Gonarezhou National Park

Lions? They’re the ants you have to worry about on safari

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Sitting in the back of a 4×4 Landcruiser, watching nature documentaries unfold in real time, it’s easy to become complacent on safari. Scenes shine with a Disney-esque sheen when viewed from the cosseted safety of a tour vehicle. But take a step solid groundand the mood can change very quickly. Last week, another tourist made … Read more

‘I met lions and elephants on safari, but that wasn’t what scared me most’

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Elephants do indeed have long memories and can remember human actions such as laying landmines – Vicki Jauron, Babylon and Beyond Photography There is truth in the saying “elephants never forget”. I learned it the hard way on a safari to Zimbabwe several years ago. I was in Gonarezhou National Park, located in a remote … Read more