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Hot hippos

As the sun sank in the horizon a small group of Hippos played in the water next to the shore at Lake Kariba. Seemingly without fear for the mighty Niaminiami.. Binga.


From: Africa » Zimbabwe » Harare

Zimbabwean  Flag 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]
Blog: The whim of a dictator
Date: November 27th 2006

One by one the big overland truck companies arrived.

To the chorus of the Soft-Rock band Toto’s “Africa” the trucks would park, open their doors and - like if someone had opened a tap - emptying its content of party-longing-tourists in yet another place to spend their greenbacks. Some pitch their tents - others head straight to the bar. The Victoria Falls. A guaranteed ... read more




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