Deforestation is a rampant problem in Zimbabwe. Put simply, it is the act of cutting down trees. According to the Zimbabwe Forestry Commission, the country loses about 815’450 acres of land each year to deforestation, over 60 million grown, matured trees. In 2020, the Commission set a target of planting 20 million trees by the …
Nyanga National Park, Eastern Highlands, Zimbabwe (all you need to know about visiting it)
. . . Click on the subheadings below to jump to their contents: NB: It is strongly advised to read all the reviews on this site in their entirety to ensure that the destinations really suit all your needs & preferences. Introduction After visiting this park countless times since I was younger, I was not …
5 Travel Money Mistakes to avoid when going on a trip in Zimbabwe.
Is it too late to send best wishes your way for the new year?… I hope not! Here is to a fruitful 2022, filled with plenty of healthy travels 🙂 So, January is that month that we start from the top and reset again in order to prepare ourselves for a successful travel year. The …
7 Ways that Extinction of other Animal & Plant species affects you in your everyday life.
Often times when you visit conservation oriented destinations you hear phrases like, “Our project’s aim is to prevent the extinction of such & such a species” or “…to improve the population of such & such a species so that it is not critically endangered any more“. It is so easy though to hear all this …
Planning a local Zimbabwean road trip? Here are 10 Things to check on your vehicle before the trip, (including as a passenger) – Beginner’s guide 1.
I remember vividly one day, I had just recently got my driver’s license and I was driving my sister’s car. I parked it somewhere and then as I was starting the engine again, smoke started coming out of the bonnet. I panicked and jumped quickly out of the car. Lucky, I was with my dad …
Garura Wildlife Park x Hippo pools, Zimbabwe (all you need to know about visiting it)
. . Click on the subheadings below to jump to their contents: NB: It is strongly advised to read all the reviews on this site in their entirety to ensure that the destinations really suit all your needs & preference Introduction Where do I even begin with this one… from the Mazowe river view which …
Why are Zimbabwean game parks expensive?
“Why are game parks expensive? Why should we pay as locals when we visit game parks?” Each time I’m asked these question (which by far, are the questions I get asked more than any other travel related questions), I find myself lost on exactly how to respond because the answer is not just a single …
10 Essential Requirements for your first Hiking Trip in Zimbabwe (beginners guide – 1)
I was pleasantly surprised when I did a poll on my Instagram account, (on this post here), asking my community if they would rather go for a mountain hike or a nature walk in flat terrain. More than 90% of the participants chose mountain hiking, citing the views at the end of the hike as …
6 Steps to take to support & participate in Ecotourism in Zimbabwe
Ecotourism is a form of tourism intended to support conservation efforts of wildlife, nature and environment. In a country like ours where the majority of our tourism is based on wildlife and landscapes, the hosts of every destination we visit (including ourselves) should ideally push for ecotourism to ensure sustainability. Of all the subjects surrounding …
Dana B Savanna Camp, Zimbabwe (all you need to know about visiting it)
. . . Click on the subheadings below to jump to their contents: . NB: It is strongly advised to read all the reviews on this site in their entirety to ensure that the destinations really suit all your needs & preferences. Introduction Who does not want some ‘now & again’ intimacy with nature though …