Tag Archives: Zimbabwe

What is an African ‘BOMA’?

Posted on 11th November 2024

  The Swahili term ‘Boma’ is traditionally known as an enclosure or fence used to protect livestock like cows, sheep, goats and other animals from predators. It can also act as a general communal space for social interaction and cultural expression. However, if you are a safari lover you
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    • Light Aircraft Charter on Safari – Luggage Restrictions & Passenger Weight Regulations Explained

    Posted on 4th June 2024

      Oftentimes safari destinations are remote and not easily accessible by road. Light aircraft charter flights are therefore an integral part of being on safari. Light aircraft charters are quite different from your average regional airline flight: Destinations are remote (no refuelling) Wea
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    • What exactly is a “bucket shower”?

    Posted on 22nd April 2024

      Bucket showers offer a unique and eco-friendly way to bathe under the African sky. For many travellers they are an integral part of an authentic African safari experience. In areas where running water is limited or unavailable, such as remote or mobile safari camps, a bucket shower is a sim
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    • Gondwana Tours & Safaris is “Paying it forward” ….

    Posted on 15th January 2024

      As a company operating in Africa, Gondwana Tours & Safaris has for some time been looking to get more involved in, and to support an African charity, thereby “paying it forward” in a very measurable and sustainable way. It seemed a daunting task to decide which of the many worthy ca
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    • Spotlight on the best safari destinations for you… (by Steffi Presske)

    Posted on 4th September 2023

      In this blog we would like to spotlight some of our favourite safari destinations in Africa and highlight what makes them so special and different from each other. We would like to give you some general pointers when planning your trip, which might help you to pick the best safari destination f
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    • African Safaris in Covid-19 Times

    Posted on 1st June 2021

    Africa awaits and various countries are welcoming travelers!   Many of our clients as well as potential travelers have been asking us about travel restrictions in Africa due to COVID-19. To help you with planning your safari, we have compiled this one-stop informational blog with the current
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    • Waterlevels at Victoria Falls

    Posted on 4th February 2020

    Victoria Falls – affectionately, respectfully and very aptly referred to as Mosi-oa-Tunya (“the smoke that thunders“) by locals, has recently been under great and unjustified scrutiny. Various media outlets have presented a warped picture of the current water levels resulting in rumors about
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    • Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2015: The Elephant Camp in Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Africa

    Posted on 28th January 2015

    We are delighted to share with you the exciting news that our partner The Elephant Camp has again been awarded the Travelers' Choice accolade of being in the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Africa category. The beautiful little camp placed at no.19 in the rankings. This achievement is of cour
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    • Zimbabwe Passes Tourism VAT Statutory Instrument

    Posted on 26th January 2015

    The Zimbabwe Ministry of Finance has amended the finance act and VAT on accommodation is now applicable as of 16th January 2015. Our partner WILD HORIZONS is in the process of amending the lodge rates, applying VAT on the accommodation portion of the daily package rate only. They will be
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    • Zimbabwe – No VAT on tourism related activities

    Posted on 14th January 2015

    Good news for the tourism industry in Zimbabwe: The 2015 Finance Act was passed this week without any amendments, which in effect means Tourism related products remain Zero rated in Zimbabwe. Our partner Wild Horizons will therefore not be charging VAT on tourism related activities. Wild Horizo
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