From PJ’s Pen September 2019

As September draws to its close, the sunsets in the park just get better and better. There are lots of bush fires in Zambia upstream of us, some set deliberately to get rid of ticks, and others to prepare lands for planting before the rains begin. The smoke and the dust combine to produce a … Read more

Stand up for elephants with ZEF in Central Park

IT is estimated that there are only between 350 000 to 400 000 elephants left living in Africa. Due to widespread continued poaching, between 10 000 to 15 000 elephants are killed every year. To raise awareness of the elephant poaching crisis in Africa, American sisters Laura and Sarah Robertson initiated the Central Park Saving … Read more

Come on a taste adventure at Victoria Falls River Lodge

LIKE the location, the meals at Victoria Falls River Lodge are exotic, sophisticated and adventurous – everything you would expect from a luxury lodge in Africa… and more. Exceeding visitors’ fine dining expectations is what the passionate staff strive for – with a total of nine chefs working at Victoria Falls River Lodge to daily … Read more

Meet the Team – Msizi Mlalazi

MSIZI MLALAZI, VICTORIA FALLS RIVER LODGE SENIOR SOUS CHEF Msizi is one of Victoria Falls River Lodge’s Top Chefs. He grew up in Tsholotsho village, North of Matebeland, Zimbabwe, with eight other siblings in his family. Msizi has been a Chef for 12 years and has worked in various parts of Zimbabwe. He loves baking, … Read more

From PJ’s Pen August 2019

On the of 4th August, unexpectedly and unannounced, Summer marched straight into North-Western Zimbabwe and kicked Winter out. It felt like Spring here lasted about twelve hours. Daily highs went up to 33 Centigrade (92 Fahrenheit for our American friends), and lows climbed to 16 Centigrade (60 degrees Fahrenheit). By the middle of the month, … Read more

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. On Walking Safaris, our trained Guides not only assure the safety of the guests but … Read more

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 Pachydactylus Oshaughnessyi – O’Shaughnessy’s Gecko. And he/she is most … Read more

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 cloudless and our guests have taken … Read more

Celeb Couple spotted at Victoria Falls River Lodge

UK Celebrity couple Summer Harl and Craig Gordon visited Victoria Falls River Lodge early in June this year. Harl, a TV-presenter, lifestyle/fashion blogger and social media influencer, is married to the goalkeeper of Scotland’s Celtic Football Club, Craig Gordon. It was the couple’s first visit to Zimbabwe, and they fell in love with Victoria Falls. … Read more