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Matusadona National Park

Matusadona National Park is situated on the southern shores of the magnificent Lake Kariba and has got to be one of Zimbabwe’s best kept secrets. Being relatively unknown and undiscovered makes this park a true safari wilderness highlight. Within the boundaries of this national park, on the vast lush plains of this incredibly diverse area, is a mountain range called the Matuzviadonha Hills – meaning ‘falling dung’ – which is believed to be named so unglamorously because it looks like Elephant droppings.

Matusadona National Park is ideal for superb game viewing with over 1 400 sq km of unspoiled wilderness, offering both walking safaris and game drives. It can also be explored by houseboat or canoe from the lake, making it a versatile and excellent safari location. The park is easily accessible by boat from the town of Kariba but it is also possible to enter from the gravel Karoi-Kamativi road, south of the escarpment. A 4×4 is a definite requirement as roads can prove to be harsh in some places. Both Lake Kariba and Matusadona can be visited at any time as weather conditions are surprisingly pleasant all year round.

This national park is one of the last remaining sanctuaries to home the black rhino, one of the Big Five as well as one of the largest concentrations of wild lions in Africa. Wildlife is abundant in Matusadona from small creatures like the scrub hare, vervet monkey, caracal, bush squirrels, dassies and mongooses to larger and possibly more impressive mammals like Leopard, Buffalo, Zebra, Warthogs, Hyenas, Cheetah and Hippopotami. Vast numbers of antelope roam the park, among them Duikers, Waterbuck, Bushbuck, Kudu, Sable and Eland – not to mention the luxuriant birdlife with over 240 species being recorded. From time to time, Elephants can be seen swimming between the shore and islands of Lake Kariba, a sight which is perhaps unique to the area.
Matusadona National Park combines the beauty of a lake-setting, with a rising wall of mountains that serves as the backdrop to a picture perfect place where one can observe magnificent wildlife under the African sky.

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The History of Zimmermann Swimwear

Based in Australia, Zimmermann Swimwear is the brainchild of Simone and Nicky Zimmermann. They started the line in 1991 and opened their first public store in 1992 in Sydney. Nicky is a fashion degree major and Simone comes from a marketing background, giving them the power to create a successful business full of fashionable swimwear items and more. The company had a slow start and even though some people knew about Zimmerman swimwear, it wasn’t until a fashion show in 1996 when the brand really got exposed and took off.

Women love Zimmerman swimwear because it is designer style with fashionable options and reasonable pricing. The owners of the company set out to create a new line of swimwear that was different from anything out there and still provide an affordable option for people who wanted designer options. Zimmermann swimwear is now available around the world on their website and through other retailers that sell the brand, giving people the chance to get stylish swimwear from Australia no matter where in the world they might be.

Zimmermann swimwear has won awards for its fashions and provided women with a lot of cutting edge designs that are hot in the market right now. To date, the company has built 15 stores across Australia. They are also carried in big-name designer stores in other countries such as the U.S.’s Neiman Marcus and the UK’s Harvey Nichols. The sisters just recently opened a store in Los Angeles, giving them a U.S. presence for Zimmerman swimwear in a boutique neighborhood where high fashion and designer labels are the only way to go. This brand is growing in popularity with each passing day, giving it the power to become successful.

Zimmerman swimwear is different than anything else that is on the market today. Nicky is responsible for the creative designs and style of the different pieces that they create, while Simone makes sure that everything about the business goes off without a hitch. These sisters have a commitment to quality, fashionable designer swimwear, which is what makes them so popular with the ladies in Australia and around the world. Zimmermann swimwear products are easy to find and you can even start your shopping online to get ahead of the game. That way, you know what you’re going to buy and how much you have to spend to get a quality designer swimsuit for your next summer vacation or trip to the pool.

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What is Encouraging Buyers to Purchase Flats in Chembur

Chembur is one of the top property investment destinations in Mumbai. Situated along the harbour line, this area has witnessed tremendous growth in terms of residential spaces and infrastructure. Various sky-high buildings are coming up in this region, changing the skyline of this suburb.

This area has gained tremendous popularity among property buyers. It acts as a link between Navi Mumbai and Mumbai. Due to the eastern freeway, connectivity of this suburb has increased with other areas in the city. The freeway has reduced travel time for people.

As per the Investment Advisory Report of 2012 by Knight Frank this suburb has been listed as the third residential destination in Mumbai for property investment. The first two spots have been bagged by Ulwe and Wadala. According to the report, this area will see tremendous growth in next five years. By 2017, it will see price appreciation of 125%.

Real estate experts are of view that this location is one of the best places to invest in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). It has seen a lot of transformation since the real estate market started picking pace. From an industrial area to a residential zone, this suburb in Mumbai has seen many changes across the years.

Growth in IT and ITES companies also helped in changing the face of this location. Many companies have set up their offices in Chembur, pushing the demand for commercial as well as residential real estate. According to property experts, establishment of IT and ITES companies has managed to revolutionize area, making it a cosmopolitan residential hub.

If you are planning to buy property in Mumbai, and there are no budget limitations, this part of the city can offer you various attractive realty options. It is being predicted that in the next three to four years, capital value of homes in this region will shoot up. Thanks to the infrastructure development (especially the eastern freeway and monorail), strategic location and proximity with other parts of the city, Chembur has managed to attract a lot of investment in real estate.

Not just good infrastructure but greenery is also an important factor due to which this part of Mumbai has become a favourite among potential buyers. It is one of the greenest suburbs of the city, boasting of open spaces and a good mix of high rise buildings and bungalows. Apart from the greenery, this area also offers a good mix of colleges, schools and hospitals. It also has public gardens, clubs and gymkhana.

Since property rates are skyrocketing, you can get 2BHK flats in Chembur between 95 Lacs to 2.5 Crore INR (as per property rates in 2013). Rates were not high few years back (in 2011, properties in this area were available at 8000 and 10,000 INR per square feet). However, infrastructural developments helped increase the rates. Today, per square feet property rate in Chembur ranges between 14000 to 27000 INR. Rates vary according to the quality of construction, location and amenities offered by the developer.

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