Gorge swing – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

15 April 2019

We plunge into the Batoka Gorge at Victoria Falls. Launch yourself off a platform 120m... read more

Watch: Lonely Planet’s top travel destinations for 2019

29 October 2018

Lonely Planet recently announced its top travel destinations for 2019, featuring Zimbabwe and the Southern... read more

Why Gonarezhou National Park should be your next rugged adventure

15 August 2017

Gonarezhou National Park now stands alongside the Okavango, Mana Pools, and Kaokoveld as one of... read more

The beating heart of Hwange

17 June 2015

Zimbabwe’s largest, and greatly beloved, Hwange National Park has had a tough time in the... read more

Best music festivals in Africa for 2015

6 April 2015

From the shores of Lake Malawi to an ancient fort in Zanzibar, here's a selection... read more

5 reasons why a houseboat on Kariba is my favourite holiday

20 March 2015

A look at why houseboat trips on Kariba can be the most relaxing and unforgettable... read more

7 reasons why you should never be bored in Harare

10 March 2015

Seven reasons why Harare is not a place to get bored. From art and wildlife... read more

10 of the best places to see wildlife in Southern Africa this winter

17 April 2014

Winter is the best time of year to go on a safari. Here are some... read more

Top 10 eco-friendly lodges in Africa

2 April 2014

For four years David Bristow scoured the continent for the best eco-friendly lodges in Africa.... read more

Lake Kariba houseboat cruising

26 March 2014

Lake Kariba houseboat cruising aboard the Matusadona is the perfect way to take in the... read more

7 of the best things about the Vic Falls Carnival

20 January 2014

Vic Falls Carnival: a three-day party, an overland adventure, and a very big waterfall. Here... read more

Corruption and thievery: an unfortunate tale of travel in Africa

11 December 2013

I’ve been to some pretty grim places, but never been anywhere quite as disgusting as... read more

Project Getaway – this month’s top entries

6 December 2013

The Project Getaway Travel Film Competition has finally come to an end. Check out the... read more

Makweti: the lap of Waterberg luxury

18 November 2013

This safari lodge in Limpopo is a gorgeous break from reality - here's why.... read more

The first steps towards a tourist crossing between Kruger and Zimbabwe?

24 October 2013

The Pafuri / Makuleke concession in northern Kruger National Park is my new favourite wilderness... read more

Dizu Plaatjies shares African music at the Darling Voorkamerfest

30 September 2013

Dizu Plaatjjies loves African traditional music. It has taken him all over the world but... read more

Elephant poaching: how the ivory trade is making a killing

27 September 2013

If an object of great beauty costs a life to produce, is it something we... read more

5 of the best ancient ruins in Southern and East Africa (and why you should visit them)

26 August 2013

You can tell a lot about a person by his house. Even if all you... read more

Stop waiting for Robert Mugabe to lose. Visit Zimbabwe now

13 August 2013

Robert Mugabe has again been voted in as president of Zimbabwe - and he isn't... read more