Africa Albida Tourism
Accommodation Suppliers
Address: Greystone Park Shopping Centre, Gaydon Road, Harare Member Number: 202462 Email: nommy@africaalbida.co.zw Tel: +263 242 885 200Africa Albida Tourism operates a portfolio of properties renowned for capturing the very essence of Africa, in one of Africa’s most iconic destinations – Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
The group’s portfolio includes its flagship property Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, and its operations are characterised by an untiring quest for quality in every aspect of product delivery. Other properties include the exclusive 20-room Victoria Falls Safari Club, the spacious Victoria Falls Safari Suites, the family-friendly Lokuthula Lodges - Victoria Falls (which may be booked on a self-catering or bed and breakfast basis), and the “must-do” Boma – Dinner & Drum Show, all located on the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge estate, just 4km from the Victoria Falls, the world’s largest waterfall.
Africa Albida Tourism’s operations are underpinned by principles of utmost respect for the communities and environments in which it operates, and fostering a spirit of mutually beneficial partnership with all stakeholders. The group aims to create opportunities to sustainably utilise natural resources, create employment and enhance living standards, as well as to share a passion for Africa’s treasures; her culture, wildlife and immense physical beauty.
Where we operate
- Zimbabwe
Activities offered
- Accommodation
- Bird Watching
- Safaris - Fixed Camp
- Self-Drive Holidays
- Weddings
- Honeymoon safaris
Our Commitment to Responsible Tourism
We are proud members of Pack for a Purpose, an initiative that allows travelers to make a lasting impact in the community at your travel destination.
Through the Green Fund, AAT helps to maintain the Victoria Falls World Heritage Site by donating $1 from every booking at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge to this purpose.
The staff and community at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge play a very active part in the ‘Victoria Falls Clean Up Campaigns', an operation to keep the streets of Victoria Falls town clean and welcoming to our visitors from around the world.
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge supports two officers in the Local Tourism Police and makes additional donations to the force as and when required.
AAT partnered with the Chobe Enclave Conservation Trust (CECT) while developing Ngoma Safari Lodge and is fully committed to making a sustainable difference to the local community and environment
Charities
Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit
The Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of wildlife and its natural habitat. The Victoria Falls Rainforest is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and has been designated a World Heritage Site, under the UNESCO World Heritage Convention. The Falls are surrounded by the 2 340-ha Victoria Falls National Park and the 57 000-ha Zambezi National Park. These state-protected areas are home to numerous species of fauna and flora, which through recent times have unfortunately been subject to a dramatic increase in various forms of poaching. VFAPU’s mandate is to minimise poaching activities in its area of patrol, as well as to rescue and rehabilitate animals injured by human interference.
News
05 April 2021
Vaccine Rush Could Make Victoria Falls the World’s Safest Tourist Destination
More than 65 per cent of the eligible population in Victoria Falls have received the first dose of their vaccine against Covid-19 in less than a week, and the initiative is ongoing, as Zimbabwe’s top tourist city strives to become a safe destination.
Read More23 November 2020
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge and The Boma To Reopen Due to Strong Demand
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show, The Boma Café and the Buffalo Bar will reopen on December 10, after being closed for nine months - due to coronavirus pandemic related travel restrictions - following growing demand for the festive season.
Read More14 August 2020
Africa Albida Tourism Named Ambassadors in Conservation Fundraising Drive
Zimbabwean hospitality group Africa Albida Tourism has been selected as country ambassadors for Ride4Rangers, a global initiative to raise much needed funds for conservation across Africa. Tourism is the key funder of conservation in Africa, but the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating economic impact on the African travel industry which is threatening the livelihoods of millions of people as well as the future of the continent’s iconic wildlife.
Read More10 July 2020
The Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Estate Is Set To Partially Open Ready For The New Era
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge estate is set to partially open today (Friday) after being closed for more than three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with new health protocols in place. Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) chief executive Ross Kennedy said: “We are so pleased to be able to open for business after being closed for 100 days.” It follows the reopening of the Victoria Falls rainforest on Wednesday.
