Steph with lion cub

Into Zimbabwe

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October 20th 2006
Up early for departure soon reaching the border crossing from Botswana into Zimbabwe. A stinging visa fee of $50US (interestingly the Aussies and most of the other nationalities had only to pay $20US). On arriving we booked our forthcoming activities. Amazingly, with the encouragement of Shannon, Jen has booked to do the whitewater rafting on the Zambezi which is incredible as se normally doesn†... read more

Africa » Zimbabwe » Victoria Falls

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The UK annexed Southern Rhodesia from the South Africa Company in 1923. A 1961 constitution was formulated that favored whites in power. In 1965 the government unilaterally declared its independence, but the UK did not recognize the act and demanded ... ... read more