Category: Zambia

10 stories about trees in Africa

22/5/2019

Stories about trees in Africa: the quiver tree

By Roxanne Reid
The stories of Africa’s trees are also tales of its people and animals, from Herman Charles Bosman’s withaak to Rudyard Kipling’s Limpopo fever tree. Think baobabs that are 6 000 years old or marula trees long believed to have elephants stumbling away drunk. These 10 stories about trees in Africa root out the fables, facts and fictions about some remarkable African trees.

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Best African safari holidays: 7 parks everyone should visit

24/4/2019

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By Roxanne Reid
Which are the best African safari holidays? If you’re mad about wildlife and safari, chances are that these 7 parks everyone should visit are on your wish list. They span 7 countries in southern and East Africa. I’ll tell you what to expect, the best time to visit, other things you can do there, and some of the ins and outs to be aware of when planning your safari.

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Which country is your secret Africa crush?

3/10/2017

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By Roxanne Reid
I’m a self-confessed Africa Addict. I love the wildlife, landscapes, food, people, culture and heritage of our continent. Anyone who knows Africa can’t help loving it. But have you ever wondered which country is your secret Africa crush? Which would make you happy and provide the best holiday experience?

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7 of my favourite books about Africa

6/1/2016

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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.

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Young elephant takes on 14 lions (video)

14/11/2014

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By Roxanne Reid
You’d think that a pride of 14 lions would be unstoppable, able to take down any animal of their choosing. But in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park recently, a different scenario played out. Watch what happens when a young elephant takes on 14 lions.

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The cutest elephant calf ever (video)

28/4/2014

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By Roxanne Reid
You know that tiny elephants don’t really have all that much control of their bodies, right? But in their minds, they think they’re great big scary giants. Watch this video and see if it isn’t just the cutest elephant calf ever.

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7 travel highlights of 2013

18/12/2013

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John Steinbeck said about travel that you go, not so much to see but to tell afterward. I travel for both those reasons. I’m endlessly curious and love experiencing new things I couldn’t in my own back yard, but I also enjoy sharing those experiences through this blog. Here are my 7 travel highlights of 2013.

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Crossing the Zambezi on a ferry from Zambia to Botswana

20/2/2013

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Crossing the Zambezi by ferry at Kazungula

Crossing with the Kazungula ferry from Zambia to Botswana over the Zambezi River is fun – but only if you have a strongly developed sense of humour and aren’t a person who easily gets stressed.

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Who else wants to meet Zambia’s friendly people?

6/2/2013

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Zambia is a pretty country with some remarkable natural areas like Kafue National Park, the Liuwa Plains and the South Luangwa National Park. But for me, what was most exceptional on our first trip there was the people.

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The colours of Africa in Zambia

30/1/2013

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If you ever find yourself passing through Mfuwe village on your way to the famous South Luangwa National Park in Zambia, make time to stop off at Tribal Textiles and you’ll be as impressed as we were by the creativity and skills of the rural people who work at this small craft factory.

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