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09/08/2014

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21/02/2014

Some thousands of years ago, the Zambezi River was cracked under the earth by nature to form four sharp gorges, one of which would be called a wonder of the world. And a wonder it was since its discovery. Come discover the falls with Octopus Travel...

20/02/2014

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12/10/2013

Jacarandas in full Bloom in Harare, photography by Scottyphotography

12/10/2013

The Livingstone Room at The Victoria Falls Hotel was voted the 7th Best restaurant in the World on one of the most popular food blogs called Daily Meal. Congratulations!

Flying the African Sun Flag High.

12/10/2013

A photo of Mutare, snapped by my buddy Jeremy Masson from our roof a couple of days ago.

25/09/2013

Zimbabwe--------Why now?
Since the peaceful election period, the country continues to rebound as visitor numbers creep up. Go now and you wont be crowding the wildlife as in the game reserves in much of Africa.

What can I see ?
Wildlife and Victoria Falls are the big attractions, but so too are the impressive archaeological sites. Head to Great Zimbabwe, a ruined 11th-century city, or experience the lushness of the Eastern highlands. Perhaps a round or two of golf.

How safe is it?
Zimbabwe is a surprisingly safe country. Just don`t get caught up in a any political discussions or disturbances. The local people are delightful and almost all have beaming smiles.

Where's truly off the beaten track?
Head to Bulawayo, where train spotters will love the quirky railway museum. Visit nearby Matobo National Park, too, for the grave of the famous explorer and entrepreneur Cecil Rhodes, commanding fantastic views over the rolling hills. Well worth a short walk.

What should I eat?
Mealie meal ( similar to corn meal) is a familiar staple, and the British colonial influence persists - you'll probably encounter porridge at breakfast, and afternoon tea par excellence. There are plenty of restaurants with top notch menus to be found in the larger hotels and safari lodges.

What should I bring home?
There's a surprising variety of arts and crafts - and keep your eyes peeled for an old 100-trillion bank note, a legacy of the now defunct local currency. United States Dollars and South African Rand are the currencies now widely accepted. Inflation is now well under control.

Any recommended reading and viewing?
Read The Last Resort, Douglas Rogers' horrific and hilarious account of his parents' efforts to run a backpacker lodge in Zimbabwe as guests disappeared in the late 1990's.
See www.experiencezimbabwe.com for a comprehensive website showing the delights of Zimbabwe as a tourist destination.

25/09/2013

The Mana Pools - A True African Safari

Ringed by the far distant blue hills of the Zambezi escarpment, is Mana Pools National Park. Bursting with a profusion of birds and animals, especially during dry season from June to October, Mana Pools National Park is synonymous with remoteness and unspoilt wilderness. This unique park is a UNESCO World Hertitage Site, The national park is home to magnificent and enormous elephants that return year after year. Big, beefy black buffalo are about (especially in the Chitake Spring area) and predators like leopards, lions and cheetah can be seen. It is also a haven for Nile crocodiles and large hippo pods as well as a myriad of other animals including many antelope species. Amongst the 380 bird species are the Nyasa lovebird, Livingstone’s flycatcher, white-collared pranitcole, snake eagle and yellow spotted ncator. Dinosaur fossil sites can be explored also. Canoe safaris run year round and a combination of canoeing/walking and camping on island during the rainy season is recommended as access into the interior of the park is very limited from December to March, and therefore not viable, as in other times of the year.

04/08/2012

Book with our reliable agent for your best accommodation and activities around Zimbabwe..

Explore Zimbabwe with this video. ATA will host its 2012 World Congress in this "world of wonders."

31/03/2012

Come and book your greatest safari experiences with us, from walking with lions, riding elephants, game drives and cruises give us a call or send through your request for a quote on [email protected].

05/03/2012

Octopus Travel and Tours provides a unique travel service that includes all your flight bookings and tours in Zimbabwe, Africa and the rest of the world. We have strategic partnerships with Airlines, major tour operators, hotels and lodges in Southern Africa and beyond, and some of the finest leisure and game facilities on the African continent.
We are specialists in travel bookings and ticketing to international, regional and domestic destinations. For quotes please email us [email protected].

05/03/2012

Octopus Travel and Tours has cheap flights to a huge range of top destinations including London, Bangkok, LA, New York, Hong Kong and more. Contact us on +263 250947-51 or email [email protected]