By Marianne Betts A lot has changed for Rachel Sakara since she started out as a laundry hand at Lokuthula Lodges 25 years ago. Rachel is one of 55 staff to receive long service awards, this month, in recognition of working for Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) for between five and 25 years. AAT operates Lokuthula…
The Boma Crème Caramel Dessert Recipe A stylish gluten-free dessert which everyone will love! Ingredients (10 portions) 200g Granulated sugar 250g water 1l fresh milk 8 whole eggs 100g castor sugar 6-8 drops vanilla essence Method Prepare the caramel by gently boiling sugar in three quarters of water in a pan. When the sugar is…
New Activities to Try in Victoria Falls By Marianne Betts Victoria Falls is bustling with life and energy. The current boom in tourist arrivals to Zimbabwe’s top resort town, which boasts one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, has brought with it a flurry of activity. New lodges, hotel rooms, restaurants, bars…
The Seasons of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – A Project by Africa Albida Tourism In a captivating project spanning 12 months, we have documented the changing panorama of the Victoria Falls from an aerial perspective. The project’s objective was to highlight the different levels of water in the Victoria Falls in each month of the year. …
Who does not love a delicious dessert, especially Pannacotta? Our incredible Chef Munya who runs the MaKuwa-Kuwa restaurant at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is willing to share his delicious recipe with you. Try this at home and your guests won’t be able to resist diving in! Vanilla Panacotta recipe (9 cup yield) Ingredients 750ml fresh cream…
Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Golf Day Friday 22 September 2017 Play your part in conserving Zimbabwe’s wildlife and trees by supporting the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit’s (VFAPU) annual fundraising golf day to be held on 22 September at Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club. VFAPU is a non-profit organisation that was established by local safari operator and conservationist…
What is Wolrd Gin Day you may ask? World Gin Day is a global celebration of all things gin, on the second Saturday in June every year! The idea is simple: get people together all around the world with a legitimate excuse to drink some gin, whether it’s in a cocktail, G&T or neat (yes,…
THE BOMA – DINNER & DRUM SHOW HAS A WHOLE LOT MORE BITE! By Marianne Betts ONE of Victoria Falls’ most sought-after experiences, The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show, has a whole lot more bite, with enhancements focusing on its food and entertainment elements, now in place. The refreshed Boma – Dinner & Drum…
The rain never stops in the magical forest beside the Victoria Falls. It pours through the canopy all day and night. Even when the sky is clear and the clouds are long gone, the thunder and rain never stops. But this downpour is not caused by weather or precipitation. It does not come from the…
Dave Glynn and Ross Kennedy, the intrepid founders of Victoria Falls Safari Lodge and its parent company, Africa Albida Tourism, got together recently to brainstorm a few facts about the 20-year-old business that people might not know. It turned out to be an utterly fascinating conversation, accounting for two decades of challenges, tragedies, opportunities, successes…
