It’s tea-time in Africa. The dust of the day settles along with the heat, and the kettle has just boiled. Fresh baked aromas waft from the kitchen, adding to the dreamy nature of day moving to dusk. Light and atmosphere golden, Chef Enoch arrives with the final ingredient to a perfect afternoon: scones. But since …
“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare it for today.” – Malcolm X Mr Ndhlovu, headmaster of Dingani Primary School, is never without a smile. This smile emanated gratitude and pride as he distributed 35 scholarships to his students at Dingani Primary School on Monday 9th March, 2020. …
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Economic prosperity is a threadbare concept in the village of Dete, Zimbabwe. With a population of 4300, the number of employed residents in the town is less than 1%. Yet it is within such dire circumstances that the Thandanani Sewing Project was born. “Thandanani, meaning ‘Love Each Other,’ encompasses the cohesion of community so integral …
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“How may travel plans be disrupted? What would happen if I became ill during my travels?” As global citizens, making responsible and proactive decisions are key to having a positive impact on world wide health issues. Hideaways’ CEO Katja Quasdorf shares an enlightening conversation she held with Dr Simon King from Park Doctor, highlighting the …
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Ambassadors of Facts Instead of Fear To date, there have been no reported cases of the COVID-19 virus in Southern Africa, however the health of our teams and travellers is our number one priority. In light of this, Hideaways has carefully measured, considered and implemented strategies to best manage and implement precautions in the current …
It’s much more than the location, wildlife, bespoke accommodation and landscape that makes the Hideaways experience so life-changing. An incredibly important component of our guests’ safari holiday is the personalities and capabilities of our incredible staff. The characters of Camp Kuzuma each play an important role in the experience of our guests and we would …
Camp Kuzuma is part of the Kavango–Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA). This designation refers to a conservation zone made up of five countries that have pledged to protect their wildlife areas which surround the Zambezi and Kavango Rivers. The mission of this initiative is “To establish a world-class transfrontier conservation area and tourism destination in …
African time – the notion that we needn’t rush or stress and we’ll get there when we get there. For some, it can be a refreshing change of pace, or for others a frustrating foreign concept. On African time things can take a little longer, and when building a lodge in a truly remote area …
What We Learned From Building a Lodge in the Wilds of Hwange – as told by Garth Jenman Read More »
The Anti-Poaching Unit (APU) at Elephant’s Eye, Hwange is made up of a serious group of men who aren’t the most talkative bunch, but we were able to chat with one of the scouts who shared his story with us… Kennedy wakes up every morning with two important clear goals: get poachers arrested & save …
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Some people are blissful beach bums, happy to laze around in the sun sipping on coconut and rum cocktails, while others prefer the excitement of exploring every hidden cove and distant horizon. When it comes to relaxing you don’t need much advice, and Rio Azul is more than skilled in the art of pampering to …
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INSIDER SECRETS: Our Top Tips for Unusual Ways to Spend an Afternoon in Victoria Falls Victoria Falls town may be best known for its legendary waterfall that is one of the seven natural wonders of the world, but as the gateway to Southern Africa’s best Safari areas, it’s also a bustling hub with far more …
Imagine this: you’re out in the bush on a game drive, the roads are wild and unpaved and conditions have caused your vehicle to have a punctured tyre. Now you need to change it but there’s a pride of lions nearby… what would you do? If you are Courage, our expert Nantwich guide, you keep …
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