In June 2009 a small group of us led by my great friend Brad Horn from Epic Private Journeys (and including my father in law Gil) walked adjacent to and then paddled, the Zambezi through the incredible Mana Pools region of Zimbabwe. It's a safari and an adventure like no other on the planet I think. Brad exclusively uses Wilderness Safaris, who have a steely commitment to the rebuilding of tourism in Zim. Their camps, guides and level of service are simply the best going. As you will see, there was a wee bit of drama at times, but that's Africa and that's why I love it so very much. Gil has re-told the story of what happened many times over the bar of his pub Flanagans in Kalgoorlie! Simon