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A slow Safari Along Zimbabwe's Back Roads

Dean (The Safari Butler) is in his element on the open road, stopping to cook under an acacia tree while serving drinks from the back of his Land Cruiser. There is an old saying in Zimbabwe that if there is a problem, we make a plan, and Dean always has plans.

Why Zimbabwe is Africa's New Must Visit Destination

Mavros Safaris, a recently launched safari company from the fifth-generation Zimbabwean family behind celebrated African silverware/jewelry brand Patrick Mavros, is seizing this newfound momentum as the go-to outfit for Zimbabwe’s most exclusive, bespoke safari adventures.

Zimbabwe returns to the safari spotlight

Zimbabwe is well and truly back in the spotlight – and is now one of the most exciting places to safari on the African continent

THE TELEGRAPH As Harry, Meghan and Archie leave for Africa, this is how to create your very own royal Tour

Prince Harry has always loved Africa, and in particular Botswana, where he took Meghan on her 36th Birthday. This 19-night Royal Tour-inspired itineary can be booked by Mavros Safaris

Why 'Green Season' Is Actually the Best Time to Go On Safari

“Wet season is the best time to be out in the bush,” says Alexander Mavros, scion of the jewelry-making dynasty from Zimbabwe which now runs a namesake luxury safari outfit, “If it’s not going to be your only trip to Africa, you should come now. It’s a time of rejuvenation that makes you appreciate it more, when nature has this joyful energy.”

How to do a safari to remember in Zimbabwe

And so my adventure began, based on a nine-night itinerary created by Mavros Safaris. My route would take me across much of the country – by four-wheel drive and sometimes private plane – staying in a variety of camps, lodges and private houses that the Mavros family considers to be the best in each location.

Singita Pamushana Lodge

Singita, in the local Tsonga, means ‘place of miracles’ – a perfect description of the Zimbabwe outpost of this group that conserves and protects with such passionate dedication.

Over-The-Top Gifts for the Adventurous Tycoon on your List

Mavros Safaris, in partnership with the Congo Conservation Company, is moving in a very different direction with its low-impact, eco-conscious expedition into the heart of the Congo Basin. Unlike any other African safari, this will be a private tour for two Robb Report readers.

In My Country

I’ve never met a man who talks so passionately about his country. That man is Alexander Mavros and his country is Zimbabwe. Some of the kindest and friendliest people on the planet.

The Beginner's Guide to Planning your First Safari

“Don’t feel the need to experience all of Africa the first time. Ideally, devote the experience to one country and immerse yourself in it.” – Alexander Mavros

Xigera, the Versailles of the African Bush

Stanley Tollman’s instructions were clear. Build a safari lodge in Botswana’s Okavango Delta and make it the finest of it’s kind in the world.

The Sustainable Safari to Know About

Three years in the making, the Tollman family’s love letter to Botswana is located at the very centre of this alluvial fan on the western edge of the Moremi Game Reserve.

Safari Zimbabwe - Put it on your bucket list

Unique wilderness locations with fantastic guides, food and lodging

MAIL ONLINE Get up close to the mane event!

To see a lion in the wild, to hear that roar, to witness a pride hunting is to behold great African theatre. Here’s where you will find the real lion kings…

EVENING STANDARD: These are the top travel trends for 2021, according to experets

“At Mavros Safaris, we have seen an increasing number of requests for multi-generational trips and trips which include large groups of friends who are looking to reconnect with one another following an intense period of isolation,” Alexander Mavros, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Mavros Safaris, says.

THE TIMES Babylonstoren: The Cape's Coolest Hotel

With a new spa, rooms, and even a wine museum, this landmark property isn’t standing still

Zimbabwe wildlife safari. Post Mugabe Zimbabwe signals a new era of widlife tourism

First time safari travellers choosing Zimbabwe to be a part of this optimistic movement, and an older generation of safari-goers who spent time in Zimbabwe 20 or 30 years ago and have longed to return

Zimbabwe is boosting tourism despite its ravaged economy

And no matter how bad the country’s economy gets, these reserves are operating day-in-and-day-out, somewhat immune and isolated to the larger ups and downs of the country. It is a glimpse at how hospitality and private capital can create something new, and meaningful in a place that is otherwise resource-strapped.

Ritorno in Zimbabwe

access to private homes thanks to the introduction by Alexander Mavros, who has pioneered the combination of ​​adventure and nature, practically ‘genetic’ among Zimbabweans.

An Amazing Adventure with Mavros Safaris

After my experience with the elephant bull, I can feel the difference – and I feel like a hero. What an incredible experience.

Zimbabwe Back on the Map with Mavros Safaris

We now have a huge opportunity and a real purpose – to send people to the country and help preserve the experiences and the national parks.

Zimbabwe with Mavros Safaris

No description can convey the primal rush when your eye catches an animal in the wild.

Travel inspiration: a conversation with Jules Perowne

I also love Zimbabwe and have traveled there a lot in recent years with the brilliant Mavros Safaris team.