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Khanondo Safaris and Tours: Delivering unforgettable african adventures
Khanondo Safaris and Tours, a premier tour operating company nestled in the bustling adventure hub of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, is making waves in the tourism industry with its diverse array of thr...Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 10:45hrs | 13 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Why Zimbabwe is the best place to visit in 2023
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa. It is bordered by Zambia to the north, Mozambique to the east, South Africa to the south, and Botswana to the west. The capital and largest city is...Published: 12 Apr 2023 at 15:52hrs | 48 | by Thobekile Zhou
July Moyo pressures Victoria Falls City Council to give prime land to gold baron
LOCAL Government minister July Moyo, who is entangled in Victoria Falls land scandals — with his ally mayor Somveli Dlamini currently out of jail on bail after he was arrested for a fraudulent land ...Published: 27 Nov 2022 at 14:59hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Saboteurs dim Batoka hopes
THE 2 400 megawatt (MW) Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Scheme (BGHES) came under threat this week after pockets of "influential people" scaled up a campaign to force communities adjacent to the multibill...Published: 05 Feb 2021 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Batoka Dam size reduced to save Victoria Falls
Authorities involved in the construction of the 2 400MW Batoka Gorge Hydro-electric Scheme have agreed to reduce the dam size to salvage tourism activities around the world-famous Victoria Falls....Published: 29 Dec 2020 at 17:53hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls re-opens White water rafting season
VICTORIA FALLS has reopened the White Water Rafting season, following its suspension early this year due to high water flows in the Zambezi River.The adrenaline-pumping adventure closes every ...Published: 28 Jun 2018 at 07:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls: A 'must-do' destination
VICTORIA Falls is a must-do Zimbabwean destination. It is home to one of the largest waterfalls in the world. It is the adrenalin capital of Africa and has hotels to satisfy every taste.Go whi...Published: 09 Jun 2018 at 15:53hrs | | by Great Zimbabwe Guide
State to relocate villagers for Batoka power project
HUNDREDS of villagers living along the Zambezi River banks are likely to be displaced soon to pave way for the Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Scheme (BGHES) being initiated by Zambia and Zimbabwe....Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Vic Falls skydiving firm upbeat of improved numbers
Africa's adventure capital Victoria Falls' latest adrenalin rush activity tandem skydiving has had a slow start.Despite the somewhat subdued numbers, the country's first commercial skydiving c...Published: 08 Feb 2018 at 11:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Local tourists moan high charges
LOCAL tourists have appealed to tour operators to reduce charges for the various activities which they say are very high and as such work against efforts to promote domestic tourism.The Govern...Published: 25 Jan 2018 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tourism sector braces for festive boom
TOUR operators in Victoria Falls will not increase charges during the festive season but offer special packages for group visitors who book for at least three activities.The moves comes at a t...Published: 13 Dec 2017 at 05:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls white water rafting suspended
WHITE water rafting activities have been suspended in Victoria Falls as the Rafting Association of Zimbabwe (RAZ) closed for the season owing to rising water levels in the Zambezi River.RA...Published: 06 Apr 2017 at 06:51hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Shearwater builds 150-bed lodge in Victoria Falls
SHEARWATER Adventures, one of leading tour operators in the country, has built a new look 150-bed lodge in Victoria Falls at a cost of $1.2 million.Construction of the Victoria Falls Explo...Published: 01 Feb 2017 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls carnival preps begin
Preparations for the 2016 edition of the Jameson Victoria Falls Carnival to be held at the end of December in Victoria Falls have kicked off with optimism that the previous year`s record arrival of 60...Published: 04 Oct 2016 at 19:11hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter
Pilot flies Zimbabwe flag high
The name Captain Matambanadzo Chakoreka may not ring a bell to anyone, especially ordinary Zimbabweans.In the aviation sector, the captain is a legend who deserves all the applause as he is se...Published: 12 Dec 2015 at 11:28hrs | | by Sydney Kawadza
Hotels in Vic Falls offering 30% discount for Zanu-PF delegates
Tour operators and hotels in Victoria Falls are offering up to 30 percent discount on activities and accommodation to delegates attending the 15th Zanu-PF Annual National People's Conference. ...Published: 09 Dec 2015 at 05:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Batoka power station construction set to start in January 2016
ZAMBIA and Zimbabwe will start constructing the 1, 600-Megawatts (MW) Batoka power stations in January 2016, Mines, Energy and Water Development Minister Christopher Yaluma has said contrary to ea...Published: 31 Mar 2015 at 06:07hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe a Haven for Tourist Attraction
The sparkle and glitter of the tourism industry in Zimbabwe is regaining momentum at an accelerated rate. The New York Times recently published an article stating that Zimbabwe is a priority destinati...Published: 19 Jan 2015 at 12:17hrs | 1 | by Suitable Kajau
Batoka to employ locals
BATOKA hydropower dam project is expected to create employment for about 3 000 people from both Zimbabwe and Zambia.Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) chief executive officer Munyaradzi Munondawafa...Published: 11 Dec 2014 at 07:49hrs | | by Staff reporter
New upmarket hotel opens in Victoria Falls
A new upmarket hotel has been opened in Victoria Falls ahead of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly slated for August this year. The five-star Victoria Falls de Luxe Suites...Published: 10 Jan 2013 at 06:04hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Water rafting resumes on the Zambezi
White water rafting on the Zambezi River, suspended four weeks ago due to rising waters, has resumed, Rafting Association of Zimbabwe (Raz) secretary-general Mr Frank Njeni Ncube has said.In...Published: 13 Jun 2012 at 10:04hrs | 1 | by Victoria Falls Reporter
Top Zimbabwe destinations for 2012
Romance and adventure go hand in hand in Zimbabwe. The holiday destinations in Zimbabwe will allow you experience the low lying semi arid land to forest and lake infested lush green highlands. The ri...Published: 21 Jan 2012 at 20:45hrs | | by Tourism
Woman miraculously survives Victoria Falls bungee horror
Sydney - An Australian woman whose bungee jumping cord snapped, plunging her head-first into the raging crocodile-infested waters of the Zambezi River, on Monday described her "miracle" survival....Published: 09 Jan 2012 at 05:23hrs | 2 | by AFP
Knight Rider spotted at the Victoria Falls
POPULAR American actor, singer and businessman David Michael Hasselhoff, popularly known as Michael Knight, was in the resort town of Victoria Falls on a three-day private visit.He was expect...Published: 27 Sep 2011 at 06:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Vic Falls fully booked for Xmas
THE country’s premier tourism resort town of Victoria Falls is teeming with visitors ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays this week and next week....Published: 21 Dec 2010 at 19:56hrs | | by Business Correspondent
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