Conservation is easy to support when it doesn’t affect our livelihood, but what about communities where this isn’t so? Find out how a creative new project at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, is using community guardians and mobile bomas to cut human-wildlife conflict.
By Roxanne Reid
Conservation is easy to support when it doesn’t affect our livelihood, but what about communities where this isn’t so? Find out how a creative new project at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, is using community guardians and mobile bomas to cut human-wildlife conflict.
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By Roxanne Reid In the far north of Zimbabwe lies a wilderness like no other – the longest continuous wildlife corridor along the Zambezi River. Now you can go on a six-night safari to explore the area on foot, by vehicle and canoe. If you love adventure, here are 12 things you’ll love about the Greater Mana Expedition at Sapi and Mana Pools Zimbabwe. By Roxanne Reid When you go on a Victoria Falls safari in Zimbabwe, spare a thought for those working behind the scenes to conserve the local wildlife through research, rescue and rehabilitation, and community outreach. Come with me to meet the hardworking team at the Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust. By Roxanne Reid If the word adventure gets your pulse racing, you’ll love this six-night journey of exploration. Discover the wilderness on foot, by vehicle and by canoe, feel the thrill of being close to nature and wildlife while on safari, spend your days with a guide who knows tons of stuff he can’t wait to share. It’s the Greater Mana Expedition and you’ll find it at Sapi and Mana Pools Zimbabwe. By Roxanne Reid Inside the Zambezi National Park, a short drive from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, something magical has mushroomed. Imagine how thrilled I was to be invited to experience the enchantment for myself. Come and explore Mpala Jena with me: a superb addition to Zimbabwe safari lodges for a Victoria Falls safari. By Roxanne Reid Think Hout Bay is about horses, mansions and seafood? It is, but there’s an edgier creative side too. Venture all the way along Harbour Road to the Harvest Centre and a different world will open up when you meet Hout Bay’s Zimbabwean artists.
By Roxanne Reid
Over the Christmas break I've been doing some reading and re-reading of old favourites. Some of you might still be on holiday for another few days. Whether you're lazing on the beach, hiking in the mountains or even chilling at home, you're bound to have more time to read. So I've chosen 7 of my favourite books about Africa to share with you. By Roxanne Reid 2012 has been a fabulous year of travel, and I count myself truly lucky. But across the six African countries we visited, some experiences stood out as highlights. Here are seven of them; follow the links to find out why they were so special. By Roxanne Reid We’re sprawling on the upstairs deck of our Hwange safari lodge, sipping ice-cold beers and watching impala and waterbuck come to drink from the floodlit pan. We’re waiting for the drum roll that calls us to dinner. Another perfect day in Africa is sliding into night. |
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