept - safari on bike.

12/11/2014

And in Victoria Falls... daredevils thrive

04/11/2014

It is prime season in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park. Little Makololo's well known for their elephants, thriving this year.

Do you think they know she's there?

Incredible lion (and elephant) sightings in Hwange have been the order of the day lately... http://www.wilderness-safaris.com/blog/posts/little-makalolo-september-2014

21/10/2014

We are often asked about the different giraffe markings/patterns in Africa. This gives a very good comparison.

15/10/2014

http://www.timeout.com/travel/features/1169/the-worlds-50-best-travel-apps

Read about The world's 50 best travel apps - Time Out Travel

02/10/2014

Joyous rhino news! Beautiful baby born in Victoria Falls's Stanley and Livingstone Reserve. They're looking for names if you're feeling inspired by all that cuteness.

30/09/2014

By far one of the most amazing sightings of all time... http://blog.londolozi.com/2014/09/lion-vs-hyenas-fight/

25/09/2014

Thanks to all of our partners that contribute greatly to protect our rhino. World Rhino Day highlights the efforts they make year round.

.May today's global recognition of Rhino continue to strengthen the fight against poaching.

24/08/2014

"This is Zimbabwe — for my money, the best safari destination in Africa." - writes Chris Haslam of the UK Sunday Times. Believe it!

It’s sunset in the bush, and time for the safari afterparty. The setting — acacia, water hole, G&T — is perfect, but as Venus lights up, a herd of 30 elephants gatecrashes the party, shuffling in with rumbling bellies and dust-streaked tusks.

24/08/2014

Safari Dreaming....

12/08/2014

Stunning photographs in honour of World Elephant Day

THE TOP TEN IMAGES IN THE WORLD ELEPHANT DAY PHOTO COMPETITION

12/08/2014

Zimbabwe's Mana Pools is one of Africa's most legendary spots for incredible elephant...
.. and where better than Ruckomechi Camp?

http://www.africaphotographictravel.co.za/safaris/magical-mana-pools/

05/08/2014

The "Fest Gurus" are on a mission to visit every major festival in Africa - here they pick the continent's best music festivals.

29/07/2014

NEW TRAVEL REGULATIONS TO SOUTH AFRICA RELATING TO TRAVEL WITH CHILDREN

• Both parents travelling with child(ren) under the age of 18 years have to produce a full/unabridged birth certificate for the child (both parents’ details must be on the birth certificate)
• One parent travelling with child(ren) must have consent from other parent in the form of an affidavit or custody agreement confirming permission to travel with child(ren)
• One parent travelling with child(ren) and other parent passed away, must produce death certificate of deceased parent.
• Guardians travelling with child(ren) must provide affidavits from parents giving permission for child(ren) to travel

Failure to provide these documents can result in being denied entry.
NEW ENTRY, EXIT AND VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUTH AFRICA

• Passport must be valid for at least 30 day after intended date of departure from South Africa
• Passport must have two blank ‘visa’ pages (please note that blank ‘endorsement’ pages will not suffice)
• Visitors to South Africa for tourism, short business meetings or transit: no visa needed for up to 90 days. No extension available on tourism visas.
• All other travellers need visas (incl. academics, students on educational trips, entrepreneurs, workers and volunteers). Must apply in person in country of ordinary residence or citizenship.
• A change of visitor visa status is not possible while in South Africa, so visitors intending to work in South Africa must apply for work visas before arrival in South Africa.
• Overstaying a visa expiry date can result in being declared undesirable and being barred from entering South Africa for a specific period of time.

17/07/2014

Travelling to Victoria Falls just got better! Thanks to new low-cost carrier Fly Africa. Starting with Johannesburg and Victoria Falls, and expanding upwards and onwards. Fares start at just $100USD one way up to the Falls. Now there's no reason not to incorporate this Wonder of the World and adventure hub into your Southern African journey.
https://flyafrica.com/en

Looking for low cost flights in Africa? flyafrica.com offers low fare flights all over the continent. Because there’s no such thing as African time.

08/07/2014

18/06/2014

A day in the life of a baby orphaned elephant, in a special sanctuary in Harare, Zimbabwe. Meet baby Moyo.

I recently had the priviledge of spending the day at 'Wild is Life' which is an animal sanctuary in Harare, Zimbabwe. At the sanctuary they have adopted a ba...

13/06/2014

As the world looks on for the start of the 2014 Fifa World Cup, and following a visit from African football star Yaya Toure, football fever has gripped our k...

26/05/2014

Natural, elegant simplicity. Gearing up for 'safari season' - don't miss out on lodges like these in Zambia's Luangwa Valley.

not too long before Chamilandu Bushcamp opens for the season!

photo by Patrick Bentley

19/05/2014

Every step forward..

Vietnam took a huge step forward in the fight against wildlife trafficking this week, when the country’s Ministry of Health and the Traditional Medicine Association agreed to acknowledge that there is no evidence supporting the idea that rhino horn could cure cancer. Rhino horn, which is crushed up…

13/05/2014

European Union Council on Tourism and Trade votes Zimbabwe to be World's Best Tourism Destination for 2014. We are here, we are ready, we are smiling!

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06/05/2014

An overview of extreme sports and adventure activities on offer in Cape Town and surrounding areas. From shark-diving to paragliding.

01/05/2014

If you’re concerned about the calamitous state of rhinos – and wildlife – in Africa, then consider what Ted Reilly has to say. Now 75 years old, Ted has worked his whole adult life for the protection of the Kingdom of Swaziland’s wildlife and its natural habitat. Read more ›