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“Fill your life with experiences, not things. Ha

“Fill your life with experiences, not things. Have stories to tell, not stuff to show.”

The festive season is almost upon us, and we firmly agree with the idea of giving the gift of experiences …..they create moments and memories that will be spoken about for years to come.
So if you are looking for ideas for some great gift ideas for this year – how about starting with a trip to Vic Falls – staying at @pioneersvicfalls of course.
And some ideas of experiences to gift your family and friends….
For the adrenaline junkies amongst them – white water rafting, or a gorge swing, or a bungi jump, or a zipline into the Batonka gorge.
For the children ( and young at heart) – a trip on the bamba tram, or a visit to vulture restaurant, or a canopy tour
For the whole family – a game drive in Zambezi National park or Chobe National Park, or a chance to see the big 5 on a drive in Victoria Falls Private Game Reserve, or tickets to see @simunye.live , or a sunset cruise ( or a dinner cruise or a breakfast cruise)……or a helicopter flight over the Falls.
Enjoy a meal together at Pioneers, or @dustyroadtownshipexperience_ , or @marula_vicfalls …..or a locally brewed ale at @theriverbrewingco or a cocktail at the Lookout Café…or high tea at the Stanley and Livingstone or Victoria Falls Hotel.
These are just a few ideas . There is so much more to do here in our little part of the world.
What are you waiting for?

#pioneersvicfalls #pioneers #wearevictoriafalls #giftofexperience #giftideas #festiveseason #rafting #cruising #gorgeswing #bungi, #vultures, #safari #gamedrive #memorymaking #africaseden

The more you look, the more you see. There are so

The more you look, the more you see.
There are so many little things to notice when you stay with us....in the rooms, main building and gardens.
What was your favourite find?

#pioneersvicfalls #pioneers #detsils #attentiontodetail #lodge #smallthings #lookaround #victoriafalls #wearevictoriafalls #africaseden

Yay - it is Friday! And what better way to welcome

Yay - it is Friday! And what better way to welcome the week-end than to introduce you to another member of the Pioneers team.

Meet Sharon- one of our wonderful Front of House team members. A warmer welcome will be hard to find. She is knowledgeable, kind, patient and had a very good sense of humor .....and quite often gets mentioned in our TripAdvisor reviews
- "A big shout out to Sharon who welcomed us and went along with a prank story one of our group started"
- "All staff members were friendly and welcoming but Sharon really stood out. She was there each day with a huge smile on her face and a cheerful greeting."

Thanks Sharon for always going the extra mile.

#pioneersvicfalls #pioneers #meettheteam #superstars #welcome #visitvictoriafalls

Not far from Victoria Falls lies one of Zimbabwe's

Not far from Victoria Falls lies one of Zimbabwe's most open secrets - Hwange National Park.
There are thought to be 111 mammal species ( of the 128 species you get in the whole of Zimbabwe), around 470 bird species, and countless reptiles. It is also home to the BIG 5.
So why not come and see our wonder of the world, take part in some of the activities that make it the adventure capital of the world, and then head off on a safari to Hwange National Park.
Pioneers offer the perfect place to stay pre and post safari.
Zimbabwe really does offer a "world of wonders."

📸 @suzanneonsafari

#pioneers #pioneersvicfalls #hwangenationalpark #explorezimbabwe #worldofwonders #safari #victoriafalls #startplanning #besttrip #bucketlist

Doug from @pristinevictoriafallssociety continues

Doug from @pristinevictoriafallssociety
continues to inspire.....

We would like to send our hearty Congratulations 👏👏👏to Doug for winning an award at the Africa Travel Under 40 Awards held in Nigeria for all the amazing work he has been doing for the Environment with Pristine and prior to that.

Yesterday marked exactly 1 year since he was appointed as the PVFS Campaign Manager and to date he has achieved the following;

In one year,

- Over 50 tonnes of litter mopped up from our streets.

- 300 membership base which include major tourism players and companies. Over 80 streets are adopted for cleaning by these members.

- Established the Pristine Schools Awards with over 40 schools participating.

- Established the Pristine Jnr Eco Warriors with 40 students and 80 parents participating in the environmental programs.

- Established the Victoria Falls Waste Management Taskforce comprised of ZRP, Pristine, EMA and City Council. It is all about environmental law enforcement which has achieved over 300 tickets in 1 year.

- Recruited/enrolled over 200 volunteer cleaners.

- Commenced recycling activities at the Dumpsite through recyclable waste bailing and shipment to Hre recycling centers.

-Management of fire guards at the Dumpsite

#victoriafalls #reducereuserecycle #leadingtheway #victoriafalls #cleanup #educate #inspire

“And the secret garden bloomed and bloomed and e

“And the secret garden bloomed and bloomed and every morning revealed new miracles.”
― Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden

We love our gardens.
Those who have stayed with us love our gardens.
Those who have visited the property love the gardens.

Can you see why?

#pioneersvicfalls#pioneers #secretgarden #gardens #enchantedgarden #Oasis #GreenOasis

Today we meet the man behind the delicious meals a

Today we meet the man behind the delicious meals at Pioneers Lodge.

