Dear Friends,

This month, we're featuring a new trip inspiration for Zimbabwe and taking a closer look at whether to bring a phone or professional camera on safari. You'll also find a firsthand account of a rhino monitoring drive at Kwandwe, a guide to klotok cruising in Borneo, and a new trip inspiration for Indonesia.

Craig Beal

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While every Travel Beyond itinerary is tailored to your interests, our newest trip inspiration, Iconic Zimbabwe, offers a glimpse into what a trip to Zimbabwe could look like.

Spend twelve days exploring some of Zimbabwe's most iconic destinations. Start at Victoria Falls, where you'll tour the Falls and spend time on the Zambezi River before flying deeper into the bush. From there, you'll move through three distinct ecosystems: Hwange National Park, known for its exceptional elephant populations; Lake Kariba, where game viewing happens on and around the water; and Mana Pools, a UNESCO World Heritage Site along the Zambezi. The trip ends with a night in Ruckomechi Camp's open-air star bed.

Welcome back to another edition of What in the World!

True or False: Victoria Falls has long been known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning “The Smoke That Thunders.”



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One of the most common questions we hear before a safari is “Do I need a professional camera or will my phone do the job?” The answer depends on your comfort level with each, the quality of photos you’re hoping to take, and how capable your phone’s camera is.

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Camera

Explore more side-by-side comparisons and the case for bringing your phone versus a professional camera in our Digital Brand Associate’s latest blog.

Experience the beauty and diversity of Indonesia on this 14-night journey through four distinct regions, from Borneo to the ancient monuments of Central Java, the coast of East Bali, and the remote Moyo Island. Highlights include swimming with whale sharks, a klotok cruise, and watching the sunrise from the top of Borobudur.

While the klotok cruise is not a standard “luxury” escape, for those who are properly prepared, it can be one of the most unique and rewarding travel adventures. Travel Associate Natalie Dmytrenko details all you need to know about a klotok cruise in Borneo, including what to expect, what wildlife you’ll see, what to pack, and more in her latest blog.

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve spans over 30,000 hectares in South Africa's Eastern Cape, and every day, Ecological Technician Nicky Bondi Dreyer sets out to locate and identify as many black and white rhinos as possible. Our travel associate Elle Ervin joined one of those monitoring drives on her most recent trip, getting a firsthand look at how drone technology, ear notch identification, and years of expertise come together to protect Kwandwe's rhino population. Read her account of this unique experience.

Photo Credits:

• Header photo: Victoria Falls River Lodge
• Zimbabwe Trip Inspiration photo: Victoria Falls River Lodge
• Indonesia Trip Inspiration photo: Amanwana

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