Blogs from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, Africa - page 6

Pünktlich Um 06 Uhr am nächsten Morgen holt uns ein Jeep ab, der uns zum heimlichen Highlight des Urlaubs, der Elefant Back Safari, bringen wird. Außer uns ist nur ein amerikanisches Pärchen mit auf der Tour und wir fahren mit dem offenen Jeep aus der Stadt heraus und in ein privates Wildreservat etwa 40 km entfernt. Dort bekommen wir erstmal eine ausführliche Sicherheitseinweisung und müssen unterschreiben, dass uns bekannt ist, dass wir auf "wilden Tieren" reiten werden und dies gewisse Risiken birgt. Obwohl das natürlich nicht ganz stimmt. Die etwa 20 Tiere, die im "Stanley and Livingstone Game Reservat" leben, sind alle gut an den Menschen gewöhnt. Sie sind die "Überbleibsel" von während heftiger Dürren in den letzten Jahrzehnten verstorbenen Mutterkühen, oder schon deren direkte Nachfahren. Nach den Dürre wurden die verwaisten Elefantenkinder, zunächst in die ... read more

Madagascar A virtuous land An Exodus trip With 10 others I’d band Tana was hilly Obvious poverty Big noisy city Not my cup of tea Discovered a village ‘twas remote not near Danced with the children Singing Shakira’s ‘waka waka yeah yeah’ Ranomafana rainforest came next Lemur’s were to be seen Long hours by mini bus Just ask if you need a pee Angositra national park Featured in the itinerary Early rises and long walks Navigating Mount Boby Leaving lemur family’s behind Camera and backpack we clutched By 4WD we travelled to Anja Being told “you think too much!” A canyon and piscine Ranohira camp one was our base Sandstone scen... read more

We head home tomorrow and have had a most enjoyable and interesting month in Africa. Yesterday we walked alongside Victoria Falls which are far more spectacular than Niagara Falls, and we got very wet feet and trouser legs despite the voluminous rental raincoats. We also learned some of the history of the falls and that Dr. Livingstone married a Scots lass called Mary Moffat so perhaps she is a distant ancestor of mine. This morning we spent 3 hours 'canoeing' down the Zambezi River - one thing I said I definitely didn't want to do when we were booking our holiday and deciding on side trips. I was concerned about being on a river infested with hippos, crocodiles and snakes. Not to mention the travel advice about not going barefoot because of parasites. However Keith went ... read more

What a wonderful wedding day we had at the Victoria Falls Hotel in Zimbabwe. We started our day with a stroll to a beautiful viewing area near the hotel. Then it was time to prepare for our big day. The hotel had arranged a lovely spot for the ceremony conducted by a local pastor. A local photographer also attended with our lovely assistants/witnesses Geraldine & Dionne. High tea followed on the front lawn facing the bridge that connects Zim & Zambia. The evening concluded with some free cocktails and some wine. What a day. ... read more

Started today in Botswana then travelled to a small Namibian village by boat. We had some of the womenfolk sing and dance to is on arrival. We then had to return to Botswana before making for the border post to enter Zimbabwe, very quick for once. An hour later we arrive at Vic Falls Hotel and after checking in and a spot if lunch we visited the falls, and got soaked by the spray. Then walked over the bridge that spans the falls for a quick beer in Zambia.l, before returning to Zimbabwe Phew that was hectic, tomorrow will be peaceful before the wedding on Thursday. What a trip... read more