Thatch grass from women in Dete
Oct 30, 2017The women of our community go into the forest to cut grass at the National Parks, Forestry areas and on private concessions. The agreement they make is that they'll work (provide labour), in exchange
Fig trees and rabbit manure
Oct 27, 2017The big dilemma is how I'll grow fig trees in an environment where elephants pluck literally every bit of vegetation that I plant.
A hutch for a pregnant doe
Oct 25, 2017In expectation of her litter, we have built Misty a rabbit hutch. We've placed some straw in the nesting box. We are not absolutely certain when to expect the litter since the mating took place on dif
Bob is a shy guy
Oct 22, 2017Cleaning rabbit hutches, feeding and petting the rabbits is quickly becoming my favourite passtime.
Red the buck
Oct 21, 2017Red has quite the personality. I'm able to pet him and he seems to enjoy the attention.
Longing for a break in the African Bush?
Oct 20, 2017There are so many ways to visit Africa! Start by thinking about the activities that interest you most. Some folks are eager to see specific species of wildlife, like the big cats, but for others it ma
Insects galore
Oct 18, 2017It's almost the rainy season here, so I decided to dig up some of the fascinating insect photos I've taken at Gwango over the years.
Shortage of cooking oil
Oct 16, 2017Our staff uses far too much cooking oil! This has been a topic of many conversations. We have tried to emphasize to them that too much oil is rather unhealthy - artery clogging, etc. etc.
A python on our balcony
Oct 15, 2017A python had made himself quite at home near the bird cages and rabbit hutches. Not your ordinary welcome home!
Dragon has a new home
Oct 13, 2017Our German Shepherd puppies are growing quickly! As they get older, we're getting to know their personalities. This beautiful day, just before sunset, we took young Rhys (my 5 year-old friend) to meet
Chef Rhys cracks some eggs
Oct 11, 2017On this occasion, Gwango Elephant Lodge hosted an exceptionally young guest. Let's be honest, a 5 year old is not what you expect to see in the kitchen, but we were in for a treat with this kid!
American and Australian Consuls visit Gwango
Oct 11, 2017Danny and I are privileged to be hosting the U.S. Embassy Consul, Mrs. Amy Diaz, and the Australian Embassy Consul, Mrs. Cathy Jenkins.
Pachyderm gets a new look
Oct 09, 2017Remember Pachyderm - the old Unimog Danny and I discovered in Victoria Falls last May? Well – this week Danny got to working on the old military truck.
Bitter sweet kindling
Oct 08, 2017There are several rustic wire cages set up against the back wall of the loft. On this morning, one of the rabbits has dropped a litter on the wire. We had not prepared a nesting box for her!
Rabbit breeding.. another project in the works!
Aug 01, 2017While visiting Harare my brother and I jumped on the back of a pick up truck and went on a search for rabbits.