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Collection of 38 travel stories from Zimbabwe. Written by your friends on the road.

Traveler epic

Somewhere over the Atlantic
2009-07-15, Harare, Zimbabwe. By: epic

As I write (Kelly) the girls are 30,000 feet over the Atlantic almost 4 hours into their flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta with only 12 hours and 20 minutes left. You can track their flight on a map...

 
Traveler epic

Safari And The End of The Trip
2009-07-13, Harare, Zimbabwe. By: epic

This weekend we were able to go on an ovenight safari and spend time out with the animals. The team was able to pet a baby rhino, feed elephants, see zebras, and even have a short elephant ride on Sa...

 
Picture from story Another Very Full Day...

Another Very Full Day...
2009-07-10, Harare, Zimbabwe. By: epic

Today was a long, but rewarding, day. We started the day at 7:15. At our first school we had to perform a condensed version of our skit at because some of the kids did a skit of their own for us tha...

 
Traveler epic

Time flys
2009-07-09, Harare, Zimbabwe. By: epic

It's been a good and long day.  We went to 3 schools this morning.  Queensdale school was very responsive and have enjoyed all the gifts we have brought- even though the team feels like it's not much....

 
Picture from story Halfway...

Halfway...
2009-07-08, Harare, Zimbabwe. By: epic

Today we went to two schools and two orphanages. The first school was very nice and we were able to share our program with about 1,000 kids grades 1-3. The second school was in the middle of a field...

 
Traveler epic

Full Day - Day 5
2009-07-07, Harare, Zimbabwe. By: epic

Today was a fun, full day. We started the day at a school that was very responsive to our program. They laughed in all the right spots, and they seemed interested in all the stories we were sharing....

 
Picture from story Church and BBQ - Day 3

Church and BBQ - Day 3
2009-07-05, Harare, Zimbabwe. By: epic

Today we were able to attend church with Alan, Dorothy and their girls. It was cool to be able to attend an all English speaking service in Zimbabwe; they even sang songs that we knew! Then we came ...

 
Picture from story Orphanages - Day 2

Orphanages - Day 2
2009-07-04, Harare, Zimbabwe. By: epic

Today we participated in a feeding program at Camazuma. It was in a high density area, a lot of people. We did our program and Sam is singing by herself; not by her choice, but she is doing really g...

 
Picture from story First Day

First Day
2009-07-03, Harare, Zimbabwe. By: epic

After two short flights and one 15 hour flight, the team has finally arrived in Zimbabwe, even though all our luggage has not. Today was a slower day, we only went to one school and watched Alan do h...

 
Traveler lostagain

do nt go there
2009-02-17, harare, Zimbabwe. By: lostagain

at the moment do nt go there the police are setting up road blocks you stop as ordered then they still every thing

 
Picture from story Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and horrible flying experiences

Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and horrible flying experiences
2008-12-16, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. By: catburgh

So, for some reason when I scheduled my tour I thought it would be a really good idea to get to Windhoek, the departure point, as early as possible the day before the tour left. I thought it would giv...

 
Traveler snakie

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
2008-11-05, Victoria Falls National Park, Zimbabwe. By: snakie

So, this weekend we had to make a trip out of the country, because our visas were about to expire. Jeanette, a friend of Mishell’s boss, invited us to ride along with her to Victoria Falls for the wee...

 
Picture from story Run for the border.

Run for the border.
2008-11-04, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. By: nimbus

I can hardly believe that we have been here for one month already! We are still awaiting our residency permit, so until that happens, we will have to leave the country every 30 days to renew our visas...

 
Traveler kayleemm

home again!
2008-07-02, Antelope Park, Zimbabwe. By: kayleemm

Back home! It was extremely hard to leave :[ I made some incredible friends and had an amazing experience. I honestly cannot express how life-changing it was. I'm making a plan (the zimbabwe way!...

 
Picture from story my last day at the park :[

my last day at the park :[
2008-06-29, Antelope Park, Zimbabwe. By: kayleemm

Hi! I'm back from my trip to Vic Falls and it was absolutely amazing. I'm so glad I went..it was definitely worth it. On the other hand, today's my last day at the park. It has been amazing to say the...

 
Traveler kayleemm

Victoria falls tomorrow!
2008-06-23, Antelope Park, Zimbabwe. By: kayleemm

Hey! Sorry for the lack of updates..the power/internet's been dodgy lately, and my days have been full of my leo babys and enjoying my last days here in africa. It's hard to believe how fast the time ...

 
Picture from story Mosi-oa-Tunya -  The Smoke that Thunders

Mosi-oa-Tunya - The Smoke that Thunders
2008-06-23, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. By: travelalex

Practically un-slept we descend the so called luxury bus from Namibia as we pass through Zambian immigration for the second time in one day, luckily this time we're don't experience the mess of hands ...

 
Traveler kayleemm

vic falls is a go!
2008-06-19, Antelope Park, Zimbabwe. By: kayleemm

Well we've all decided to go ahead and fly to Vic Falls for the 24th-28th! Sadly we're missing out on some great things along the way, but we still get to experience so much there. Please don't worry ...

 
Traveler kayleemm

change of plans..
2008-06-18, Antelope Park, Zimbabwe. By: kayleemm

So we just found out we're not going to vic falls tomorrow. The owner of the park, Mr. Connolly, decided around 5:00 today that he didn't want us to be on the roads. It's not that it's unsafe or that ...