Read More29 June 2020
Community Spirit Flourishes in Victoria Falls in the Time of COVID-19
The normally bustling tourist town of Victoria Falls has been ushered to a standstill by the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic, but these tough times have brought out Zimbabweans’ trademark resourcefulness and resilience. The Victoria Falls community - where most livelihoods depend on tourism - has banded together, with those able to, assisting its more vulnerable members. Victoria Falls Safari Lodge estate, operated by hospitality group Africa Albida Tourism (AAT), has been a part of this.
Read More21 April 2020
The Victoria Falls In All Its Splendour As It Reaches Its Highest Levels In A Decade
The Victoria Falls appears to be thoroughly enjoying its alone time, reaching its highest flows in a decade in a powerful display of breath-taking beauty and intensity, which ironically no one is there to witness. The Victoria Falls rain-forest is closed, as like the rest of the world, Zimbabwe is in lock-down to protect against the corona-virus pandemic. However, when the time is right it will reopen and the Victoria Falls will still be magnificent.
Read More02 April 2020
Urgent Plea for Conservation Support in Victoria Falls as the Economic Impact of the Coronavirus Hits
Wildlife conservation efforts are under threat due to vital funding for the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU) being slashed as the economic impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic bites, prompting a heartfelt plea for support by head of operations Charles Brightman.
Read More12 March 2020
The First Destination Spa Will Soon Open in Victoria Falls
The largest and first purpose-built spa is set to open in Victoria Falls in September, placing Zimbabwe’s top tourist attraction on the map as a wellness destination, and tapping into the boom in wellness tourism. The spa, being constructed by hospitality group Africa Albida Tourism, whose accommodation portfolio is made up of Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls Safari Club, Victoria Falls Safari Suites and Lokuthula Lodges – Victoria Falls, will be named Victoria Falls Safari Spa.
Read More07 October 2019
Nearly US$18,000 Raised to Boost Anti-Poaching Efforts In Victoria Falls
Nearly US$18,000 has been raised to combat poaching in Zimbabwe’s top tourist destination of Victoria Falls by an annual fundraising golf tournament, coordinated, hosted and sponsored by hospitality group Africa Albida Tourism. A total of US$17, 852 was raised at the 19th annual Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU) Golf Day at Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club on September 20, where 136 players, making up 34 teams, teed off for the charitable cause playing a 4 Ball Alliance format.
Read More02 September 2019
Swing Into Action to Help Save Zimbabwe's Wildlife
There is an exciting opportunity to help conserve Zimbabwe’s wildlife by supporting the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit’s (VFAPU) annual fundraising golf day to be held in Harare on September 20. While the field is filling fast, there is still space for more teams to enter, as well as for businesses or individuals to sponsor greens, tee-boxes and prizes in the event organised by hospitality group Africa Albida Tourism (AAT), or the opportunity to make a donation.
Read More18 July 2019
The Iconic Boma – Dinner & Drum Show in Victoria Falls Undergoes A Major Refurbishment
The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show has a fresh look and feel, with its new décor capturing the style of the traditional Zimbabwean cooking hut, while the kitchen has been rebuilt and modernised and other structural enhancements made.
Read More21 June 2019
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Estate Eliminates Plastic Water Bottles in Bid to Go Plastic-Free
Re-useable glass water bottles have replaced single-use plastic bottles at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls Safari Club, Victoria Falls Safari Suites as hospitality group Africa Albida Tourism continues to rally to protect the environment. The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show and Lokuthula Lodges will follow suit in the next two weeks. The move, which will see the elimination of more than 80,000 plastic water bottles a year used across the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge estate in hotel rooms, restaurants and bars, follows the installation of the Natura water system earlier this month.
Read More09 March 2019
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Estate Welcomes New General Manager
Anald Musonza has been appointed general manager of Africa Albida Tourism’s Victoria Falls properties, starting his new role on February 25. Musonza, who was previously regional general manager at Shearwater, will manage Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls Safari Club, Victoria Falls Safari Suites, Lokuthula Lodges and The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show.
