EXPLORING CAVES AND CLIMBING HILLS IN DOMBOSHAVA
Most areas, like most things, hold different significance and symbolic value to different people. The village of Domboshava, which is located just 30+ kilometres from Harare, capital city of Zimbabwe is one such area. Even the meaning of the name is contentious, with one group saying the name is derived from the original local inhabitants […]
EXPLORE THE UNSPOILED PATHS AND CULTURE IN MBERENGWA
Mberengwa – hidden in the Midlands Province of Zimbabwe, southeast of the city of Gweru on the Runde River with its well-kept secrets: the Lemba tribe, Buchwa & Mberengwa mountains and an abundance of mineral wealth. The district is inhabited by about 5,000 people and the number becomes significant when you consider the name derives […]
THE MIGHTY FALLS –VICTORIA FALLS
When you experience the energy and power of the water crashing into the gorge below, you will not doubt why the Victoria Falls is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. It is truly a spectacular sight! You can be lucky enough to see the rare, natural […]
TURACO TRAIL – beautiful and challenging
A five to seven (5-7) day journey through valleys, mountains, wilderness, rivers, gorges, waterfalls – totalling a distance of 62 kilometres, and 985 metres in altitudinal change. It is no wonder this iconic trail is the best there is in Zimbabwe. Its unique characteristics take hikers through diverse ecosystems (fauna, flora, avifauna) and makes for […]
ZIMBABWE’S FINEST MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS – CHIMANIMANI NATIONAL PARK
Chimanimani is derived from the Manyika name meaning squeezed together and it describes the narrow pass in the mountain range where the Musapa River flows. The name Chimanimani brings to mind towering peaks of mountains, sparkling waterfalls and untouched forests for anyone who has connected with the place. Chimanimani is a place for those who […]
ADRENALINE ACTIVITIES IN ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwe is a perfect spot for those whose hearts are strong enough to withstand that rush and in fact they thrive under such circumstances and fully embrace the concept of YOLO! There are enough intense and thrilling outdoor activities waiting to be explored by those willing to travel on paths less travelled; including white water […]
COFFEE SAFARI IN ZIMBABWE – AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NO OTHER!
We sat down with Hillary from Changamiri Coffee Company, with whom we have collaborated on the upcoming fixed date Zimbabwe Coffee Safari – a first of its kind in the country and possibly Southern Africa. We asked him a few questions to shed light on the experience and here is what he had to say: […]
FROM BVUMBA WITH LOVE – MAGIC IN A CUP!
Shall we meet for coffee? Will it be a smooth mellow latte or a frothy cappuccino with chocolate powder topping? Maybe a velvety flat white or the good old American. Perhaps just a pure creamy espresso. A carrot cake on the side? A friend or two catching up. A date. A business meeting. Closing chapter […]
REFLECTIONS FROM MY PRE-MED INTERNSHIP: ISSUES OF CULTURE AND RACE AS A BLACK AMERICAN ABROAD!
When I first learned of this study abroad opportunity, I could not believe my eyes. The description matched a dream of mine that I’ve held closely to my heart for some time now. My goal is to one day become a physician with a bioengineering background so that I can help battle health inequalities in […]
5 PLACES TO TRAVEL AND LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY, CULTURE AND TRADITIONS OF ZIMBABWE
“To know nothing of what happened before you, is to forever remain a child.” – Cicero Zimbabwe is a nation rich in culture and history, though some of it is not fully documented, stories are passed down from generation to generation of where we came from and how people lived in the old days. These […]