Memories of Africa

08/06/2024

This time next week we’ll be back in Victoria Falls and you will see an increase in activity on our page! The call of Africa …

31/05/2024

Here are 20 of the most amazing and interesting facts about SOUTH South AFRICA🇿🇦 :
1. South Africa is home to the world's largest bird, the ostrich.
2. The country has 11 official languages, including Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, and English.
3. South Africa is the only country in the world to have hosted the Soccer, Cricket, and Rugby World Cups.
4. The country is home to the oldest meteor scar in the world, the Vredefort Dome.
5. South Africa has the highest commercial bungee jump in the world, the Bloukrans Bridge Bungee.
6. The country is known for its diverse wildlife, including the "Big Five" animals: lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo.
7. South Africa is the only country in the world to have voluntarily dismantled its nuclear weapons program.
8. The country has the longest wine route in the world, the Cape Winelands.
9. South Africa is home to the world's largest diamond, the Cullinan Diamond, which was cut into the Great Star of Africa and the Lesser Star of Africa.
10. The country has the second-highest waterfall in the world, the Tugela Falls.
11. South Africa is the only country in the world to have three capital cities: Pretoria (executive), Bloemfontein (judicial), and Cape Town (legislative).
12. The country is home to the world's largest hand-dug mine, the Kimberley Mine.
13. South Africa is the only country in the world to have hosted the International Astronomical Union General Assembly twice.
14. The country has the highest commercial abseil in the world, the Table Mountain Abseil.
15. South Africa is home to the world's largest population of Indian-origin people outside of India.
16. The country has the world's largest population of ostriches.
17. South Africa is the only country in the world to have two Nobel Peace Prize laureates living on the same street: Nelson Mandela and Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
18. The country is home to the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact site, the Tswaing Crater.
19. South Africa is the only country in the world to have an entire floral kingdom, the Cape Floral Kingdom, contained within its borders.
20. The country is known for its diverse cuisine, including traditional dishes like bobotie, bunny chow, and boerewors.

27/04/2024

Rise and shine 🤩

I have just finished creating a most exciting tailored travel program for a lovely group of return clients who are heading off to Tanzania! One of the highlights of their trip is going to be an early morning sunrise balloon safari over the Serengeti with champagne breakfast in the bush after the flight! Is this on your bucket list?!

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16/04/2024

A “must do” activity in Victoria Falls is a visit to the Elephant Encounter - an incredible opportunity to unobtrusively observe some of the biggest personalities in Africa.

An open-design thatch Boma gives guests an uninterrupted view of the beautiful Masuwe River, and against this breath-taking back drop, guests are given an insightful and educational presentation on the Wild Horizons Elephant Sanctuary and Orphange. The sanctuary was founded on the principle of conservation, and one of the most effective ways to evoke a sense of environmental responsibility is to show what stands to be lost.

Guests learn about the elephants as well as their history and how they came to be in the sanctuary’s care as well as the threats facing elephant populations today.
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14/02/2024

Happy Valentines Day from Memories of Africa ❤️❤️❤️
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12/02/2024

Wooohooo! We’ve just launched our new website! Take a look at the link in our bio and see how we can create an adventure and memories of a lifetime with our tailored travel experiences to Southern Africa.
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10/02/2024

Lumangwe Falls, situated on the Kalungwishi River in northern Zambia, holds the distinction of being the country's largest waterfall entirely contained within its borders. The falls boast a height ranging from 30 to 40 meters and a width spanning 100 to 160 meters. Positioned between the Luapula and Northern Provinces, it is characterized as a block-type waterfall.

Zambia - The Real Africa 🇿🇲
Location: Northern Zambia

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06/02/2024

Hello from the rainforest in the rainy season in Victoria Falls! Everything is looking so lush and green.

If you are wondering what the best time of the year to travel to Victoria Falls - whilst it is rewarding to visit at any time, it is most dramatic when the water flow peaks over February to June. It is almost as spectacular over July to September when there is less spray and the views are clearer. You will be warmly welcomed any time of the year!

