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RE: Please help me choose NPs

by sdub 18 May 2012

Flights are very expensive! Mana pools is beautiful, remote, and not zoo like as places like Kruger and Chobe can be. Def go there! Nothing…
RE: Zimbabwe - Bulawayo, Matopos, Hwange and Vic Falls PLUS Livingstone, Zambia

by Un_Caracol 01 May 2012

Charlie thanks for your detailed post and glad you had a good time. I just hope tourism picks up again to pre 2000 levels and prices drop.…
Re: Zimbabwe - Bulawayo, Matopos, Hwange and Vic Falls PLUS Livingstone, Zambia

by sequenz 01 May 2012

thank you for this detailed report, we are going to Zimbabwe in July and are trying to find as much information as possible. right now…
Re: Zimbabwe: traveling alone was cheaper than a group tour

by CharlieHare 01 May 2012

I was in Zimbabwe in March 2012 and agree with everything Elizabeth says about organising things, the politics and game viewing season.…
Re: few-days safaris in Hwange / Matopos

by CharlieHare 01 May 2012

Thanks for all the tips everyone. i had a great time and managed to fix up the exact itinerary i wanted even if i did pay a bit more.…
Zimbabwe - Bulawayo, Matopos, Hwange and Vic Falls PLUS Livingstone, Zambia

by CharlieHare 01 May 2012

I travelled to Zimbabwe in March 2012 and couldn’t find much information online so thought I’d post about my experience out there. Despi…
Re: few-days safaris in Hwange / Matopos

by ElizabethK 18 March 2012

See my post of today entitled "Zimbabwe: traveling alone was cheaper than a group tour." Couldn't get into all the details there, but…
Zimbabwe: traveling alone was cheaper than a group tour

by ElizabethK 18 March 2012

I traveled in Zimbabwe for about a week in February. I was originally booked on a group tour (Intrepid's "A Taste of Zimbabwe") - and…
RE: Day trip from Byo to Great ZImbabwe - finding a driver

by ElizabethK 18 March 2012

For anyone who is interested in how it turned out: I went to Great Zimbabwe with Stone Tours (www.stonetoursadventures.com, info@stonetours…
RE: few-days safaris in Hwange / Matopos

by missmullen09 01 March 2012

From memory Pathfinder only runs 2 days a week, leaving from The Kingdom Hotel, would definitely suggest you book in advance if you're…
Re: few-days safaris in Hwange / Matopos

by niels 29 February 2012

Thanks a lot. Do you know whether the Pathfinder coach runs daily from Vic Falls to Bulawayo? Can I count on getting a seat or should…
RE: few-days safaris in Hwange / Matopos

by joyvicfalls 29 February 2012

HI there, Its pretty easy and affordable to use public transport than going on a booked tour as most tour operators as missmullen09 said…
RE: few-days safaris in Hwange / Matopos

by missmullen09 28 February 2012

Hi, The reason for that is because there are minimum costs in running a trip, such as for fuel, staff wages, vehicle entry fees to nation…
few-days safaris in Hwange / Matopos

by niels 27 February 2012

Hi everyone, I'm planning a trip to Zimbabwe in April (first half). I've looked into the possibilities for going on organized two- or…
RE: Southern Africa in Feb - Itinerary help

by threedogs 17 January 2012

What do you mean fly to Vic Falls via Namibia (where and what in Namibia)....and then travel down through either Botswana or Zimbabwe?…
RE: cost of travel/living

by sdub 05 January 2012

Diesel runs around $1.38 per liter in Zimbabwe. It is not dangerous at all, despite what your foreign office might say. As long as you…
RE: cost of travel/living

by wbrianna 27 December 2011

clockworkorange!! zimbabwe is more than rewarding, seems you must not have spent much time travelling through the country if you can make…
Re: Travel from Victoria Falls to Kruger - Via Zimbabwe ?

by bohoom 23 November 2011

Cancel the rest of your holiday and only go to Zimbabwe, the Australian Govt. is clueless. Visit the Falls, Matopos, Zimbabwe ruins and…
RE: Travel from Victoria Falls to Kruger - Via Zimbabwe ?

by RudiK 13 November 2011

People go out of their way to visit Zimbabwe. Why on earth would you want to avoid it? The most direct route from Vic Falls is via Bulawayo…
RE: Matobo National Park: A must see?

by sdub 30 October 2011

It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site and there really isn't any place like it, you will see lots of cool rock formations and rock art...the…
Matobo National Park: A must see?

by rcana 28 October 2011

Hi, I will be in Livingstone/Vic Falls at the beginning of Dec for a week. I'm wondering if the trip to Bulawayo and Matobo National…
RE: What's the Real Safety Deal?

by wbrianna 20 August 2011

no problems at all if you are experienced travellers or even if you aren't! the zimbabwean people are extremely friendly and helpfull…
Re: Possibility to get to Victoria Falls from North Mozambique

by christophinoz 29 June 2011

Ok. Bit rushed so here's a brain dump... Accom prices are: Mutare - $10 for a dorm at Anne Bruce's place Harare - $25 for a twin / do…
Re: anyone been to zimbabwe lately?

by megeast 27 April 2011

Hi, I was in Zim in January - absolutely loved it there & can't wait to get back again!! I volunteered at Antelope Park for a month which…
RE: Self drive Zimbabwe...possible?

by bundubasher 27 August 2010

If you are coming via Bots are you coming through Francistown/Bulawayo or Pandematenga? If Bulawayo then the Matobo (Matopas) Hills are…