We stayed here at the end of July 2008. Our timing was not so great - we arrived a day before the run off election. However, it became a non-event and, other than when you have a deep conversation with a local, you can hardly sense any tension from the dramatic political situation that grips the country. OK, yes there... more

As the final destination of C.C. Africa's "Botswana Explorer Safari", we stayed in the Matetsi Water Lodge in July, 2008. What an extravagant facility! The rooms are 5 star, as is the food and location. Elephants, giraffes, hippos and crocs abound. Vic Falls is convenient and seems quite safe at this time. It is extraordinarily sad to see what is... more

I've wanted to go to Zimbabwe since 1989 when some friends went during their around the world trip. They were only going to stay in Southern Africa for a month and stayed almost 4 and Zimbabwe was part of the reason. But the country has had so much political turmoil that I've stayed away. I went to Tanzania for the... more