Imvelo’s Elephant Express Rail Car
The Elephant Express Rail Car has been operating since 2014 and is the ideal way to transfer to Imvelo’s Safari Lodges, Bomani Tented Lodge and Camelthorn Lodge, on the south-eastern outskirts of Hwange National Park. The coach itself was built by Martinus Nel, and has 2 Toyota Landcruiser 2H diesel engines, one at either end […]
Kariba Annual Sailing Event
Organised cruiser sailing on Lake Kariba has over the years taken many formats. Informal racing was started in the 1980’s by John Skinner and John Chadwick which then developed into formal racing events over a week in May each year incorporating the Africa Day holiday. Cruiser Racing Nationals under the auspices of the Cruise and […]
Wilderness Safaris
Our very 1st excursion into Hwange Although Woody and I are both Zimbabwe born and have spent most of our lives living in Zim, it was shocking to realise we had never been to Hwange National Park. With Woody’s business going on annual shutdown for 3 weeks over the Christmas period, we decided to make […]
Kariba Safari Lodge
Kariba Safari Lodge is a newly opened exclusive lodge, located on Mica Point, with a breath-taking view of the eastern basin of Lake Kariba. The lodge is situated on a forested hillside that drops down to the lake shore and a sandy beach area when the lake is low. The entire 33 acres that the […]
Linkwasha
Linkwasha Camp is arguably Wilderness Safaris’ most luxurious and exclusive ‘Classic Camp’ in Zimbabwe and is ideally located inside Hwange National Park, in the south-eastern section, on a private concession. Linkwasha has the famous Ngamo Plains within its concession, which is well known for the exceptional game viewing. Access is either by 4×4 self-drive vehicles […]
Little Makalolo
Little Makalolo (commonly just called Little Mak by locals) is one of Wilderness Safaris ‘Classic Camps’ and is located inside Hwange National Park, in the south-eastern section, on a private concession. This area is a prime game viewing area, with the Ngamo Plains easily accessible, offering fantastic game viewing. Access is either by 4×4 self-drive […]
A very blessed Children’s Christmas Party
We at Heartveld Adventures feel very blessed to have been a part of the Tony Waite Children’s Christmas Party this year. Every year the Tony Waite Organisation hosts a luncheon party for approximately 60 orphans and vulnerable children, between the ages of 6 and 12 years old, from the Kariba area. The Executive Director, Ellen, […]
Unforgettable Overnight Yacht Trip
Where on earth did 2018 go? I cannot believe we are now in 2019! I had big plans of doing a bi-weekly blog, but that went out the window when December’s “Silly Season” started and tourism in Kariba went crazy. Plus, my husband and I had a trip away to Hwange, to familiarize with that […]
Davison’s Camp
Davison’s Camp is named after the very first warden of Hwange National Park, Ted Davison, who dedicated 30 years of his life to the park and its animals. It seems only fitting then, that this adventure camp of Wilderness Safaris bears his name. Davison’s Camp is situated inside Hwange National Park, in the south-eastern section, […]
Wild Heritage – #10 (Kingfisher Lodge)
Kingfisher Lodge is a lovely, 4 bedroomed self-catering house, located at Wild Heritage. All 4 bedrooms have aircon and new, very comfortable, twin beds. The first 2 rooms are located upstairs and have a gorgeous shared balcony with a wicker lounge suit. These 2 bedrooms share the up-stairs bathroom, which has both a bath and […]