Read More24 January 2019
Africa Albida Tourism Welcomes New Group Sales & Brand Manager
Bryony Acutt re-joined Africa Albida Tourism in the role of Group Sales & Brand Manager on January 9, 2019, after leaving in 2011 to pursue her passion in advertising. Africa Albida Tourism (AAT’s) chief executive Ross Kennedy said Acutt would use her extensive experience in brand management to further strengthen the hospitality group’s corporate and product brands. Acutt previously worked for Zambezi Cruise and Safari Company, where she solidified her experience in the hospitality industry, and prior to that was with DDH&M Advertising.
Read More09 October 2018
A Fitness Room with Perhaps the Finest Work-Out View in Africa has Opened at
A fitness room has been built at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, offering guests an unrivalled view of bushveld to the horizon, with the opportunity to spot wildlife at the onsite waterhole during their work out. Wildlife frequenting the waterhole at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge includes elephant, buffalo and kudu, and occasionally lion – last week a lioness thrilled guests when she spent most of the day there. While bushbuck and warthog may be seen wandering past the window of the fitness room.
Read More03 October 2018
$30,000 Raised to Fight Poaching in Victoria Falls
The war on poaching in the Victoria Falls region has been given a US$30,000 boost by an annual fundraising golf tournament, coordinated, hosted and sponsored by Zimbabwean hospitality group Africa Albida Tourism. A field of 160 players, making up 40 teams, teed off for charity on September 21 at Harare’s Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club at the 18th annual Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU) Golf Day, playing a 4 Ball Better Ball Stableford format, before a prize-giving function and auction.
Read More20 August 2018
Play Your Part In Conserving Zimbabwe’s Wildlife
There is still an exciting opportunity to play your part in conserving Zimbabwe’s wildlife by supporting the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit’s (VFAPU) annual fundraising Golf Day to be held in Harare on September 21.
Read More18 January 2018
Victoria Falls International Airport Has the Capacity to Welcome More Airlines
Victoria Falls International Airport has significant capacity to welcome more flights, and the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe is working towards a greater spread of arrival times with carriers to limit peak congestion times for passenger handling, a tourism industry leader says. Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) chief executive Ross Kennedy said the tourism industry in Victoria Falls is working very closely with all of the public sector departments and ministries to ensure that this demand is matched by service delivery enhancements.
Read More29 August 2017
Zimbabwe to Once Again Enjoy 1999 Tourist Volumes?
Many are asking the question, is 2017 the year that sees tourism arrivals in Victoria Falls back at 1996/1999 volumes? Ross Kennedy, Chief Executive of Africa Albida Tourism, said room occupancies in Victoria Falls for the six months ended 30 June 2017 had increased by 25.4% over the same period in 2016. This equates to close to 19,000 additional rooms sold over that period by ten hotels, which together have 1,125 rooms and measure arrivals monthly. The same trend is a…
Read More07 August 2017
Africa Albida introduces 24-hour reservations
From August 1, Africa Albida Tourism is now available for 24-hour reservations. The group’s central reservations at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge will operate 24 hours a day, including Saturdays and Sundays. Two new sales consultants have been added to the current team to boost resources. “This move has been implemented to better serve the needs of our customers who are not in the same time zones as we are, for example Australia, USA and Asia,” said CE, Ross Kennedy. In another…
Read More29 March 2017
Tourism Player Welcomes First New International Airline into Victoria Falls
The launch of Ethiopian Airlines’ new route into Zimbabwe’s top resort town has been hailed as “a significant catalyst for tourism growth in Zimbabwe and across the region” by hospitality industry leader Ross Kennedy. Ethiopian Airlines became the first international airline to launch flights into the new Victoria Falls International Airport, which opened last November, when its Boeing 737 touched down on Sunday. The African heavyweight will fly to Victoria…
Read More27 March 2017
VFAPU Scouts to Receive Gas Stoves Donation
