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
17 Reasons Why You Must Take a Trip to Zimbabwe in Your Lifetime
Zimbabwe is THE most beautiful and inspirational country in the world. I truly believe that. And yes, I might be a touch biased because I was born and raised in Zimbabwe, but many of my clients would agree: Zimbabwe’s sheer beauty, exotic wildlife, and warm people are unlike anything else on earth. See below for … Read More
A Culinary Adventure at Babylonstoren in Cape Winelands, South Africa
Image above of the beautiful Babylonstoren guest house Article by Amy Green, Client Services Director for Hills of Africa Travel As Client Services Director for Hills of Africa Travel, I spend lots of time talking with clients who are getting ready for their upcoming trips. Inevitably the topic of food comes up, often to make … Read More
A Race to Save the Last Lions
Article written by Hills of Africa Travel client, Faith Klaus In 2001, my husband and I were fortunate enough to travel to Zimbabwe and stay with the family of Graham Hill and Sandy Salle (founder of Hills of Africa). For five days, we were blessed to stay at a private game reserve located within Hwange … Read More
Cecil the Lion – Leaving a Legacy for Change
Image above of Cecil, taken from https://cecilthelion.org/gallery/ Words cannot describe how saddened I am to hear about the brutal death of Cecil the lion – one of Zimbabwe’s most iconic lions. For those of you who don’t know what happened, Cecil, a 13-year-old lion that lived in Zimbabwe and was being studied by scientists from Oxford … Read More
Simply Sophisticated – Londolozi Game Reserve’s Culinary Culture
Article written by Amanda Evans, Hills of Africa Travel’s CEO I know it’s hard to imagine sipping fine French champagne under a cloudless sky while a 5-star 5-course meal is prepared for you over open flame in the African bush. But I assure you it’s possible! Especially at Londolozi, one of Hills of Africa’s (and … Read More