Built by Sir Stewart Gore-Browne in 1932, Zambia’s Shiwa Ng’andu is a stately Victorian treasure with a rich and varied history that's integrated into a world-class private game reserve.
If you’re anything like me, you’ve often imagined building your dream home, jotting down ideas as they come about. Perhaps, like Sir Stewart Gore-Browne – an unhappy young schoolboy at Harrow – you’ve even sketched the outlines of your home on a piece of paper in a diary somewhere.
Gore-Browne dreamt of a mansion. It was a dream that would lead him to Africa and would become the remarkable story of Shiwa Ng’andu, a stately Victorian home in a far-flung corner of the British Empire.
Today, apart from the Zambian flag hoisted from the flagpole on the first floor, Shiwa Ng’andu’s exterior looks pretty much as it did when it was first built in 1932. This is largely due to the efforts of Gore-Browne’s grandson, Charles Harvey and his family. Over a cup of tea served in the guest lounge at Shiwa House, I ask Charles about the restoration process.
When he took over the running of the estate in the year 2000 the house had been uninhabited for several years and was literally falling apart. “The biggest problem with the whole house is that it's built of mud,” says Charles. “The cement pointing is only on the outside.” Mud constructions should be kept dry and the roof was in a seriously bad state.
The year that Charles and his family moved to Shiwa, over 2500mm of rain were recorded. His family thought he’d gone mad. There was only one working toilet and the shower was in the courtyard.
At Shiwa, maintenance is an ongoing battle, according to Charles. “One starts repairing at one end of the house and as soon as you get to the other side, you have to start all over again. Not a lot of people know that Shiwa House is built on an earth tremor fault. We had a fairly big one last October.”
Charles is soft-spoken, attentive in his manner and forthright. He has the composed confidence of a gentleman – a trait possibly instilled in his youth, having grown up at Shiwa House when his grandfather still lived here and Victorian rules applied.
Manners are not all that Charles inherited. His gentle mannerism downplays the wilful determination it must have taken to turn the ailing fortunes of the estate into a profitable commercial farm that commendably plays a role in uplifting the welfare of the community and the wildlife.
It's the same stubbornness (and his short-temper) which earned Charles’s grandfather the Bemba nickname “Chipembele” (black rhinoceros). Sir Stewart Gore-Browne, a young army officer with grand ideas, an adventurous spirit and limited resources, came to Africa in search of a piece of land to settle on. He found what he was looking for among the Bemba people on the shores of Ishiba Ng'andu – “The Lake of the Royal Crocodile”.
Whatever your architectural dreams may be, it's very unlikely that they'll require the tenacity that it took to build Shiwa House. Armed with a copy of the Britannica Encyclopaedia, an army engineering manual, a model of the house fashioned after his childhood home, Brooklands, in England and the help of 1,000 local labourers, Sir Stewart Gore-Browne set about becoming the architect of his dreams.
Exclusive getaway
Shiwa House, which is still Charles’s home, now earns her keep as an exclusive getaway for tourists.
“Guests are invited to come into our home, we’re not going to put on airs and graces,” says Charles. “This isn’t England or the 1940s. The best way to describe it is as a country party and so far it has worked very well.”
Indeed, pastimes in which guests can indulge, from horse riding to hunting, do invoke the image of a weekend in the country for the English nobility.
The experience is all this and, like a finely aged whisky, it's richer and more complex too. Shiwa Ng’andu has a history that has been flavoured on Zambian soil. The constitution was written here. And Sir Stewart Gore-Browne was the second person in Zambia, after Kenneth Kaunda, to get a Zambian passport following independence. There are now three generations of people living here who have their own stories to tell about Shiwa Ng’andu.
Above the library fireplace at Shiwa House is a Latin inscription, which means “This corner of the earth smiles upon me above any other.” Watching a southern ground hornbill – a shy bird with a red beak, the plump body of a turkey and a wingspan to rival that of a vulture – glide towards the reedy banks of the lake, I too, have a glimpse of the beauty that stole Gore-Browne’s heart. It makes me smile.
More information:
www.shiwangandu.com
Charles Yuster · 355 weeks ago
Italian soldiers that left Ethiopia during Mussolini venture in Africa. Truly
a unique place to stay with outstanding beauty. C.Y.
brawease · 302 weeks ago
yourbuilders147 32p · 227 weeks ago
Nyasha Jerahuni · 201 weeks ago
zainsaeed · 199 weeks ago
wincrack · 193 weeks ago
Senpai · 192 weeks ago
wardrobes wollongong · 189 weeks ago
wardrobes canberra · 189 weeks ago
Instagram · 188 weeks ago
Dean Khumalo · 178 weeks ago
Jone · 173 weeks ago
Rosie · 172 weeks ago
Faris · 170 weeks ago
motorized curtains
OASIS Property · 140 weeks ago
豪宅我們就聽得多了,但 半山豪宅 到底是指哪裏呢?半山豪宅 指港島一帶,由西營盤至中環上方的中西區豪宅。西半山一直是傳統的豪宅地段,不僅鄰近核心商業區,更坐擁名校校網。西半山豪宅的發展配套完善,同時有著恬靜怡人的環境,一直以來在 豪宅市場 深受歡迎。其中比較著名的就有明珠台、寶翠園及聯邦花園,其新盤一直不乏大額的 豪宅成交。以下就讓我們為大家介紹一下 西半山豪宅 地段的優缺點吧!
