{"id":7118,"date":"2013-10-12T17:40:32","date_gmt":"2013-10-12T21:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=7118"},"modified":"2018-07-02T15:26:27","modified_gmt":"2018-07-02T19:26:27","slug":"safari-zimbabwe-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/safari-zimbabwe-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Why safari in Zimbabwe? Why do it now?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The sixth annual Saganai Travel and Tourism Africa Fair just concluded today in Harare, Zimbabwe<\/a>. What does that mean to you?\u00a0 Reiterated in this afternoon\u2019s press briefing and in recent political appointments, Zimbabwe is making a huge push to increase tourism. They are rolling out the red carpet and they want you\u2026NOW!<\/p>\n

The safari pieces are coming together<\/h1>\n

\"Giraffes<\/a>After successfully co-hosting the latest General Assembly session of the United Nations World Tourist Organization in August and now successfully wrapping up the Sanganai<\/a> show in October, all eyes are focused on all the \u201cWorld of Wonders\u201d that Zimbabwe offers the tourist.<\/p>\n

United Nations representatives and their guests were wowed by all the action available in Victoria Falls, right on the shared border with Zambia. With just a stroll across the bridge, you can tick off a second country from your bucket list. From the US, no additional visa, just \u201ccome on down.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sanganai<\/span> buyers and media alike were able to meet with dozens of safari lodges and safari operators that are poised for customers right now.\u00a0 Options available cover everything from jeep safaris to walking safaris to elephant safaris. Prefer the water?\u00a0 How about canoe, kayak, and even houseboat safaris.\u00a0 Long safaris \u2013 short safaris\u2026well, you get the idea.<\/p>\n

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Be sure to see the travel advisory<\/a> dated 7\/2\/18 regarding travel to Zimbabwe.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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So what\u2019s the hurry?\u00a0 Why the rush to safari now?<\/h1>\n

The government of Zimbabwe, recognizing the advantage of hosting meeting and convention business in their country, has founded a new office to promote MICE tourism (Meeting, Incentive, Convention & Events).\u00a0 They\u2019ve added people to promote the country, and at today\u2019s press briefing, they mentioned that they planned to triple the number of people being invited to next year\u2019s show.<\/p>\n

Bottom line, that means more people selling tours, more people coming to the country and the less open slots for every safari operator in the country. Hence, your best chance for a great rate and the dates you want is now.<\/p>\n