At 3,540 kms long, the Zambezi River is the fourth-longest river in Africa and the largest that flows into the Indian Ocean from Africa. It starts in Zambia, moves through eastern Angola, along the eastern border of Namibia and the northern border of Botswana, and then along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe to Mozambique where it finds its way into the Indian Ocean.
Located on a 15km stretch of waterway and protected by two sets of rapids, Royal Chundu is a gorgeous property comprised of two camps set on the Zambezi’s banks. Well positioned between Victoria Falls and Chobe National Park, guests at Royal Chundu can experience the Southern African bush at its best while also savoring the life of the waterway – the birds, the extraordinary skies, the peace. Makoros slip by in the early morning and at dusk, hauling their catch back to villages up river. Hippos and crocs populate the river; elephant and giraffe come down to drink and to play. This is a bit of Africa that is less known and deeply felt.
I met the owners of RC recently at travel meetings. Tina Aponte is a dynamic and passionate South African young woman who is married to a New York Puerto Rican. Transplanted to Zambia’s Zambezi, Tina, her husband and children have built this stunning lodge and run it according to the highest standards. Without this level of service, aesthetic and food, Royal Chundu would never have achieved the Relais & Chateaux standard it has been awarded.
Take a safari through their gorgeous website.
Cape Town is one of the world's great cities. The setting alone is worthy of top billing. And then you have a vibrant culinary scene, a fascinating flora and fauna representative of its microclimate, a diverse population and the logistical advantage that makes it a gateway for visits to the wine lands, to the garden route and north into the bush. In spite of the aforementioned, what makes me vibrate with anticipation in Cape Town is its flourishing art and design scene, its world class museums and galleries, its artisans, many of them passionately committed to ensuring that hand and design skills endure. The person who knows as much about this sector of the Capetonian landscape is Marion Ellis whose company, Cape Insights, designs whole or partial itineraries that feature - among other subject matter - the flourishing arts of the city. Marion's knowledge has both the breadth and depth to take you on a meandering journey across the media - from paintings and ceramics to photography and art installations - and behind the scenes to meet with collectors and artists, teachers and innovators."
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