Traversing the riverine landscape along Nyangambe River, and the thick indigenous forest largely dominated by mopane trees, which is also home to lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes and diverse small game provides an amazingly rewarding experience to nature lovers who visit Nyangambe Community Wildlife Project (NCWP).
Category: Tourism
Dengeni Cave, a recreational travel allurement
Rock paintings have been instrumental in understanding the rich history of Zimbabwe’s pre-literate societies. Such paintings which still exist at different heritage sites found across the country also help one to connect with Zimbabwe’s historical past.
Matobo Hills conquers world tourism
MANA Pools National Park is an animal conservancy with a difference due to its uniqueness within the travelling and touring industry.
Travelling & Touring: Gandavaroyi Falls: Tourism’s hanging fruit
A ROSE by any other name will always remain smelling sweet, so goes an old adage. The expression somehow boggles Yours Truly’s mind, especially on use and applications of eponyms as this week we explore Gandavaroyi Falls in Gokwe North, Midlands province.
The Save Valley Conservancy, perfect destination for a silent retreat
Travelling (especially) into quiet and secluded areas for a silent retreat is essential for one’s mental health. It is good for what Robin Sharma in his book “The 5am Club” calls the four interior empires – the mindset (psychology), healthset (physicality), heartset (emotionality) and soulset (spirituality) – which he said are critical for exponential growth and unparalleled performance.
Tourism Matrix: The mystery of Gandavaroyi Falls
Zimbabwe’s large rivers are often characterized by alluring geomorphic features and the Sanyati river is no exception. It is on the Sanyati river in the northern end of Gokwe district where the iconic Gandavaroyi falls are situated. The falls form the biggest drop on the river, with its massive crater which is surrounded by steep cliffs giving a picturesque scenery.
Warm toast to new ZTA boss
HEARTY congratulations to Winnet Muchanyuka on her appointment as chief executive officer of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA), the country’s tourism and hospitality promotion body.
Travelling & Touring: World Heritage Status For Kamandama Memorial Site
THE 50th Kamandama Mine Disaster commemorations has come and gone. The fanfare was top-notch despite “last minute” change of programme after the guest of honour failed to make it to this grand occasion.
Tourism Matrix: Mt Buchwa in Mberengwa
Crescent shaped and rising abruptly from a virtually level surrounding plain, Mt Buchwa in Mberengwa gives “climbers” a sense of accomplishment and exhilaration.
Tourism Matrix: Tuli Safari Area
‘Jobs fill your pocket but adventures fill your soul’, says Jamie Lyn Beatty. A life without adventure feels like an empty soul, so I corroborate.