Where To Stay: A’Zambezi River Lodge (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)

June 4, 2014 | Maya

A’Zambezi River Lodge was our gateway to experience all that Victoria Falls had to offer. Sunset cruises, fishing trips and such were located right on or beside the property. All of our tours provided pickup whether it was for our Canoe Safari on the Upper Zambezi River, Victoria Falls helicopter tour, or Morning Lion Walk… everything was convenient. The lodge didn’t disappoint as base to experience all this. Read More

Things to Do: Walk with the Lions (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe)

June 2, 2014 | Maya 1

We had arranged this morning adventure with lion cubs through the A’Zambezi River Lodge concierge (a Wild Horizon Representative). Having just arrived late afternoon yesterday but what a great way to start our visit to Victoria Falls! The Lion Encounter still receives a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 285 reviews on TripAdvisor. They’ll get another raving review from us!
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Things to Do: Scenic Views by Land of the Mighty Victoria Falls

June 2, 2014 | Maya

Victoria Falls is the only waterfall in the world with a length of more than a kilometer and a height of more than hundred meters. It is also considered to be the largest fall in the world. The noise of … Read More

Carry-On Only Packing List for South Africa and Victoria Falls

May 5, 2014 | Maya

Another “Trip of a Lifetime” to see The Big 5 at Kruger National Park, South Africa with a quick detour to see Victoria Falls. We’re so excited!!! We planned 20 Days in Kruger National Park back in September 2013. We still have to get our last series of Twinrix (travel immunization shots for HepA/B) for the trip.

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Travel Immunizations for South Africa

October 11, 2013 | Maya 1

With plans to travel to (a) Johannesburg, South Africa (b) Victoria Falls, at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe and (c) Kruger National Park, South Africa it’s important to learn what immunizations are recommended and required for travel… even more … Read More

20 Days in Kruger National Park for $30.14/night

September 9, 2013 | Maya 1

I’ve always been under the impression that you’d need to have a minimum $5,000 budget to enjoy Africa. Is that true? How far is Africa anyway? If you fly all the way across the globe to get there, can’t we stay as long as possible? When is the best time of year to go? What airlines fly direct or with the least stops? So many questions and time to get some answers. (Illustration by Kenneth Gitonga)

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Explore South Africa’s Big 5

September 8, 2013 | Maya 1

The term ‘Big Five’ refers to five of Africa’s greatest wild animals – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino. Before humankind destroys their home or hunt them down to total extinction, we want to see these amazing creatures up close and personal.

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