I know this site and it will be dramatic! Probably the most dramatic view from any Test ground in the world...a massive boost for tourism to our Wonder of the World!
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
AFP: Zimbabwe plan cricket arena at Victoria Falls
AFP: Zimbabwe plan cricket arena at Victoria Falls
Bumi Hills Anti Poaching Unit
Bumi Hills Anti Poaching Unit
The saga of saving and feeding animals trapped on islands on Lake Kariba continues.....absorbing reading....
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Day 2 Saving the animals on Starvation Island Kariba
Another day of drama saving the animals trapped on Starvation Island, Lake Kariba, by the rising waters. See the photos here....
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Crocs disrupt saving of trapped animals
We had a very interesting day out at the Starvation Group of Islands on Day 1 (Mon 23/5) of the feeding program. With the extremely high lake level, highest level since the Lake Kariba filled for the first time 50 years ago, Starvation Island has been split into 4 separate islands. This makes the task of feeding even more challenging as the game is not concentrated to one area, and so the decision was made to try and drive the impala, waterbuck and baboons still left on the three smaller islands to the large island.
In theory it is a very simple process, 8 people spread out across the width of the island, start at one end of the island and walk, in a line, to the other driving the game into the shallow water that divides the islands! In reality is was far from simple... while the waterbuck (as their name suggests) quite happily took to the water and competently waded and swam across the divide, the Impala and Baboons had other ideas! The baboons climbed the only tall tree on the island and refused, no matter what we literally 'threw' at them to move!!! With some even taking refuge in a fish eagle's nest near the top of the tree so they could not be spotted by us from below.
Eventually after 3 hours, and many different attempts and tactics, we managed to get a group of 10 impala to take the plunge, but to our horror they were soon surrounded by 4 huge crocodiles, obviously attracted by the crossing waterbuck earlier. There was a mad scramble to get as many boats as possible out to follow the impala in an attempt to scare off the reptiles, which worked initially, but the brazen crocs never moved far off. A decision was made to capture the impala, and help them across to the main island to ensure their safe passage, which was achieved very successfully, I am happy to report!
We have learnt a lot from today and now know exactly how to carry out the rest of the relocation procedure in the safest and easiest way for us and the animals, so hopefully by the time I write about Day 2 we will have safely moved all the wildlife onto the main island and can begin the feeding program in ernest!
More updates tomorrow!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa
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| The luxury 140 pax Lady Livingstone...the Zambezi...Victoria Falls...awesome! |
So, you’re looking for a conference or incentive destination that will evoke a great desire amongst your delegates? This regular series will bring you sparkling, surprising gems of ideas, from your truly unique VIP Executive Retreats for 20 to conferences for 500.
As Sun Conferences & Events we have a laser-like focus and expertise as a full-service DMC specialising exclusively in creating and delivering extraordinary events in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), Livingstone (Zambia), Chobe (Botswana) and Lake Kariba (Zimbabwe). And our founder, Glen Byrom, has a pedigree of international distinction that spans more than 20 years in these destinations.
First, may we commend The David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa as idyllic for your groups of 20 – 140 as it has real WOW-appeal; has not yet been properly discovered by the market and has a location that is hard to surpass – no room is more than 30 metres from the mighty Zambezi River and the infinity pool places you at the very edge of the Zambezi.
Click on this link to see great photos of The David Livingstone property and area.
This is authentic wilderness and a Wonder of the World destination that is acclaimed as the adventure capital of Africa. Let us conjure up astounding programme for you, brimful of magic moments and extraordinary personalities, such as modern-day solo explorer, the charismatic Paul Connolly, who is just perfect to spearhead any motivation or team building.
Imagine...opening your conference with a surprise motivational session on an island.....with a noted explorer setting the scene!
We would really like to bid for your business and surprise you even more!
Fact File
Location
Livingstone, Zambia. On the banks of the Zambezi River, 7kms upstream from the mighty Victoria Falls.
Access
Daily flights (one-and-a-half hours) from Johannesburg on SAA, BAComair and 1Time.
Property
72 standard rooms and 5 loft suites; suites each have private jacuzzi. Luxury Spa offering wide variety of treatments. Signature infinity pool at river’s edge. A winner in the 2010 World Luxury Hotel Awards.
Conferencing
New Conference Centre under construction (opening 2012), with a capacity of 190 pax. Current room takes 40.
Activities
Zambezi White Water Rafting – rated the best one-day run in the world
Walking with Lions
Canoeing, with Breakfast or Lunch on the banks of the River
Tranquil Cruises on board “The Lady Livingstone”
“Flight of Angels” scenic helicopter flight over the Falls
Bunji Jumping of the Victoria Falls Bridge (111 metres)
Vintage steam train on the bridge for sunset cocktails
18-hole golf course just 10 minutes away
Chobe Botswana just 80km away for magical day-trip safaris
plus many more high and low adrenalin activities..... Game Drives, Horse Safaris, Picnic on Livingstone Island, Elephant-back Safaris, Abseiling, Gorge Swings, Crafts....
World Cup rugby...tiger fishing...safari....spa....at Bumi Hills
London stockbroker Jamie Allsop lands a tiger at Bumi
Here’s a golden chance for you to treat your VIP customers or executive staff to a rugby-fishing-safari weekend they’ll always remember at Beautiful Bumi Hills Safari Lodge at Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. Or just whip together a group of good friend.
Imagine...a feast of satellite TV 2011 World Cup rugby (in NZ) in the mornings and then the entire afternoons and evenings for tiger-fishing (it’s prime time!), 4 x 4 and walking safaris, luxurious spa treatments, swimming, shoreline sunset cocktails. Air conditioned rooms await if a meeting is required!
There are four exclusive and all-inclusive two-night packages for 12 people each (6 rooms twin-sharing). Your team will fly together in a 12-seater Cessna Caravan from Harare direct to Bumi in 1hr 10min for three days of sun, fun and fellowship!
Take a look at these fabulous photos of the iconic, luxury Bumi Hills Safari Lodge
Package A: IN Fri 30 Sept OUT Sun 2 Oct
Fly Harare-Bumi 0730/0845. Friday: 0930 – SA v Samoa. Saturday: 0700 – France v Tonga. 0930 – England v Scotland. Sunday: 0700 – Wales v Fiji. 0930 – Ireland v Italy. Fly Bumi-Harare 1700/1815.
Package B: IN Fri 7 OUT Sun 9 Oct
Fly Harare-Bumi 0730/0845. Saturday: 0700 – quarter-final 1. 0930 – quarter-final 2. Sunday: 0700 – quarter-final 3. 0930 – quarter-final 4. Fly Bumi-Harare 1700/1815.
Package C: IN Fri 14 OUT Sun 16 Oct
Fly Harare-Bumi 0730/0845. Saturday: 1000 – semi-final 1. Sunday: 1000 – semi-final 2. Fly Bumi-Harare 1700/1815.
Package D: IN Fri 21 OUT Sun 23 Oct
Fly Harare-Bumi 0730/0845. Friday: 0930 – play-off for third and fourth places. Sunday: 1000 – The Rugby World Cup Final (Auckland).
PRICE: Ask us for the deal!
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