There’s no place on earth quite as enchanting as Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. At least that’s how I feel whenever I visit this gorgeous, wildlife-abundant region. And one of my absolute favorite places to stay in Zimbabwe’s wilderness is The Hide Safari Lodge. This luxurious lodge offers an intimate setting, with just 10 tents … Read More
Why Purchase Travel Insurance?
Every time you book a flight or a trip through a travel expert, you are most likely confronted with the question of “do you want to purchase travel insurance?” Many times we think, “Nah, I travel a lot and never needed it in the past.” Well, my philosophy has always been to err on the … Read More
Top 10 Adventure Activities in Zimbabwe
Image to the left taken from the Wilderness Safaris blog From white water rafting to bungee jumping, and exhilarating helicopter rides to incredible safari tours, Zimbabwe is celebrated as Africa’s adventure capital and is an absolute must-visit for adrenaline seekers! Below are some of our favorite adventure activities to take part in while on a … Read More
Top 7 Places to Visit in Zimbabwe
Rich with biodiversity, lush landscapes, awe-inspiring sunsets, and beautiful cultures, Zimbabwe offers visitors much more than an exceptional safari experience. Below are some of our favorite places to visit in Zimbabwe, and what makes each area so special: Hwange National Park: Arguably THE best game-viewing park in Africa, Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe’s largest and … Read More
Luxury Meets Remote Wilderness at Botswana’s Tubu Tree Camp
Image above from Wilderness-Safaris.com Situated on the remote Hunda Island of Botswana, Tubu Tree Camp features eight beautifully appointed tents – each with a private deck that boasts striking views of the sprawling floodplains. Each tent is elevated and connected by wooden walkways and features en-suite bathroom facilities, and an indoor and outdoor shower. With … Read More
The Best Type of Family Vacation – A Trip to Africa
As you may already know, I started Hills of Africa Travel in September 2002 (I can’t believe it’s been 13 years!!) in an effort to share the riches of my homeland (Africa!) with discerning travelers. My husband and I were both born and raised in Zimbabwe but moved to the United States in our 20s where we … Read More
A Magnificent Encounter with Cecil the Lion
Article by Hills of Africa client, Lisa Lenhart My husband and I were fortunate enough to visit South Africa, Victoria Falls, and Zimbabwe in the spring of this year. We have tried in recent years to celebrate life by taking trips and experiencing new things rather than buying more “stuff.” The trip to Africa was a … Read More
How a Morning African Safari Tour Can Awaken All Five Senses
Article by Amanda Evans, Hills of Africa Travel’s CEO If you’ve never been up to watch a sunrise in your life, stop everything you are doing and make a plan for it. And I don’t mean if you’ve never been awake before the sun comes up. I’m talking about just sitting and having your own … Read More
Zimbabwe through the Lens
Having been born and raised in Zimbabwe, I constantly reminisce about the wildlife and gorgeous landscapes that were once part of my home. Although I live almost 8,000 miles away from Zimbabwe now, I still visit my homeland each and every year (and am always so heart broken when I have to leave!). But, I … Read More
Three Boutique Hotel – A Charming Sanctuary in the Heart of Cape Town
Image above taken from the Three Boutique Hotel website I arrived at Three Boutique Hotel after a long 24 hours of traveling from Charlotte, North Carolina to Cape Town, South Africa. As soon as I arrived, Tarryn, one of Three Boutique Hotel’s gracious hosts, greeted me and was wonderful at making me feel right at … Read More