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08/11/2021

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The Zimbabwean government plans to invest in helping tourism SMEs to grow over the next few years. This announcement followed the hosting of an informal ceremony – held at Pure Africa Waterfront in

07/09/2021

23/07/2021

I get out onto the Zambezi River above Victoria Falls with Prince Ngwenya, who is continuing the legacy of his late father Misheck's Victoria Falls Canoeing ...

06/07/2021

28/04/2021

Get ready for another incredible travel journey with iFit Guide Mick Davie in the Zimbabwe Adventure Series! This 6-part docu-adventure series will take you ...

19/03/2021

Great intiative by National parks rescue

26/02/2021

That WoW factor is what you need!!..the recent jaw dropping Binocular experience of this Ross's Turaco in the Zambezi National Park is one of the many reasons you need to get out and get in nature for that next big sighting, Victoria Falls Canoeing Company is your night in shining armor... Book a trip with us into the Zambezi National Park and get a front row seat into your natural imagination. Stay captivated, mask up and don't hesitate to get in touch any time of any day.

21/02/2021

A loved public campsite in the Zambezi National Park, called Siansimba, has been allocated to a private tourism company with permission to construct an exclusive camp.

It is within our rights and our powers as a community to speak up and to prevent this, and other, allocations of our favourite places within our National Parks to development. Siansimba is special in that it has a unique ebony forest and is one of the most beautiful locations on the river.

A commercial camp there would mean that us locals and all non-paying guests would be denied access to the area. These allocations also typically come with a small concession. We need to act when our freedoms and rights to places that are important and special to us are taken away. The un-wilding of these areas is a huge loss for those of us who seek them. Please lets get together to protect Siansimba from any development.

Please sign the petition to block Siansimba from becoming a private concession! https://secure.avaaz.org/community_petitions/en/national_parks_zimbabwe_save_siansimba/

You can register your comments on this development as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (until 28th February) - download this form and return by email as directed on the form:

Siansimba Tented Safari Camp - Stakeholder Consultation
https://files.fm/u/fxmtju9uz

25/11/2020

A safari experience can be much more than just sites and sounds of wildlife for within every tree,every pride and every watering hole there lies a history of africa and of us.⛺️🛶

We offer a unique adventure that allows gifted,story tellers to not only help you discover new sites and sounds but also a rich narrative of each encounter.

16/05/2020

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29/07/2019

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Pathfinders is running a competition to win a free placement on our FGASA NQF2 Field Guide Course!🤞🏼

Make sure you have liked our Pathfinders page, have shared this post and entered your details here before July 30th! https://pathfindersafrica.com/competition/

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08/03/2019

Did you know the Zambezi river source is in -mwinilunga district very close to the boarder where Zambia,Angola and congo meet and it stretches about 2700 km passing through Namibia Botswana,Zimbabwe finally to its mouth in Mozambique
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16/02/2019

World pangolin day that is the day people come together to raise awareness about this most trafficked mammal

16/01/2019

Looking for a bird watching experience



@ Zambezi National Park

29/11/2018

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04/09/2018

23/08/2018

An opportunity not to be missed a morning game drive in the zambezi national park





@ Victoria Falls National Park

18/08/2018

Abseil Victoria Falls is one of the most scenic abseiling site in the world with the backdrop of Victoria Falls, boiling pot and famous Victoria Falls Bridge. Your Abseiling tour starts by touring the rain-forest taking in the wonder of these waterfalls judged to be one of the best on earth.





@ Zambezi

14/08/2018

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12/08/2018

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12/08/2018

Wondering how and where to spend your festive season??? Visit SADC' tourism engine situated in the Hwange West province in Zimbabwe popularly known as the Resort Town of Victoria Falls. Eland Travel is a travel agent that offers a wide range of packages. For more details visit our website :

