Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

EXPERIENCING the African bush on foot is a feast for the senses.  With every step, visitors become an active part of the landscape. Walking Safaris are extremely popular amongst guests at Victoria Falls River Lodge, particularly those staying for three nights or more....
From PJ’s Pen – July 2019

From PJ’s Pen – July 2019

Last month I talked about the beautiful gecko that I had found, whilst unpacking a box of wine, on the Island. Thanks to the curiosity and connections of Karen Taylor (who is our Operations Manager in Port Elizabeth) the little fellow has been positively identified as...
From PJ’s Pen – July 2019

From PJ’s Pen – June 2019

It’s the end of June and we are experiencing typical winter weather here.  This really only lasts for the months of June and July. At night the temperature is getting down to around 9 degrees Celsius, but by lunchtime, it’s back to 25 or 26.  The skies are almost...
From PJ’s Pen – July 2019

From PJ’s Pen – May 2019

It is hard to believe that we are in the month of June already.  The year is passing by so quickly. The temperatures in May were warmer than usual and it feels like autumn is a long time coming, or that summer is a long time ending.  I am yet to wear a sweater or...
From PJ’s Pen – July 2019

From PJ’s Pen – April 2019

AS April draws to a balmy close, the Zambezi is slowly rising here on the island. The Zambezi River Authority tells us that on 23 April the volume had increased to 1,035 cubic meters/second, still only 26% of its volume of 3,954 this time last year. One of the...