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travelessencemag
- May 16
- 3 min
Khami National Monument: Inside the Torwa Dynasty
Possessing subtle and mysterious beauty, Khami National Monument is one of Zimbabwe’s five World Heritage Sites. The astonishing dry...

travelessencemag
- Mar 31
- 2 min
Behold Le Lac Rose: Senegal's Pink Wonder
Only 3 square kilometers in size with no development anywhere near its shores, Lake Retba still manages to attract large numbers of...

travelessencemag
- Mar 29
- 4 min
Maliba Mountain Lodge: A remarkable escape to the peaks and valleys of Lesotho
Tucked away in the Royal Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho, in Ts’ehlanyane National Park, is Maliba Lodge, a 5-star mountain retreat that...

travelessencemag
- Mar 2
- 4 min
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort: A convergence of African Island seclusion & natural luxury
Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort brings authentic luxury to an African island hideaway. An escapist’s dream, this is a place to lose...

travelessencemag
- Feb 28
- 3 min
A journey through time at Zannier Hotels Sonop
Namibia, well known for its vast terrains of contrast, with desert dunes rolling into the sea and savanna-scapes tapering off into salt...

travelessencemag
- Feb 23
- 5 min
Lulu Pownall takes on Mount Kilimanjaro
“The time was about 6 am and we felt energized and restored from the entire night hike. We were almost closer to Stella point which is...

travelessencemag
- Feb 17
- 3 min
When in Zambia, wildlife encounters await you at Avani Victoria Falls Resort
Avani Victoria Falls Resort connects the wild side of travellers to Zambia's wondrous landscapes and big game thrills. With iconic...

travelessencemag
- Feb 15
- 4 min
Explore Zimbabwe's pristine Eastern Highlands
Eastern Highlands lands itself on the list of prime tourist destinations in Zimbabwe, renowned as a breath-taking, nature and outdoor...

travelessencemag
- Feb 11
- 4 min
Zimbabwe's Gonarezhou National Park: A wild marvel to explore
Words By Joanna Craig There are few places left in this world where adventure seekers are truly able to unplug, even if just for a few...

travelessencemag
- Feb 11
- 6 min
Editor's Pick: Uncontested Luxury and Riverfront serenity at Matetsi Victoria Falls
Words by Yvonne C Mtengwa Matetsi Victoria Falls was our last pitstop on our weeklong trip to Victoria and Hwange before heading back to...

travelessencemag
- Feb 10
- 6 min
A new dawn for Uganda's Tourism as a new destination brand is launched
The new brand— Explore Uganda, The Pearl of Africa, draws upon Uganda’s global reputation as one of the most endowed destinations, famous...

travelessencemag
- Nov 22, 2021
- 3 min
Mbano Manor Hotel Victoria Falls Opens Private Luxury Villa
Southern Africa’s newest safari villa, the Mutota Forest Villa, opens at Victoria Falls in December 2021. The luxury villa is located in...

travelessencemag
- Sep 5, 2021
- 3 min
Pioneering in niche territory: A spotlight on Mosi Wines Founder Tongai Dhafana
Cape Town is home to some of the best wines in the world and with big brands such as Steenberg and Eagle’s Nest dominating the industry,...

travelessencemag
- Aug 16, 2021
- 5 min
Sustainable tourism with Planeterra
A spotlight on Evie Ndhlovu – Community Development Specialist, East & Southern Africa Zimbabwean born Evie Ndlovu is a woman with a...

travelessencemag
- Aug 16, 2021
- 4 min
Singita Grumeti: Where luxury meets conservation
The Singita experience is unmatched in its setting, design, and staff, who are all trained to offer each guest an unparalleled immersion...

travelessencemag
- Aug 16, 2021
- 2 min
Inside Zannier Hotels Omaanda: Peregrinations through Wild Namibia
In search of evasiveness? What about discovering the vast Namibian landscape and pampering yourself in exquisite lodges? Zannier Hotels...

travelessencemag
- Aug 15, 2021
- 5 min
Top 10 things to do when in Malawi
Malawi is a relatively unknown African country, landlocked between Mozambique, Zambia and Tanzania, with a third of the land mass is...

travelessencemag
- Aug 15, 2021
- 2 min
Bheki Dube sparks your CurioCity
Meet the young South African changing Africa’s hospitality & tourism industry one CURIOCITY property at a time. Where it all began Born...

travelessencemag
- Aug 15, 2021
- 4 min
Coast to coast: Africa's Top 10 must-explore beaches
Who doesn’t love a beachfront vacation; colorful drinks with a little umbrella floating on some ice, fresh seafood to embellish and just...

travelessencemag
- Aug 15, 2021
- 8 min
Diane Chimboza: Of Sommeliers and Africa's luxury bush camps
Diane, tell us about yourself, your upbringing and what generally makes you tick? I was born and bred in Zimbabwe but always considered...