A Harare business, Naklon Trading, has generously donated 17 two-plate gas stoves and cylinders, one for each of Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit’s scouts, as a gesture of appreciation for the important work they do in the day to day battle against poaching. The donation, pledged last September at the annual VFAPU Golf Day, which is hosted by Africa Albida Tourism, and raised $26,300 for the unit, is expected to be delivered to the scouts in Victoria Falls early next month. Naklon Trad…
Read More14 March 2017
The Life of David Livingstone – A Captivating Victoria Falls Experience
Visitors are drawn to Africa by its iconic wildlife, but your experience may be incomplete, unless you also learn about its remarkable historical and cultural heritage. Guests of Africa Albida Tourism’s properties in Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls Safari Club, Victoria Fall Safari Suites and Lokuthula Lodges – may now benefit from the introduction of the captivating “Life of David Livingstone” talk. This 45-minute presentation on the most f…
Read More06 March 2017
80,000 More Tourists a Year Could Soon Fly Into Victoria Falls
As many as 80,000 more tourists a year could soon fly into Zimbabwe’s leading resort town of Victoria Falls as two large international airlines commit to the destination and a third increases capacity, tourism industry leader Ross Kennedy says. On March 1, South African Airways began operating an Airbus A330-200, daily to Victoria Falls from Johannesburg, the largest passenger aircraft ever to land at Zimbabwe’s top resort town. The A330-200 has 222 seats, 88 more than…
Read More23 January 2017
Revel in an Exciting New Feast of Fun at The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show
The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show, a “must do” Victoria Falls experience, has just got a lot more bite, with a focus on the refreshment and modernisation of its food and entertainment elements now completed. Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) chief executive Ross Kennedy said: “Now in its 25th year, The Boma – Dinner & Drum Show has so far hosted more than one million guests. In 2016 alone, over 61,000 visitors to Victoria Falls enjoyed The Boma - Dinner & Drum S…
Read More22 December 2016
Tourism Industry Welcomes the Relaunch of The Kaza Visa
The relaunch of a univisa between Zimbabwe and Zambia has been hailed “a positive step” and “a wonderfully important Christmas present to tourism in both countries” by industry leader Ross Kennedy. The KAZA visa, which means tourists only need to obtain one visa to visit Zimbabwe and Zambia, was re-launched by Zimbabwean Home Affairs minister Ignatious Chombo and his Zambian counterpart in a ceremony in Livingstone today. Mr Kennedy, African Travel and Tourism Associat…
Read More16 November 2016
Victoria Falls International Airport Ready to Welcome the World
Africa Albida Tourism welcomes the commissioning of the new $150 million Victoria Falls International Airport, which is set to usher in a new era of tourism to the region. The airport, which now has the capacity to handle 1.5 million passengers per annum, tripling its previous volume, and is capable of landing some of the world’s largest aircraft, will be officially opened on Friday November 18 by His Excellency, President Robert Mugabe. Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) c…
Read More28 September 2016
More Than $26,000 raised to Fight Poaching in Victoria Falls
The war on poaching in the Victoria Falls region has been given a $26,300 boost by a fundraising golf tournament, coordinated and hosted by Africa Albida Tourism. IMAGE CAPTIONS: 1. VFAPUGolfDaywinnersSanjayBabbar(left)andTomAustin(right)receivetheirtrophyand prizes from Africa Albida Tourism chief executive Ross Kennedy(centre). 2. Best Dressed Winners: The Ambrose African Birds (left to right) Sjaan Sykes, Keara O'Toole, Tash Zelow and Jenna Van Niekerk…
Read More09 September 2016
Act Now to Conserve Zimbabwe’s Wildlife
This year’s annual Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit Golf Day fundraiser is just around the corner, so now is your last chance to enter a team or to sponsor the event. The Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU) Golf Day, to be held at Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club on Friday September 16, will be a fun-filled event with up to 144 players, making up to 36 teams, teeing off for a good cause. One of the most enjoyable and best organised events on the golf fundraising calendar, hosted by hos…
Read More30 August 2016
Zimbabwean Comedian Quite Possibly Breaks World Record
Zimbabwean funny man Carl Joshua Ncube believes he has broken the world record for the most stand up performances in seven days – but is awaiting official confirmation from Guinness World Records. Ncube planned to perform 35 shows in 35 different venues in Zimbabwe and South Africa, but only managed 31, after a few venues let him down at the last minute. This was, however, still enough to break the existing Guinness World Record, set by Australian comedian Mark Murphy in 200…
