Matopos Hills

Am I the lion's breakfast or the hyaena's dinner?

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July 31st 2012
<span>My husband and I wanted to explore Zimbabwe on a camping trip. There were a few doubts, though. I was a bit concerned about just having a thin canvas wall between me and a lion! The reason: a few of the camps we wanted to stay in were not fenced off and the animals could walk right through at any time. It's not that I haven't been camping near wild animals, but usually we have stayed i ... read more

Africa » Zimbabwe

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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