Insika Lodge, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Insika is an isi-Ndebele word meaning “Pillar of Strength” and refers to the column or pillar of cloud that rises up from the Victoria Falls at various times of the year. Some say it is visible from kilometres away. Insika Lodge is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River on a nature reserve, and adjoining golf course. Accommodation is provided by 40 luxury rooms and the Lodge also features a Spa and Sauna area, a plush dining room, bar, outdoor pool area in rustic natural surrounds, and a game viewing deck overlooking a watering hole. Insika Lodge is located a few minutes’ drive outside the town of Victoria Falls and close to the entrance of the majestic falls area. It is a 20 minute drive from Victoria Falls Airport.

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Zimbali Walkways, Zimbali Estate, Dolphin Coast, KwaZulu-Natal

What makes Zimbali Estate so special is that a good portion of its 925 acreage is populated by lush indigenous Coastal Forest. The 50-hectare reserve within the estate, including all dunes within this area, have been proclaimed a natural conservation site, and are home to a rich heritage of local fauna and flora. No less than 85 bird species have been identified in the area, and animal species include a
variety of buck, banded mongoose and wild pig.

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