As the appetiser is served, you may notice a lion’s curious eyes watch over you from the dense brush. And then, before you can reach for your wine, it gets distracted by a passing herd of elephants crossing the dimly-lit orange landscape. Yes, this is definitely better than having dinner whilst watching tv.

There are only about 10 southern white rhinos in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park – not many, but more than there used to be. Historically, their range ended at the Zambezi River.

The dusty back roads of Livingstone’s suburbs seem an unlikely setting for a culinary revolution. Yet as our vehicle rounds the final corner, an extraordinary vision emerges: an open-plan sanctuary nestled behind the development of home-grown vegetable and herb gardens, where white curtains dance in the african breeze and pristine tables are laid out beneath the shade of the gardens trees.

Victoria Falls, a destination famed for its thunderous waterfall and dramatic landscapes, offers more than just exhilarating adventures and postcard-perfect views.

Jollyboys Backpackers Hostel is not merely a stopover; it is a vibrant sanctuary pulsing with soul, stories, and the shared laughter of travelers from every corner of the globe.

Chameleon Backpackers is no ordinary hostel. It’s a story — one built brick-by-brick from the dreams of a single woman and the laughter of thousands of guests who’ve passed through its doors since 1996.

Ask anyone who has lived near Victoria Falls when their favourite time of year is, and chances are they won’t say the cooler peak tourist months of June to August.

In Botswana, they named their currency, pula, after their most precious commodity. Their diamonds? No – it’s the rain. The word means “blessings”, too, and perhaps that’s hardly surprising given the Kalahari covers 70 per cent of this parched country.

The Warriors initiative was created by non-profit CATS (Conservation and Tourism Society) to engage and educate local kids—with nothing better to do, they’d taunt passing elephants, blind to the dangers the animals can pose.

Mfuwe Lodge isn’t just another safari lodge. It serves as headquarters of The Bushcamp Company – a community-oriented, conservation-focused safari company operating exclusively in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park

The Zambian side of Victoria Falls in Livingstone Town is quickly emerging as a world-class meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions destination (MICE). Once considered the unloved cousin of the Zimbabwean side, Livingstone now offers exceptional accommodation and unforgettable experiences that create lasting memories for corporate groups.

Heading to Africa on safari on your bucketlist? We can relate. With plenty of options for accommodation, it can be difficult to know where to start. Luckily for you, we’ve selected 12 of the newest safari lodges and camps in Africa to add to your list.

There is so much world I have yet to explore, and yet here I am in Zimbabwe, feeling the spray of the iconic Victoria Falls after hiking to the peak. Eating dinner with one eye on the warthogs drinking from a nearby watering hole.

Imagine waking up to the sound of a gentle knock—only to find an elephant at your safari lodge door. In this unspoilt corner of Africa, wildlife roams freely and unforgettable encounters are part of everyday life. It’s a place where nature leads the way, and adventure waits just outside your window.

In a heart-warming display of family bonding, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has taken to the scenic landscapes of Zimbabwe for a holiday getaway with his children.

When was the last time you and your best friend embarked on a journey so monumental that it became the stuff of legend, retold time and again at gatherings around a roaring campfire or over the sizzling sounds of a braai?