Read More26 August 2016
New Appointments at Africa Albida Tourism
Nigel Frost has been appointed Africa Albida Tourism’s group financial and operations director, which will see him take over full responsibility of hospitality group’s operations, in addition to retaining full responsibility for its financial management. Mr Frost previously held the position of group financial director at Africa Albida Tourism (AAT), a leading tourism operator, with hotels, lodges and restaurants in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe – including Victoria F…
Read More18 August 2016
Hit The Green to Conserve Our Environment
Play your part in conserving Zimbabwe’s wildlife and trees by supporting the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit’s (VFAPU) annual fundraising Golf Day to be held on September 16 at Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club in Harare. The record $30,000 raised for VFAPU - which relies on donations to operate - at last year’s tournament was vital to its survival, and once again this year, every cent raised will go directly to the unit, as organisers, Africa Albida Tourism, cover the costs of t…
Read More11 February 2016
Victoria Falls “An Unbelievable Experience” – Cheetahs Rugby Team
South African Super Rugby side the Toyota Free State Cheetahs came to Zimbabwe and they conquered - winning their pre-season clash in Harare against the Vodacom Bulls before visiting the country’s top tourist attraction Victoria Falls. The 45-strong squad, who stayed at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge this week, were blown away by the beauty of Victoria Falls, which many had never seen before, with team captain Francois Venter saying, it was well beyond his expectations. The Cheetahs’…
Read More16 October 2015
Victoria Falls Will Not Dry Up!
SPECULATION in local and social media that Victoria Falls may be drying up is entirely false, says African Travel and Tourism Association chairman Ross Kennedy. Victoria Falls will never become “Victoria Walls”, as locals self-deprecatingly joke, Mr Kennedy said. Perhaps October madness may be getting the better of some of those suggesting otherwise, he added. Mr Kennedy said that according to local river experts the facts are: There will always be water in Vict…
Read More13 October 2015
Record $30,000 Raised to Fight Poaching in Victoria Falls
THE war on poaching has been given a record $30,000 boost by a fundraising golf tournament, coordinated and sponsored by Africa Albida Tourism, which is more than double the amount raised at last year’s event. A total of 132 players, making up 33 teams, teed off for charity at the 15th annual fundraising Golf Day for the Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit (VFAPU) at Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club, before a prize-giving function and auction. The fundraising tournament, which took place on O…
Read More01 October 2015
Put your swing behind Zimbabwe’s Wildlife
THE field may be full, but there is still room for sponsors to put their swing behind Zimbabwe’s wildlife at the fun filled annual Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit (VFAPU) Golf Day, to be held at Borrowdale Brooke Golf Club on Friday. A total of 144 players, making up 36 teams, will take part in VFAPU Golf Day, one of the most enjoyable and best organised events on the golf fundraising calendar, which will also include lunch, entertainment, an exciting array of prizes donated by many sp…
Read More14 August 2015
Tee off to Save Africa’s Wildlife
Africa Albida Tourism is calling on sponsors and participants to take part in theannual fundraising Golf Day, to ensure the survival of the Victoria Falls Anti Poaching Unit, tobe held on October 2 at Borrowdale Brooke GolfClub. Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) chief executive Ross Kennedy said: “It is evident fromthe worldwide news coverage of Cecil the lion that wildlife conservation and dealingwith poaching remains critically important. It is a key aspect of our company’s philoso…
Read More14 May 2015
Africa Albida Tourism announces Major Upgrades to its Properties
The exclusive Victoria Falls Safari Club in Zimbabwe and the luxurious Ngoma Safari Lodge in Botswana are set to undergo major upgrades, Africa Albida Tourism chief executive Ross Kennedy says. The projects, to be completed by early next year, include the addition of a boutique restaurant and horizon swimming pool to Victoria Falls Safari Club, while four new suites will be built at Ngoma Safari Lodge, bringing the total to 12, Mr Kennedy said. The Safari Club upgrade will include the expansi…
Read More13 May 2015
Victoria Falls New International Airport Opening Countdown
