Lilayi Lodge
Lilayi Lodge is a historic landmark, located on the outskirts of the south of Lusaka in Zambia. It is owned by the Miller family and was originally a cattle farm but the part of the farm that the lodge is situated on was turned into a game reserve in the 1970’s. It became Lilayi Lodge […]
Lorries Bed & Breakfast
Lorries B&B is ideally situated in the residential area of Victoria Falls, within walking distance of the falls themselves. This B&B is very popular with a relaxed group, due to the intimate family owned and run set up and atmosphere. Meals are served in a small dining room, adjacent to the bar area. Breakfast is […]
Aberfoyle, Honde Valley, Far & Wide
I have lived in Zimbabwe for almost my whole life and until recently I had never been to the Honde Valley. I have no idea why, except that no one I knew had been there and it was a whole day’s drive from where I lived, so we tended to go to closer tourist spots […]
The Victoria Falls Waterfront Lodge
The Victoria Falls Waterfront Lodge is one of the most well-known and popular lodges in Livingston, Zambia. Located ideally, between Livingstone town and the world famous Victoria Falls, within the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park, only 3km upstream from the Victoria Falls themselves. Access is quick for fly in guests to Livingston airport, with a 15 minute […]
Mukambi Safaris
The word Mukambi comes from the Luvale tribe, where it is a popular surname meaning Waterbuck. Hence the lovely logo of a waterbuck which is the emblem of Mukambi Safaris, a Dutch family run safari company in Zambia. Although the company has three different camps in Kafue National Park, one of the largest unspoiled wilderness […]
Sandy’s Creations – Lusaka
Sandy’s Creations originally started as a Garden Centre and landscaping business more than 12 years ago, but has now also developed into a very reputable lodge, with a bar, restaurant and conference centre. Aside from the lodge, there are various other businesses located around the property, including Nature’s Pride Supermarket, Haironix Hairdressing, Skin Spa, Sandy’s […]
Aberfoyle Lodge

For those of you who have never been to the Honde Valley, and Aberfoyle Lodge in particular, you have no idea what you are missing! Honde Valley is known for its rolling hills, avocado and banana plantations, and the beautiful green Eastern Highlands Tea Plantation. Aberfoyle was initially built in 1960 as a Club for […]
Southern Sun Ridgeway – Lusaka
Southern Sun’s Ridgeway Hotel has recently been completely refurbished, ensuring it stays fresh and up to date for modern travellers, fulfilling their every wish and requirement. The hotel has provided its services for more than half a century, having first opened their doors in 1953. It is ideally located only 3kms from the City Centre, […]
Far & Wide Accommodation Options
Far & Wide is a family owned and run business, close to Nyanga based near the Mutarazi Falls, one of Zimbabwe’s iconic waterfalls. As well as the ever-popular activities they offer, Far & Wide also has various accommodation options, have a look below to find the one most suitable for you: MUTARAZI COTTAGES Three luxury […]
White Horse Inn

I mentioned in a previous blog that Woody and I had taken the opportunity, during the hottest months in Kariba, to take a familiarisation trip to the Eastern Highlands of our beautiful Zimbabwe. We started at Musangano in Mutare, then progressed to the Bvumba. Many years before we had been invited by Woody’s mom and […]