By Marianne Betts You may ask what is the risk of catching malaria in Victoria Falls? The good news is that the region is winning the war against malaria, with a very low incidence of the mosquito-borne disease in Zimbabwe’s top tourist destination. Latest official figures reveal there were just 15 cases of malaria…
New Restaurants to Try In Victoria Falls By Marianne Betts The culinary scene is abuzz in Victoria Falls with new chefs in town, new eateries opening and one hotel is welcoming the public to its restaurant for the first time. Here are some of the newcomers to town worth a try … Three Monkeys…
FUN ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS TO DO IN VICTORIA FALLS By Marianne Betts Victoria Falls is renowned for the plethora of activities on offer, but less is known about what is fun for kids. Here’s our top picks! A TOUR OF VICTORIA FALLS Visiting the Victoria Falls Rainforest is probably even more fun for kids than…
Win a Trip of a Lifetime to Victoria Falls – the Adventure Capital of Africa! Africa Albida Tourism is offering a lucky pair the chance to win a three-night action-packed trip of a Lifetime to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, to experience everything that the destination has to offer! The trip includes return flights from Harare…
By Marianne Betts The dust has settled, blisters and sore muscles are healing, but the spring in Casper Mpofu’s step remains after reclaiming his title as Africa Albida Tourism’s (AAT) fastest runner for a record fifth time after he crossed the finish line first amongst the hospitality group’s runners in the Victoria Falls marathon on…
By Marianne Betts The countdown to the Victoria Falls marathon is on, and no one is more eager to compete than the nimble-footed Casper Mpofu, who is hoping to reclaim his title as hospitality group Africa Albida Tourism’s fastest runner. After being the fastest four times, completing the half marathon in a personal best…
By Marianne Betts A lot has changed for Rachel Sakara since she started out as a laundry hand at Lokuthula Lodges 25 years ago. Rachel is one of 55 staff to receive long service awards, this month, in recognition of working for Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) for between five and 25 years. AAT operates Lokuthula…
By Marianne Betts Chloe Reynolds and Chris Byles celebrated their Valentine’s Day engagement at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, after he’d got down on bended knee in front of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World to pop the question. The Valentine’s Day rain did nothing to dampen their spirits, with Chris being determined…
“Sometimes, especially in Africa, words just cannot do justice to the beauty around us” By Marianne Betts Karen Tselentis, of Sole Sista, a Harare-based restaurant reviewing duo, whose social media site proclaims to celebrate the love of good food, great wine and the finer things in life, stayed at Victoria Falls Safari Club last month.…
Meaningful Travel: From Little Things, Big Things Grow By Marianne Betts A Swedish university professor travelled to Victoria Falls for the holiday of a lifetime, along with her mother and daughter, but instead of filling her suitcases with the usual swimwear and safari gear, she crammed them with goods for local communities in need. Lovisa…