Article written by Amy Green, Hills of Africa Travel’s Director of Client Services To me, there is just something very special about watching the sunset. I grew up on the coast of the Florida panhandle where sunsets are best enjoyed sitting on the beach, waiting for the play of color in the sky to signal … Read More
How I Got Over My Fear of Flying in Small Airplanes
Article by Brittany Urbach, Hills of Africa Travel’s Marketing Director When I first started with Hills of Africa Travel as their marketing director, I had never been to Africa – but, of course, it was on my bucket list! Shortly after joining the team, I had the opportunity to visit South Africa – I was … Read More
Linkwasha Camp: A Luxurious Escape in the Zimbabwe Bush
Image above taken from Wilderness-Safaris website Arguably the most luxurious camp in Zimbabwe, Linkwasha Camp is situated along Hwange National Park’s southeastern corner on a wildlife-abundant private concession. The camp sits on the edge of a pan that attracts a variety of both large and small game to drink from it. Guests at Linkwasha can … Read More
5 of the Worst Things About Taking a Trip to Africa
Before you start planning your luxury African safari vacation, I highly suggest you take some of these downsides of a trip to Africa into consideration . . . You won’t want to come home: Our clients have told us repeatedly that they never wanted to come home from their African vacation and many said they … Read More
{Zimbabwe Recipe} White Asparagus Soup
Whether you love entertaining friends with creative dinners or simply crave the warmth of a creamy soup as the temperatures drop, this recipe for White Asparagus Soup, provided by Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is a must try! “This is Victoria Falls Safari Lodge’s Chef Munyaradzi Zariro’s signature dish. White asparagus is one my favorite delicacies. … Read More
iPhone Photography Tips For Safari Adventures
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