Introducing Moeketsi Ndlovu - executive chef. Moeketsi 100% homegrown talent having done all of his primary and secondary schooling here. He was passionate about cooking from the age of 5 - a passion that his late grandmother supported and saw him qualify as a chef in 2008 at the Bulawayo School of Hospitality and Tourism. Moeketsi leads his small kitchen team with passion and encouragement. He loves using fresh and local produce, and he changes the menu in line with what is in season. He loves interacting with the clients and getting their feedback.
Clearly he is doing something right:
- Food was exceptional
- Everything about Pioneers is first rate, from the room, to the restaurant,
- .... as well as lovely dinner
( just a few of the comments off reviews).

Moeketsi's other passion is soccer, and when he is not cooking up a storm in the kitchen, you will find him out on the field.

#pioneersvicfalls #pioneers #executivechef #themanbehindthefood #chefmoeketsi #teamwork #passionforfood #localproduce

We have some new dishes joining our favourites on

We have some new dishes joining our favourites on the lunch menu. Ribs, a new wrap, a pasta dish....... and this fresh, delicious and tasty salmon and avo salad with a tangy dill dressing.
Pure goodness in a bowl and we feel healthier just thinking about it.
What is a lunchtime favourite of yours? You never know...we might just trial it for our menu.

#pioneers #pioneersvicfalls #bowlofgoodness #fresh #yummy #foodie #tastesensation #avo

Those of you who have visited Vic Falls, and spent

Those of you who have visited Vic Falls, and spent some time Elephants Walk, will probably have come across Dexter and his global villages.
This very talented and amusing artist really is part and parcel of this artisans village. There is a video of him telling his story in a previous post - see if you can find it.

Heading in to see @simunye.live yesterday evening, we were delighted to see he has now added lights for night time viewing. Add the resident marimba band playing ....and it is the perfect entry into a wonderful evening of the arts.

#elephantswalk #artisansvillage #supportthearts #showtime #victoriafalls #artandculture #shining

We seem to have completely missed out on Spring an

We seem to have completely missed out on Spring and moved straight into summer...and the temperatures are already soaring.
Luckily we have 2 swimming pools on the property for you to cool off in....the perfect place for all ages to hang our between adventures in and around Vic Falls!

And here is some advice on how to keep yourself safe in the soaring temperatures.

1. Keep hydrated. Make sure you drink a lot of water ( the Ecodrop bottles and refill stations around town make this an easy thing to do - just keep drinking and refilling as you go about your day). An ice-cold drink at the Pioneers bar is also a good option.
2. Suncreen. Make sure you apply sunscreen before leaving your room in the morning, and reapply during the day.
3. Appropriate clothing: Loose fitting, lightweight, breathable clothing is your best bet for comfort in hot days.
4. Seek shade: Take time out under the trees in our gorgeous gardens, or on the terrace of the main building.
5. Swim : Enjoy a refreshing swim in the pools on the property. Always make sure you keep an eye on your kids when they are splashing around. Safety first!

And remember we have air-conditioners and ceiling fans in all our rooms.

#pioneersvicfalls #pioneers #summervibes #summerfun #sunsafe #escapetheheat #hydrate #sunscreen #swim #tipstokeepcool #wearevictoriafalls

Two years ago today we opened our doors and welcom

Two years ago today we opened our doors and welcomed our very first 2 guests through our doors. We had only one room in house, but really was a day filled with excitement and happiness - seeing as we had been on pause for the better part of 18 months. A day to celebrate.
Today, on our 2 year anniversary of that day, every room at the lodge is occupied. And our staff are just as welcoming and wonderful as they were on that very first day.
And we have so much to look forward to .

To those of you who have stayed with us, we say Thank You!
And to those who will be coming through our doors soon...we can't wait to welcome you.

#pioneers #pioneersvicfalls #twoyears #happyanniversary #lookhowfarwehavecome #lookingback #celebrate #nostopping #onwards

We love recieving reviews like this on our #google

We love recieving reviews like this on our #googlebusinessview page.

And it makes us super happy knowing our guests enjoyed the time they spent on our beautiful part of the world. Thanks Michael for the kind words.

#pioneersvicfalls #pioneers #review #5starreview #victoriafalls #servicewithasmile #theextramile

The Pristine Victoria Falls Society continue to do

The Pristine Victoria Falls Society continue to do incredible work in Victoria Falls. The fight against littering, single use plastic, and other kinds of waste is not an easy task - but Douglas Musiringofa and his team ( Patrick Madzorera , Sbhekisiwe Ndlovu and Lloyd Chikosi) continue to make huge inroads into this battle on a daily basis. We are always in awe by just how much they achieve each and every day ( and we are not very sure when the sleep).
They are out there educating kids, engaging the community, getting people involved, identifying problem areas, and so much more.
We do our little bit by heading out and cleaning up certain sections every Friday. We also have an Ecodrop water dispenser at the lodge, and you are encouraged to get the bottle so you can use these all over Vic Falls ( no need to buy any other bottles of water along the way - a great way to say NO to single use plastic). But this is small scale compared to what this dynamic team does each and every day.
They were struggling to get around so a few months ago we jumped in to assist make their job a little easier - and in the short space of time they have had this vehicle on the road, it has done some serious mileage and removed a lot of waste from the streets of Vic Falls.

