Christmas is a time when we like to treat ourselves to some quality time off. We then enjoy sleeping in a big bed and being pampered all around. There is no better choice for us than a lodge in a national park. We are driven by experienced guides on the game drives, they cook for […]
Wayne loves Black Forest Cake and because we had remembered that, we quickly drove by Pick n Pay in Kariba after crossing the border and bought a small cake as a surprise. After our arrival at Warthogs Bush Camp, the disillusionment was great, because Wayne and Louisa were at home with a guest and not
We had the privilege of witnessing the birth of a small elephant from a very short distance. It took some completely weird coincidences for us to be on the scene. But one after the other: The cornerstone was laid by dear Kurt Haas, Swiss and owner of Parrot Lodge in Bulawayo. When we explained to
Whenever Guido spoke of Mana Pools, he had this fairy-tale atmosphere in mind in the pictures. An atmosphere as if elves or gnomes would soon appear. The visit in 2019 was more than disillusioning. The atmosphere was nowhere to be found, it was unimaginably dry after the rainy season and after three nights we had
This time we had planned to drive via the Eastern Highlands and the capital Harare to Mana Pools. Accordingly, the road did not lead us via Masvingo again, but in the direction of Mutare, after Harare and Bulawayo, the third largest city in the country. Not 100 km after we left the Gonarezhou, it started
The question whether we should visit Gonarezhou National Park or not did not really arise. Even though this park demanded a significant detour from us, it was clear to us at all times that we wanted to spend a few days there. The way led us from Bulawayo first to Masvingo to Lake Kyle and from
A little story as we experienced it only in Zimbabwe. We pulled into the parking lot in Bulawayo at Food Lovers market, Pick n Pay and some restaurants, got out and stopped briefly at the passenger door because Sonja was still looking for a shopping bag. Suddenly, a little boy about 4-5 years old came
The drive to Sinamatella was unspectacular. The camp is located on a hill, with campsites along the edge. Sinamatella has been arousing tempers for years, as it is badly dilapidated and announced renovations failed to materialize. We were curious to see what would await us. At first we were pleasantly surprised, because the campsites area
The border crossing into Zimbabwe was completely smooth. Unlike in 2019, we experienced an almost empty border with very relaxed border officials. After a total of 30 minutes everything was done and our donkey had Zimbabwean dust under the wheels – we were back in our favorite African country. From Pandamatenga to the westernmost park
Zimbabwe is a treasure We are overjoyed to have traveled to Zimbabwe – against all warnings and misgivings. This month was one of the highlights of our trip. The people of Zimbabwe are exceptional. Although they have lost much or even everything for the third time in ten years, they are still friendly and kind-hearted.