Please come and follow us on our new Instagram Page http://www.instagram.com/memoriesofafrica.travel where we will share more fun facts and travel tips to Southern Africa.
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31/01/2024

“The world is indeed full of peril, and in it there are many dark places; but still there is much that is fair, and though in all lands love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater.” ~ J.R.R. Tolkien

Here's wishing you a fabulous week!!!✨️

📌 Victoria Falls National Park🇿🇼

29/12/2023

Meerkats - 5 fabulous facts that will fascinate you!

🙌🏻 They are communal creatures they are incredibly social animals and live in large groups known as ‘mobs’ or ‘clans’.

🙌🏻 They are skilled sentinels - just look at this picture as proof! Meerkats have a remarkable system of sentinel duty. They take turns standing guard on termite mounds or rocks while the others search for food. With their watchful eyes and distinct alarm calls; they keep the rest of the group safe from potential predators.

🙌🏻 They are subterranean superstars. Meerkats are the masters of digging! They spend a great deal of their time underground, creating elaborate burrow systems with multiple entrances and different chambers for various purposes. It’s like having their own meerkat mansion, complete with sleeping quarters, nurseries, and storage rooms.

🙌🏻 they are Scorpion snackers. Meerkats have a taste for scorpions! Despite the scorpion’s venomous sting, meerkats have developed a unique skill. They engage in a daring ‘sting-handling’ behaviour, where they carefully remove the stinger before devouring the crunchy delicacy.
🙌🏻 Cooperative childcare. While the dominant pair handles most of the mating, the entire group pitches in to care for the little ones. From taking turns babysitting, to lactating females helping with feeding, it’s a truly cooperative effort that ensures the survival and happiness of the adorable meerkat pups.

The Makgadikgadi Salt Pans are one of the top locations for seeing meerkats in Africa.
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29/12/2023

The rainy season skies are a treat to behold!

28/12/2023

27/12/2023

5 reasons why cheetahs are awesome

🙌🏻 they are built for rapid speed - cheetahs can accelerate to 110kmph in 3 seconds - quicker than most sports cars!
🙌🏻 they are not built like other big cats - they can’t roar - they purr like big kitty cats!
🙌🏻 Cheetah’s semi-retractable claws and ridges on their foot pads help with traction, gripping the ground when running. The genus name – Acinonyx – means ‘no-move-claw’ in Greek. Flexible spines allow them to stretch out while running.
🙌🏻 Cheetahs are diurnal hunters and they can spot prey up to 5 km (3 mi) away. They have a wide field of vision, 50% greater than humans, and black “tear stripes” running from the corners of their eyes help to minimise sun glare during hunting
🙌🏻 At the height of an intense chase, a cheetah’s body temperature will rise significantly, up to 40ºC Cheetahs will also take up to 150 breaths per minute during a high-speed chase, nearly triple their normal respiratory rate.

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18/12/2023

We've had a big brand revamp and we are so excited to share it with you - from new logo to new website - it's all happening! Watch this space and we'll be sharing the new website, but for now... what do you think of our new logo?

18/11/2023

09/11/2023

"The trip was absolutely one of the most amazing trips I’ve ever been on. I truly believe if it wasn’t for you, the guides you picked for us and your planning and coordination, it would not have been the same. It was honestly one of the most relaxed vacations I’ve ever been on, so thank you for all your hard work. I honestly cannot think of one thing that I would’ve done different or that could’ve gone in a smoother than it did. I cannot imagine planning a better trip for myself. Hopefully next year, you can help us to have another amazing trip."

- the most wonderful words any travel organizer wants to hear!

This was part of a fabulous thank you letter from recent clients who travelled to Victoria Falls and Cape Town on a fabulous 10 day program. If you have any friends or family who would like to arrange the trip of a life time - do get in touch with us, we will be happy to create a tailored holiday for you anywhere in Southern Africa.

Huge thanks to Natalie who sent the great photos with these kind words!

23/09/2023

So delighted to have this lovely group from the USA visiting Victoria Falls today - straight off their flight and onto a tour of the Falls - making memories Victoria Falls Safari Club! ❤️

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