World Wildlife Day 2019
In 2013, the United Nations (UN) proclaimed 3 March as World Wildlife Day, to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. If you are a fauna and flora enthusiast, look no further than Zambia. The number of good quality parks, with an abundance of diverse wildlife, make Zambia a truly unique […]
Sleep Easy
My skin cooled from a citrus-infused towel and refreshed from a deliciously sweet welcome cocktail, I walk through the entrance arch and drink in the vistas, the silhouette of a driftwood Tiger Fish sculpture at the centre. The river ambles by, as it has done for centuries, and I am immediately stripped of any cares […]
The Grande Arrival
Leaving Lusaka on our small Cessna charter, we took in the distant views of the city, the green farmlands and the wall of mountains to the East. But soon, as the plane banks, we are treated with our first tantalising glimpse of the river, the mighty Zambezi. I’m surprised at how fast the flow of […]
The African Secret to Revitalisation
In Africa, we do things differently. We worship our ancestors, paint our hair red with otjize and cure ourselves of “star sickness” by dancing through the night. Our lands are filled with gold, diamonds and the most precious minerals known to man. Over thousands of years, we have learned how to harness and cultivate what […]
Water Spirits of Zambia
If you feel there is magic in the water – you may be right Cultures around the world celebrate unique traditions and beliefs, and in rural African communities traditional folklore is still a popular method of sharing stories. Despite being land-locked, Zambia has a huge network of rivers and tributaries, so it is therefore perhaps […]
Zambia through the lense
Recently Zambezi Grande had some incredible visitors. The group was an ordinary family, on a much needed vacation – but to our surprise, they had a skilled photographer amidst them. This special Guest decided to share their photos with us and we couldn’t be more delighted. As a thank-you, we wanted to feature her […]