The new $150 million international airport at Victoria Falls, which is set to change the face of the region, is just four months away from opening. Africa Albida Tourism chief executive Ross Kennedy said it had become very clear in the last few months that the travel industry now understood the importance of this development. The airport would also create its own “mini economy” with increased staffing throughout and support facilities - which included more duty free and retail spa…
Read More12 May 2015
Wildlife Conservation Hub to be Established in Victoria Falls
SANTONGA conservation, culture and history park in Victoria Falls will be “a force for good” in the region, incorporating a conservation, education and research focus, Africa Albida Tourism group chairman Dave Glynn says. Mr Glynn described a World Wildlife Fund report, published last year, which found humanity had wiped out 52 per cent of the world’s wildlife in the last 40 years, as “terrifying”. “So if we, as humans, have wiped out 52 per cent in the last…
Read More31 March 2015
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Celebrates In Australia
ROSS Kennedy, chief executive of Zimbabwe's premier hospitality group Africa Albida Tourism Ross Kennedy is in Australia to host functions in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth to mark the 20th anniversary of the opening of the celebrated Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. Mr Kennedy told a group of travel agent and media guests at a dinner at Melbourne’s European restaurant on Friday evening that Australians had played a significant role in the growth of Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, AAT&r…
Read More30 March 2015
Africa Albida Tourism proud to host SA Legends in Victoria Falls
AFRICA Albida Tourism is thrilled to be hosting South African rugby greats as they take on their Zimbabwean counterparts in a clash in Victoria Falls on March 28. The South African Rugby Legends, made up of former Springboks and provincial rugby players, are favourites to win the match, but locals are hoping for a Zimbabwe Rugby Legends victory. Africa Albida Tourism chief executive Ross Kennedy said: “Would it not be timely and suitable, for the Zim Legends to post a good vic…
Read More18 March 2015
Africa Albida Tourism appoints new group operations manager
Andy Conn has been appointed Africa Albida Tourism’s new group operations manager, and will oversee the running of the company’s portfolio of properties, which includes its flagship Victoria Falls Safari Lodge. With more than 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry, much of it outside of Zimbabwe, Mr Conn, hopes to use his skills to further develop both service and delivery across Africa Albida Tourism’s (AAT) properties.
Read More23 December 2014
Minister Backs Africa Albida Tourism Investments In Victoria Falls
TOURISM and Hospitality Industry Minister Honourable Walter Mzembi has endorsed Africa Albida Tourism’s investments in Victoria Falls as fitting his vision to boost infrastructure to vastly grow the tourist attraction’s economy to $30 billion a year. Mr Mzembi was speaking at the 20th anniversary celebrations of Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, which was attended by more than 200 local and regional tourism operators, over the weekend. Caption details: L-R Africa Albida Tourism c…
Read More22 September 2014
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Celebrates 20 Years
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge will celebrate its milestone 20th anniversary in December 2014. Africa Albida Tourism chairman Dave Glynn described the hospitality group’s multi-award winning flagship property, located just 4km from Victoria Falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, as a “massive success”. “Over the last 20 years, the last 15 or so have been tough in Zimbabwe, and what I’m most proud of is that we’ve endured through that,…
Read More18 March 2014
Upgrade of Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Rooms: 01 April - 15 July 2014
We wish to advise that the above dates have now been agreed with our contractors / designers to complete the upgrade of all 72 Victoria Falls Safari Lodge rooms. The work will be carried out on one block of rooms at a time (NB: We have six blocks), with strict controls on movement of work teams and noise disruptions. There will be some minimal disruptions to normal operations of course, but with a carefully planned programme and constant communications with guests – little, if any of the…
Read More10 February 2014
New management at Ngoma
Welcome John and Babs Lawrence to the Africa Albida Tourism family. Married for over thirty years, John Lawrence joins us as Ngoma Safari Lodge General Manager and Babs Lawrence as Ngoma Safari Lodge Manager.
