Kwando Safaris - The Trip of a Lifetime

My favourite property was Songwe Village because it really felt like an authentic village.  I felt like I was family in Dorothy and Immanuel's home. Immanuel has the most amazing laugh and he is always laughing. They were by far our most favourite hosts. Everyone was a great host, but they really stood out to us.  The huts are perfect and the view is amazing right over the gorge. 

I loved taking a shower and being able to look over the gorge and see the Zambezi River.  Of course the sunset bath is a must.  The one night we had a traditional meal, and the whole experience was great.  We wore the traditional cloths and ate with our fingers from our laps. I have been to Africa 4 times now and have seen a lot of properties, and this property is by far my favourite. I love how simple it is, but all the necessities you need are right there.

The water at Victoria Falls was so high that we had to wear yellow rubber suits and umbrellas.  We got soaked, which was great.  I liked the view of the Falls from the Zambian side more than the Zimbabwe side because I got to see the river actually go over the Falls, and I liked walking over the bridge with the water right underneath, and having that great view of Livingstone bridge.  We decided to do a helicopter flight and it is a must do because the views are beautiful, absolutely breathtaking.  I also did a gorge swing, which I found a much better thrill than bungee. My only complaint is the climb out; they really have to figure out a way to pull you back up.  The visit to the Village was great and not "touristy" at all. My clients always ask if it touristy and after seeing it I can definitely say it is not.  There were a few boys there that I took pictures of with my digital camera and showed them the pictures after. Well they thought this was great and could not stop laughing at themselves.

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Star of Africa Safaris - Trip Report

The natural beauty, variety and concentration of wildlife make the huge, 9050 square kilometer, South Luangwa National Park, one of the finest in Africa. Game is so prolific Luangwa is called “The Crowded Valley”. The Valley is home to over 50 mammal species including numerous leopard, kudu, elephant and giraffe. Thornicroft's giraffe are indigenous to the park and small herds of Cookson's wildebeest may be seen. Lion, hyena, buffalo, waterbuck, impala, puku and zebra are plentiful. Over 400 bird species have been recorded.

Puku Ridge Tented Camp is situated on a low, rocky ridge that overlooks a wide, water-rich valley. This camp is named for the elusive Puku antelope, which never strays far from water. The camp is small and intimate with six comfortably furnished safari tents, each with its own lavish bathroom, with the option of a large, outdoor and private shower. We were shown to our rooms by an armed guard, as elephants frequently enter the camp. We returned to the dining/lounge area for drinks and then headed out on a game drive, which turned into an evening drive. We were thrilled to spot another leopard on the side of the road beside the jeep and followed him for a time. The leopard was marking its scent.

We also saw lots of elephant, some puku, eagle owls, white-tailed mongooses, and hippos feeding on land. We headed back to camp for dinner on the verandah. An elephant joined us at the corner and Rodgers “shooed” him away. That night I heard the sound of tearing and sat up to see an elephant eating just outside the verandah of the tent.

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