LOTS of superlatives extolling virtues of the tourism industry have always be written glowingly and this might have given birth to the word “hospitality”, which has also taken the sector by storm.
Category: Tourism
Communities in Conservation
Local communities are a vital cog in the conservation of African Wildlife. Ivan Carter a conservationist says that conservation in modern Africa has to include three core elements: community engagement, wildlife protection and the science and research.
Responsible tourism for sustainability
The COVID-19 pandemic almost brought the Zimbabwean tourism industry to its knees in the past two years as lockdown restrictions were implemented in order to contain the novel coronavirus. The relaxation of restrictions following a decline in cases rejuvenated the industry, but for sustainability, we need to avoid irresponsible behaviour.
Singita-Pamushana Lodge . . . ‘a place of miracles’
Like the meaning of the name when translated from xiChangana, the picturesque Singita which is perched high on a sandstone ridge overlooking the shimmering expanse of the Malilangwe Dam is indeed ‘miraculously’ splendours. Singita-Pamushana Lodge is a high-end facility located in Malilagwe Wildlife Reserve.
Kyle Recreational Park
Nestled perfectly on the confluence of Mutirikwi and Mushagashe rivers, Lake Mutirikwi, Kyle Recreational Park is scenically one of the most attractive parks in Masvingo and the country at large. The park which boasts of attractive terrestrial and aquatic features is located about 40km away from the Ancient City (Masvingo) and about 200km from Chiredzi town. Lake Mutirikwi which is considered the third largest inland waterbody in Zimbabwe, constituting about 7600 hectares provides a number of water related sporting activities.
Plantation Tourism . . . KwaMeke, Jete raMashiri
Sugarcane plantations in other parts of the world were established using large numbers of enslaved Africans to plant, manage and harvest sugarcane.
Manjirenji Recreational Park, Dormant Tourism Giant
Manjirenji Recreational Park, centred on Manjirenji Dam, is located a few kilometers north of Chiredzi town.
Cultural Tourism: Kambako Living Museum
Independence celebrations also remind us of the precolonial period. Major migrations that saw the spread of different cultural groups across Southern Africa, one of such groups led by Soshangane, ended up in southeast lowveld Zimbabwe to be known today as maChangana.
Mutarazi Falls Skywalk.. Would You Cross The Bridge In The Picture?
Some were saying local tourism rates are beyond the affordability parameters of many Zimbabweans. Yes that can be true.
Going on a road trip? Here’s something for your tummy!!!
Going on a road trip is fun! But a trip without food stuffs for the tummy is definitely not fun.