 
Traveler kayleemm

another day w/ the leos!
2008-06-17, Antelope Park, Zimbabwe. By: kayleemm

Hello! Yesterday wasn't a very thrilling day..lion walks, enclosure maintence (painting the fences), enclosure cleaning (picking up bones and poo) and another lion walk. But the dirty jobs must be don...

 
Traveler kayleemm

almost half way done..
2008-06-15, Antelope Park, Zimbabwe. By: kayleemm

Hey! Things have been so busy! I finally got the afternoon off today so I can update :] Let's see..lion walks and horse rides have been making up my days..and I love it! (Ashley you definitely should ...

 
Traveler kayleemm

another day w/ the lions :]
2008-06-11, Antelope Park, Zimbabwe. By: kayleemm

Hi! Sorry I haven't updated in a while..the website was not loading fast enough for my patience the past few days. haha. So to catch up--of course I've been spending time w/ the leos..and loving every...

 
Traveler kayleemm

another day at the park!
2008-06-08, Antelope Park, Zimbabwe. By: kayleemm

Hello! Yesterday seems like so long ago. haha. I went to visit the local orphanage and spend time with the kids there. It makes you feel good to see the smiles on their faces just by spending time wit...

 
Traveler kayleemm

best day yet!
2008-06-06, Antelope Park, Zimbabwe. By: kayleemm

Hi!! Today's my afternoon off--so I have the time to give you guys a real update with more details! Yesterday was a day full of lion time :] There are 4 shifts-- 6:30-8am are always lion walks (we tak...

 
Traveler kayleemm

day 2!
2008-06-04, Antelope Park, Zimbabwe. By: kayleemm

hi everyone :] it was my official first full day at the park. it's amazing. i've gotten to walk along side the 3 cubs (8 months old) Sango, Sahara, and Swahili. they are adorable. i've also gotten to ...

 
Traveler kayleemm

finally at antelope park!
2008-06-03, Antelope Park, Zimbabwe. By: kayleemm

Hi everyone! There's been such a lack of communication here--power goes out very frequently. Traveling was not the greatest..ran through the Washington airport just in time to get on the plane..and th...

 
Traveler lostagain

its not easy
2007-06-10, harare, Zimbabwe. By: lostagain

ive been to zimbabwe a few times now over the last few years , it get harder every time water fuel and food are getting harder to find you really need to now some locals to get any were, the roads be...

 
Traveler epic

Heading Home
2007-07-06, Harare, Zimbabwe. By: epic

*******from the church office********* We've received text messages from Pastor Kelly letting us know that they were delayed in Zimbabwe for a few hours but finally were on their way. This morning we...

 
Traveler epic

A Full Day
2007-07-06, Harare, Zimbabwe. By: epic

Magwananee from AFRICA. Our chances to get online are rare, and when I can, uploading pictures is not an option. I am sure we will have lots of videos and photos to shower you with when we return. ...

 
Traveler epic

Monday
2007-07-03, Harare, Zimbabwe. By: epic

Yesterday was our first 'busy day'. We went to two schools and an orphanage. The team is all doing well and I am so proud of them how they are doing thier skits and loving children. At the second s...

 
Traveler epic

Church in Africa
2007-07-01, Harare, Zimbabwe. By: epic

****From the church office**** Pastor Kelly still does not have internet service, and it is looking doubtful this feature will benefit us from the Travel Journal perspective! His is communicating by t...

 
Traveler epic

Beginning The Week
2007-07-01, Harare, Zimbabwe. By: epic

Some of you have been looking for pictures and stories and have not until now received any from us here in Zimbabwe. The problem is that TMobile told me before I left that I would have internet acces...

 
Traveler epic

Landed safely
2007-06-28, Harare, Zimbabwe. By: epic

**This is from the church office*** Pastor Kelly's internet service is not working at this time. We have received word that they arrived safely in Harare after a 4 hour delay in London. They are all d...

 
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Zimbabwe
2006-12-10, Harare, Zimbabwe. By: joan

A country with so much to offer and yet has a bad reputation for its politics.But little do people know that it is one of the best places to explore.I remember 2005 Christmas holiday. A group of frien...

 
Picture from story Problems what problems, this place is great except for the govt!!!

Problems what problems, this place is great except for the govt!!!
2006-03-20, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. By: the_goose

The story continues, Synopsis: Our brave hero makes his way through the troubled land of Zim, waylaid by officious govt agents and a crumbling economy. From Zambia another morning Minibus broug...

 
Picture from story Harare, Lake Kariba, Antelope Park and Victoria Falls!

Harare, Lake Kariba, Antelope Park and Victoria Falls!
2004-12-30, Zimbabwe and Zambia, Zimbabwe. By: jenandmark

Mozambique and Zimbabwe, 30/12/2004 the day before new years eve, we had a very long drive day, going through two borders in one day and passing into Mozambique and then into Zimbabwe, so we didnt ...

 
Traveler nickvdp

Walking with Lions, Rhinos, Elephants, (and Trina)
2004-05-08, Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe. By: nickvdp

Hey guys, welcome back to the ongoing saga of our african safari, just over half way through and having a great time. Day 21 - Lake Kariba Another early start and long drive over some rough road...

 
Picture from story The smoke that thunders

The smoke that thunders
2002-07-13, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. By: andrew_e

That is what the natives call it.It is a must see. A 200meter spray rises into the air above the falls after it has plunged down about 400 meters. Constant rain from the spray creates a rainforest on ...

 


 
 

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