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Will Smith Bungee Jumps Victoria Falls
A-List actor Will Smith bungee jumps off the historic Victoria Falls Road Bridge 111 metres above the Zambezi River. And loves every moment of it!
Sabi Sabi Refurbishment
Sabi Sabi have recently completed the refurbishment of both Bush Lodge and Little Bush Camp. The renovations can be best described in one word by those who experience them first hand – WOW! Sabi Sabi have also recently gained membership to the National Geographic...
1,111 Carat Diamond Gets a Name
The diamond has been named "Lesedi La Rona" which means Our Light. On January 18, 2016 the Lucara Diamond company in Botswana launched a competition to find a name for the spectacular 1,111 carat gem quality diamond recovered from its' Karowe mine in November 2015....
Visa Requirements Relaxed
DHA makes visa and birth certificate requirement for minors concessions. Airline check-in staff no longer have to ensure that foreign passengers are carrying an unabridged birth certificate (UBC) when travelling with a minor. This has been confirmed by Department of...