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Victoria Falls White Water Rafting was really the first of the adrenaline activities to start
in Victoria Falls in the early 1980's. It was through sport that adrenaline addicts travelled from all over the world to have a go on what is rated as the best one day rafting trip in the world.
Rafting trips run from both the Zimbabwean and Zambian sides and operators on both sides are highly professional.
The water level of the Zambezi River is completely dictated by rainfall, and this has a huge impact on the white water rafting season.
As every years rainfall is different so is every years rafting. So the dates given below are guide lines only.
In Zimbabwe the low water trips (approx August through to late December) start at Rapid number one which is just below the boiling pot of the Victoria Falls and finish after rapid 19.
These trips start early with pick up from your hotel between 6.30am and 7.00am. After a short drive to the edge of the gorge a thorough safety talk is given explaining in detail what you are likely to expect during the day and how to deal with any situation.
You will then be issued with a life jacket and helmet and a paddle if you are going in a paddle boat and start your descent into the gorge, which is a very steep gradient and can prove difficult for some less fit clients.
The rafts are waiting for you on the water and once aboard, more safety measures and instruction take place before heading into rapid number one.
After rapid 19 you then have to walk out the gorge which is a very steep climb of about 250m and should not be underestimated if you have any fitness issues. If you are rafting from the Zambian side there is a cable lift which takes you out.
At the top of the gorge lunch is served and there are plenty of cold drinks and beers after which you are then transported back into town, arriving in town by around 2.30pm, allowing enough time to do another afternoon activity, if you have the energy.
High water runs (May, June, July and Jan, Feb, March) miss out the first 10 rapids as they are just not safe to raft at the high water level. So on this trip you will only do rapids 11 to 23. It is a shorter day even though it is still sold as a full day's rafting.
The high water run is not nearly as exciting as the low water run, so please be aware that if rafting is your main focus plan on coming between August and late December.
The intensity of rafting varies due to the fluctuating levels of water plunging through the gorges. On the whole, lower water levels means higher thrill levels. This is because when the water levels are very high, they flood the rocks and outcrops which are the formation of the rapids. As water levels drop, rocks get closer to the surface and the white water starts to really boil and crash through the gorge.
However when the water level is very high the sheer volume of water makes some rapids unsafe, hence the need for the high water run where the first 10 rapids are left out. As water levels get increasingly higher around about March, the whole river becomes unsafe so the Victoria Falls White Water Rafting is closed until the water levels start to drop again in around June.
Contrary to what some people think, it's not one long rapid there are calm stretches of water in between these monster grade 5 rapids.
This gives you plenty of time to chat and laugh with your fellow rafters, take in the breathtaking scenery, view birds and other wildlife.
There are two types of rafts; oar boats and paddle boats. Oar boats have an aluminium frame mounted either in the middle of the raft or at the back. From here your oarsman controls the raft and guides you through the rapids all you have to do is hang on and high side into the big waves as you hit them.
In a paddle boat there is no frame and you are each given a paddle with which you have to paddle the raft listening to the instructions from your guide who will tell you exactly when to paddle forwards or backwards and when to not paddle at all. In the paddle boat you are more involved but it is definitely more strenuous. On the whole these days mostly paddle boats are run but if there is enough of you in a group who would prefer to go in an oar boat you can request this.
safety is of high importance...
Safety is of paramount importance to these operators and they are extremely experienced in judging the safety of water levels.
Appropriate clothing would be swimming shorts and a T shirt a base ball style cap and some old footwear. Don't forget your suntan cream. You will be supplied with safety gear such as life jackets and helmets.
It's like spending the day in the dishwasher so don't think of taking any valuables, including cameras and spectacles, unless they are absolutely vital.

19/07/2018

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18/07/2018

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Victoria Falls canoeing above the Falls on the upper Zambezi is the perfect activity for those who not only want to see the abundant bird and animal life but also want to experience the peace, tranquillity and beauty of the Zambezi River. The river is a kilometre wide and in places a bit more. It has an indescribable beauty with crystal clear waters and a myriad of islands and channels to explore.
The birdlife is phenomenal with rare beauties like the African Finfoot, half collared kingfisher, palm thrush and numerous others species. Elephants and other game is often encountered on theZimbabwean side so whether you are an avid bird watcher, wildlife fan or just want to experience the peace and tranquillity of this mighty river, I would highly recommend an “Above the Victoria Falls Canoeing Trip” it’s a great way to get to know this outstanding location.
Sections of the upper river do have some white water rapids, nothing like the rapids below the falls but enough to get your heart racing. There are days trips and overnight canoe trips on offer so make sure when booking you are clear on what you prefer. For information about overnight canoe trips
Cameras and videos can be taken on the trip with the guides keeping them safe in a waterproof bag in the wetter sections.
On these canoe trips, guests paddle their own canoes/kayaks following their experienced canoe guide. You don't have to be a canoeing expert and a life-jacket will be provided.
The trip starts with pickup from your hotel or lodge at around 7am and an early morning game drive through the Zambezi National Park. At the put-in point, a continental breakfast is served while your canoe guide gives you a safety briefing, instructions and information on the condition of the river and what to expect.
After breakfast and the briefing, it's time to experience the Zambezi River. Today's trip explores 18kms of this amazing river, it's surroundings and channels whilst game viewing and bird watching.
A tasty lunch will be served either by the river's edge or on an island and then continue further down the river. At the take-out point. @ Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

09/07/2018

Twenty years from now you will be more disapointed by the things you didnt do than by the ones you did.so throw off the bowlines ,sail away from the safe harbor.catch the trade winds in you sail.

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The victoria falls bridge

20/06/2018

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