We have made some pretty incredible advances in smart phone photography technology in the recent years! Smart phones can produce photographs that are just as incredible as pictures taken with a heavy-duty camera. So, whether your only camera is an iPhone or your advanced camera unexpectedly dies midway on an African safari tour, you’ll be fully prepared … Read More
Helping the Zimbabwe Communities in Need
Image above taken from the Singita Pamushana website When Zimbabwe faced a major drought in 2002, it left many children to suffer with malnutrition and its related illnesses that can cause death, cognitive development issues, and much more. Many children were dropping out of school as they were too weak to attend. This, in turn, … Read More
Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge – The Ultimate Botswana Family Safari Destination
Image above taken from the &Beyond website Set in a wildlife-abundant private concession in the Okavango Delta, Sandibe Okavango Safari Lodge sits in the magnificent Moremi Game Reserve, which is home to a variety of spectacular animals, including leopard, lion, African wild dog, antelope, elephant, and much more. The lodge itself is located amongst shimmering floodplains, knotted … Read More
How Africa Brings All Five Senses to Life
I always come alive when I travel back to Africa or even when I dream about it! I think it’s because my senses come alive. Not many places in the world give you the opportunity to actually stop and smell the roses – so to speak. Africa actually forces me to relax and really soak … Read More
The Greatest Gift to Give to Your Kids – A Trip to Zimbabwe!
My husband (Mark) and I took our kids, Abby and Mikey, on a Zimbabwe family vacation several years ago and they had an absolute blast! Mark and I are originally from Zimbabwe, so it was a real treat to share our homeland with our kids. Abby wrote in her journal during the trip and took lots … Read More
Hiking Table Mountain – From a Hiker’s Perspective
Article written by Solomiya Pyatkovska, Hills of Africa’s Client Services Administrator One of the absolute highlights of my stay in Cape Town, South Africa was easy access to to Table Mountain – a hiker’s paradise! There are so many ways to enjoy hiking the mountain that range from easy to extremely difficult and can last less … Read More
How to Plan the Perfect Honeymoon to Africa
I don’t know about you, but the Fall has been quite busy so far! We’ve been to lots of shows and events and I’m actually hosting an upcoming event that YOU are invited to! It’s my online African honeymoon planning party, which I’ve aptly called How to Plan the Perfect Honeymoon to Africa! Whether you … Read More
Top 7 Johannesburg Restaurants for Foodies
Whether taking a 3-day trip to Johannesburg, South Africa or spending the evening, we have a list of the top restaurants in Johannesburg that you must try: 1. Moyo Melrose Arch: A hip and happening restaurant, Moyo Melrose Arch is located in the heart of Johannesburg and celebrated for its unique multilevel structure and modern … Read More
Culinary Bliss at Zimbabwe’s Best Hotels, Camps, & Lodges
Article by Amy Green, Client Services Director for Hills of Africa Travel On a recent trip to Zimbabwe, I had the most incredible culinary experiences! A highlight during my visit was lunch at the Victoria Falls Hotel. You just cannot beat lunch on Stanley’s Terrace with the mist of Victoria Falls billowing in the backdrop … Read More
A Zimbabwe Family Vacation – From a Kid’s Perspective
Taking an African family safari vacation is one of the most rewarding things you could possibly do with your family! I have a daughter, Abby, and a son Mikey. Every time we take a trip to Africa as a family, I always have Abby and Mikey write journal entries each day – spotlighting things they … Read More