Category Archives: safari

Fresh-brewed coffee to start the day at Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge…. 19 th April

Posted on April 22, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

I wake to an overcast sky, but a hole in the cloud canopy suddenly brings sunlight to the rock cliffs opposite Room 1, ‘Eagle’, at Chilo Gorge.. ‘Chilo’ in the local language means ‘ baboon roost’ – a very apt … Continue reading →

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Chilojo Cliffs and fashion photoshoots……

Posted on April 22, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

18th April Kelli has been working with Priscilla Chigariro of Domino Magazine as beauty editor and make up artist. An inspired thought led her to suggest a photoshoot in front of Chilojo Cliffs for the June ‘conservation month’ issue and … Continue reading →

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Lemon sunrise, a bush walk, crocodiles and spinetails at Chilo Gorge Camp:  14 th of April

Posted on April 15, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

After a peaceful night, listening to the sonorous  hummimg of a giant eagle owl in the riverine trees downstream from our tents, and staring happily at the myriad stars through the high mesh windows of my tent, I sit writing … Continue reading →

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A Gentle Giant: 15th of April at Chilo Gorge Bush Camp

Posted on April 15, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

Yesterday, our Australian guests headed through the park back to Chilo Gorge Lodge with Thomas Mutombeni to round off their Zimbabwean safari with a little more luxury at the home base of Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge. We were sad to … Continue reading →

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Peri-peri chicken in Mutare, Chilo Gorge Lodge camp on the Runde River: 9th of April

Posted on April 15, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

After a visit to Mutare to spend time with my dearest friend Bronwen, much peri peri chicken and wine at the Portuguese club, and much talk of art, and life….I returned home to Senuko for a few days, caught up … Continue reading →

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Our Wild dog, “Claw”

Posted on February 1, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

This gorgeous photo is of “Claw” -a young African wild dog who had her first litter of pups in 2011 in the Save Valley Conservancy, Zimbabwe, where we have a population of over 100 Painted Dogs. Claw ‘s pack this … Continue reading →

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Chilo Gorge Gardens and the “snuff box” plant-Oncoba spinosa

Posted on January 12, 2013 by wineandwilddogs

Chilo Gardens are looking ever more lush, and our all-indigenous policy is paying dividends as the season progresses from drought conditions to intense rainstorms! One of my favourite plants in bloom now, in front of our future dance arena, is … Continue reading →

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Christmas day and Wild dogs….

Posted on December 27, 2012 by wineandwilddogs

Woke up early Christmas morning and sat on our verandah, listening to the Woodland kingfishers. Suddenly there they were, 11 wild dogs trotting rapidly towards our waterhole, staring cautiously up at us as we sat, breathless, coffee cups poised. Relaxing, … Continue reading →

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Kingsley Holgate’s Boundless Southern Africa Expedition

Posted on December 24, 2012 by wineandwilddogs

  memories from the past…. the “Talking Stick” in Gonarezhou: Kingsley Holgate’s Boundless Southern Africa Expedition.

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rhinos at risk……

Posted on October 28, 2012 by wineandwilddogs

Rhinos are thriving in the Save Valley Conservancy-this ideal habitat makes for happy pachyderms! But we can not ever take the well being of these animals for granted, and ongoing costly efforts must constantly be maintained, to protect our rhinos … Continue reading →

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