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From source to smoke… There is a waterway that winds through southern Africa: Ancient, constant, alive. It rises quietly in the wetlands of north-western Zambia, flowing through miombo woodland and grassy plains. Over more than 2500 kilometres, it gathers force, carving a path through six countries (Zambia, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique) before plunging, […]
You might think it strange that our beautiful hotel is named after a palm tree. After all, aren’t palm trees best suited to tropical locations? Not this one. The Ilala Palm, also known locally as the Molala or Vegetable Ivory Palm, is native to this region. Look out for it in Zimbabwe, Angola, Botswana, Namibia […]
If you are researching visiting the magnificent Victoria Falls – and we do hope you are – you may come across many names that you may be unfamiliar with. Read on to discover the rich history and imagery behind them here: Victoria Falls The Victoria Falls waterfall was discovered by Dr .David Livingstone in […]
Introduction As we welcome guests to our newest Deluxe Wing this month, we feel the need to reminisce and recount our humble journey from a 14-room boutique hotel to a luxury hotel with 73 rooms, in less than three decades. Our strong family values and vision have not changed from when the doors first opened […]
One of the most fascinating rivers in Africa, the Zambezi is not only a major tourist attraction, but a lifeline and constant source of income for millions.
Folklore is an integral part of African culture, having been passed down through many generations. Even today, most Africans retain a sense of superstition and awareness of their original traditions and customs. Similar to the well-known Aesop’s Tales and other fables of our youth, stories and folklore often have a moral or survival element to […]
