Tag Archives: Zambia

Roads Less Travelled – A Journey to Zambia’s Lesser-Known Safari Gems

Posted on 28th January 2026

  From Mark Hathaway's travel journal   Although less well known than mainstream safari destinations like Kenya or South Africa, Zambia has long been recognised by safari connoisseurs as offering one of Africa’s finest safari experiences. Parks like South Luangwa have a long and
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    • What is an African ‘BOMA’?

    Posted on 11th November 2024

      The Swahili term ‘Boma’ is traditionally known as an enclosure or fence used to protect livestock like cows, sheep, goats and other animals from predators. It can also act as a general communal space for social interaction and cultural expression. However, if you are a safari lover you
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    • Light Aircraft Charter on Safari – Luggage Restrictions & Passenger Weight Regulations Explained

    Posted on 4th June 2024

      Oftentimes safari destinations are remote and not easily accessible by road. Light aircraft charter flights are therefore an integral part of being on safari. Light aircraft charters are quite different from your average regional airline flight: Destinations are remote (no refuelling) Wea
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    • What exactly is a “bucket shower”?

    Posted on 22nd April 2024

      Bucket showers offer a unique and eco-friendly way to bathe under the African sky. For many travellers they are an integral part of an authentic African safari experience. In areas where running water is limited or unavailable, such as remote or mobile safari camps, a bucket shower is a sim
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    • Gondwana Tours & Safaris is “Paying it forward” ….

    Posted on 15th January 2024

      As a company operating in Africa, Gondwana Tours & Safaris has for some time been looking to get more involved in, and to support an African charity, thereby “paying it forward” in a very measurable and sustainable way. It seemed a daunting task to decide which of the many worthy ca
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    • African Safaris in Covid-19 Times

    Posted on 1st June 2021

    Africa awaits and various countries are welcoming travelers!   Many of our clients as well as potential travelers have been asking us about travel restrictions in Africa due to COVID-19. To help you with planning your safari, we have compiled this one-stop informational blog with the current
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    • Waterlevels at Victoria Falls

    Posted on 4th February 2020

    Victoria Falls – affectionately, respectfully and very aptly referred to as Mosi-oa-Tunya (“the smoke that thunders“) by locals, has recently been under great and unjustified scrutiny. Various media outlets have presented a warped picture of the current water levels resulting in rumors about
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    • Yellow Fever vaccination no longer required for travellers between South Africa and Zambia

    Posted on 2nd February 2015

    Following an announcement at the World Health Assembly in Geneva on Friday 30th January 2015, the SA Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, removed the requirement for proof of Yellow Fever vaccination for travellers between Zambia and South Africa, with effect 31 January 2015.
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    • Out now: The new Zimbabwe-Zambia Visa!

    Posted on 28th November 2014

    The Governments of the Republics of Zambia and Zimbabwe are pleased to announce the launch of the Kavango Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (KAZA) UNIVISA on 28 November, 2014. The KAZA UNIVISA is a common tourist visa for the SADC region which shall be piloted by Zambia and Zimbabwe for
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    • Young elephant survives attack by 14 lions

    Posted on 26th November 2014

    A young elephant somehow was separated from his herd when 14 female lions descended on the helpless animal at Chinzombo Camp in Zambia. Clearly outnumbered, the elephant managed to bravely fend off the attack despite having three lioness on his back at one point! This event was captured by
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