Camping in the Okavango Delta
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The Okavango Delta is a giant flooded area in Botswana — we ride through marshland in dugout canoes to reach our bush camp. The scenery is spectacular. Continue reading
Category Archives: Africa
Sunset Cruise on the Chobe River
It’s a stellar evening in Botswana — we spend hours cruising the Chobe River at sunset while spotting elephants, rhinos, and crocodiles in close proximity. Continue reading
Chobe National Park Game Drive
I keep things pretty upbeat around here but I was disappointed with our sunrise game drive in Chobe National Park, Botswana. Luckily this country has many other highlights in store. Continue reading
RECAP: Zimbabwe
I barely scratched the surface in Zimbabwe — Victoria Falls is the only part of the country I saw, and I hope to get back one day to explore more. In the meantime here is a recap of all my posts about Vic Falls in case you missed one or want to plan your own trip here. Continue reading
Sunset Cruise on the Zambezi River
A sunset cruise on the Zambezi River caps off our time in Vic Falls — we sip sundowners while gliding past hippos and admiring vibrant colors on the horizon. Continue reading
Helicopter Ride Over Victoria Falls
I take a scenic helicopter ride over Victoria Falls and witness its incredible scope from a new perspective. How extraordinary that this exists in nature. Continue reading
Adrenaline Rush in Zimbabwe
Do you want to bungee jump? How about walk with lions or cage dive with crocodiles? Or maybe you’re keen to swim at the very top of a 350-foot waterfall. I’ve put together this list of all the adrenaline-inducing activities on offer at Victoria Falls. Continue reading
Flying Like A Fox
Have you ever heard of the Flying Fox? It’s like a zip line, except the harness connects in the back so that you can fly like superman over a canyon. I try it out for the first time in Victoria Falls. Continue reading
Stroll ‘Round the Rim of Vic Falls
It might look like a simple stroll ‘round the rim of Victoria Falls, but you’d be hard-pressed to find an activity more thrill-inducing. Check out photos taken mere inches from a sheer cliff drop-off as the Falls rage below. Continue reading
Victoria Falls (And Then Gets Back Up Again)
Welcome to Victoria Falls! I’ll explain the layout of the area, as well as favorite dining options and vantage points to enjoy views of the Falls. Continue reading