So a quick shout out to Doug and his team for all they have achieve ( over 1200 bags of rubbish cleared in August and there is no stopping them....).
And a big thank you to the stakeholders and community members who have committed themselves to all that Pristine stands for.

#pioneersvicfalls #pioneers #pristinevicfalls #wearevictoriafalls #reducewaste #reducereuserecycle #strongertogether #letsdothis

We believe in warm welcomes at Pioneers. And for

We believe in warm welcomes at Pioneers.
And for or many of you who stay with us, Simon is the first member of the Pioneers team to welcome you on your arrival in Vic Falls – be it at the Victoria Falls airport or the Kazangula border. Simon is our transfer driver and guide, and he is the perfect person to meet you off a long ( or short) flight, or take you on a guided tour of the Falls. He is always smiling, has many stories to tell, and you know you are in safe hands with him at the helm.
And the Pioneers transfer bus is always sparkling, neat and shiny – just like the wonderful man who drives it.

“Welcome…..may all who arrive as guests, leave as friends. “

If you require a transfer from the airport, don’t forget to contact our reservations team on info@pioneersvicfalls.com.

#pioneers #pioneersvicfalls #meettheteam #driverguide #awarmwelcome #safehands

Look who popped in to do some last minute shopping

Look who popped in to do some last minute shopping in our curio shop today. 😃

We let her have a quick look around and then gently released her back outside again. Perhaps window shopping is a better option for this little feathered friend.

#pioneersvicfalls #pioneers #lastminuteshopping #curioshop #feathredfriend #funnycaptures #sweetmoments #yourdailysmile

We are a family friendly lodge - and we have 4 won

We are a family friendly lodge - and we have 4 wonderful family rooms on the property. A stunning main room for the adults, and a playful and bright kids room off to the side. They love it!

Our top 5 reasons you should consider family travel...........
1. Bonding and quality time: Family travel allows family members to spend extended time together, creating new memories, strengthening relationships, and deepening bonds.
2. Broadening perspectives: Experiencing new places, people, and cultures broadens one's worldview. Family travel facilitates open-mindedness, fosters empathy, and instills a sense of global citizenship.
3. Relaxation and rejuvenation: Traveling provides a break from your routine, allowing you to relax, unwind, and de-stress.
4. Education and learning: Traveling is a valuable educational experience. You can learn about history, art, architecture, and natural wonders by visiting museums, landmarks, and historical sites. Additionally, interacting with locals can provide valuable insights that are not available in books or classrooms.
5.Creating lasting memories: Traveling provides unforgettable experiences and memories that last a lifetime. The sights, sounds, tastes, and emotions you encounter during your travels create stories that can be cherished and shared with others.

There is no time like the present.....book your family trip now!
Look out for a post next week about some great family friendly activities in and around Vic Falls.

#pioneersvicfalls #pioneers #familyfriendly #familyfun #familytime
#travel #bestclassroomintheworld

Danger point at sunset this evening. #victoriafa

Danger point at sunset this evening.

#victoriafalls #vicfalls #wonderoftheworld #zimbabwe #sunset #mosioatunya #beauty #nofilter

The lion may be king of the jungle but he knows, h

The lion may be king of the jungle but he knows, he shouldn't stand in the way of the elephant.
(African Proverb)

On this World Elephant Day 🐘🐘, we raise awareness we celebrate these larger than life creatures who quite often cruise our streets and occasionally stop in for a drink or a bite to eat 🌳💦

They really are part of what makes Victoria Falls so special.

#pioneersvicfalls #pioneers #elephants #elephant #worldelephantday #victoriafalls #cruisingthestreets

Happy World Lion Day – a day celebrated to raise

Happy World Lion Day – a day celebrated to raise awareness for these big cats.
They are currently listed as vulnerable by the IUCN, but the good news is that it seems that their numbers are on the increase in our part of the world.
There have been wonderful lion sightings on game drives in both Zambezi National Park and on Chobe Day Trips recently. Have you been lucky enough to see them in the wild? If not, it is definitely the right time to book a game drive!

#pioneersvicfalls #pioneers #lions #pantheraleo #worldlionday #conservation #wiodlife #vicfalls #gamedrives #zambezinationalpark #vicfallsactivities

Victoria Falls version of The Three Little Pigs.

Victoria Falls version of The Three Little Pigs.
There are so many things that make where we live extra special - including having wildlife roaming ( or in this case napping) the streets.

Thanks to Mike Karassellos for capturing this moment that is certain to make you smile.

#vuctoriafalls #threelittlepigs #fun #ourspecialtown #funnycaptures #happyhumpday🐫 #victoriafalls #zimbabwe #wildlife

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