Read More31 January 2014
News from Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge turns 20 at the end of 2014! Success does not only come in the form of awards and accolades of course. Our business is about people and relationships. It is significant that we have a number of staff who have already received 20 Year Service awards, as will a few more come our 20th Anniversary Birthday Celebrations in December of this year. In similar vein, Africa Albida Tourism could not have reached this point, without the robust and dependable relationships we en…
Read More06 January 2014
Return to Zimbabwe Awareness Campaign
What is the Return to Zimbabwe Awareness Campaign about? The Return to Zimbabwe Awareness Campaign was initiated by a group of like-minded tourism professionals and operators who utterly believe in the destination and Zimbabwe’s tourism products, and wish to see current and potential source markets genuinely understanding how much we have to offer as a world-class destination. The campaign was born during a conversation at World Travel Market, with colleagues from Zimbabwe. The key focus…
Read More11 November 2013
AAT up the ante with key investments
The end of this year will see the opening of 6 deluxe Victoria Falls Safari Suites(VFSS). In a spacious, lush, bush garden environment, the Safari Suites offer 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom suites, each with a spacious lounge and a splendid veranda area ideal for close knit-groups or families. Surrounded by 80,000 hectares of unspoiled wilderness, adjacent to Zambezi National Park, the suites will offer a private and stylish comfort with opportunities to view free-roaming wildlif…
Read More22 March 2013
Receive current and reliable comment on tourism in Zimbabwe
Ross Kennedy, Chief Executive of Africa Albida Tourism and Atta Board Member, is proud to announce their new 'Chief Executive Communicates' campaign consisting of a monthly e-bulletin distributed to trade, media and interested parties. The bulletin contains positive, up to date and reliable comment on frequently asked questions (FAQs) about tourism in Zimbabwe. Comment and views on the development of the region and further useful destination information is also included in the ca…
Read More05 March 2013
Zimbabwean smiles are key to tourism revival
“That certain smile of Zimbabweans is key to our tourism revival” We have an acclaimed Wonder of the World destination, a plethora of captivating adventure activities, the legendary Zambezi River...but it’s the inherent warmth and friendliness of Zimbabweans that will be the key to transforming the country’s tourism industry. That’s the view of globally-experienced international tourism executive Brian Gardiner – who Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) has been deli…
Read More13 August 2012
Victoria Falls Safari Club construction complete 2 weeks ahead of schedule
The stylish Victoria Falls Safari Club, featuring four superior suites and 16 club rooms, is set to open its doors on 15 August 2012, setting a new benchmark in luxury accommodation in this top choice tourist destination. The lavish Club will blend the enchanting power of nature with modern comforts to create an exclusive atmosphere that is distinctly African. Construction of this superb new addition to the Africa Albida Tourism (AAT) portfolio started in November 2011 and was completed two we…
Read More16 July 2012
Victoria Safari Lodge Unveils its Much Anticipated New Look
The much anticipated revamp of one of Africa’s most picturesque destinations has been completed and within only ten days. Victoria Falls Safari Lodge was sent on a whirlwind of change with new furniture, decor and a dash of paint. Ross Kennedy, Chief Executive of Africa Albida Tourism, said “it was very satisfying to be involved and watch the enormous teamwork and spirit that made this achievable on such a tight schedule!” Guests were interested and fascinated by the scope of…
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