Click Here: 半山豪宅
Jordan Michael · 138 weeks ago
UMAR · 134 weeks ago
house construction companies in lahore
bhurban meadows · 112 weeks ago
aghubf59 29p · 109 weeks ago
business and cost you tons of money. It is important for business owners to study the most effective internet marketing strategies, and learn how to effectively apply these strategies to their business model. Apply the advice from this article, and you will be on your way to successfully using the internet to market your business. Buy Facebook Account
aghubf59 29p · 109 weeks ago
buy facebook ads accounts
Buy Facebook Account
johan · 108 weeks ago
Buy Google Maps Reviews
Suigeneris Homes · 103 weeks ago
SEO · 90 weeks ago
aneesa ka · 90 weeks ago
lilahloyd90 15p · 89 weeks ago
James j Shatzer · 89 weeks ago
Buying Google 5 Star Reviews can be a great way to boost your rankings. We buy real reviews from genuine customers who are looking to get ahead in life by selling the best products they could create. They will buy anything with a button or connection point, so long as it helps them achieve their goals and advance professionally. Contact us now to Buy Google 5 Star Reviews!
Product Features
✔ Full Completed Profiles
✔ 100% Recovery Guaranty
✔ All Google Reviews permanent (Guaranteed)
✔ 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
✔ Google Reviews Add Time Maximum 24-48 hours
✔ 100% safe and stable accounts
✔ Real High-Quality Work
✔ 100% Safe and Guaranteed
✔ 24/7 Customer Support
✔ High-Quality Service
✔ Express Delivery
24 Hours Reply/Contact
Email: smmtopmarket@gmail.com
Skype: smmtopmarket
Telegram: @SmmTopMarket
Leslie L Cotton · 89 weeks ago
Buy Negative Google Reviews is a premier provider of online marketing services to assist local businesses develop, expand and maintain a presence on the web.
Product Features
➤ Permanent Reviews For Your Business, Google/Google Places/Google Maps/Google Business.
➤ 100% Safe & Secure Service
➤ High-Quality Reviews Service
➤ Non-drop Google Reviews
➤ Full Complete Profiles
➤ 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
➤ Genuine Rating Trusted Platform
➤ Recovery Guarantee
➤ 100% Money-Back
➤ Very Fast Delivery
➤ 24×7 customer Support
24 Hours Reply/Contact
Email : smmtopmarket@gmail.com
Skype : smmtopmarket
Telegram : @SmmTopMarket
Douglas F Solt · 89 weeks ago
Buy Verified Revolut Account is a group established in March 2016 by virtual wallet company, Revolut. It is the only campaign whose legitimacy this publication and its team have verified at every step of the way. Through buy verified revolut account, you’ll be Part of a tight – knit community that will constantly be supporting and investing in one another’s ventures. All while reaping the benefits of being part of a completely unbiased campaign focused on delivering the best possible user experience to those looking to support companies who positively represent millennial values.
Our Service Quality
⇒ 100% Customers Satisfaction Guaranteed
⇒ Phone validated and have access
⇒ Full SSN Provided
⇒ Date of Birth Provided
⇒ Driving License Scan Copy
⇒ 100% Verified Revolut Account
⇒ Personal & Business Revolut Accounts
⇒ USA, UK, Canada, AUS other countries Revolut Account
⇒ 100% money-back guarantee
24 Hours Reply/Contact
Email : smmtopmarket@gmail.com
Skype : smmtopmarket
Telegram : @SmmTopMarket
Brittany · 88 weeks ago
Dinheiro Cursos · 75 weeks ago
Phuket Luxury Villa · 61 weeks ago
Phuket Luxury Villa · 61 weeks ago
Phuket Luxury Villa · 61 weeks ago
Curtis K. Henry · 60 weeks ago
Gilbert R. David · 60 weeks ago
Buy Gmail Account · 60 weeks ago
Buy Gmail Account · 60 weeks ago
USA Gmail Account · 60 weeks ago
LinkedIn Accounts · 59 weeks ago
SoundCloud Accounts · 59 weeks ago
Evan F. Smith · 49 weeks ago
We can give you the best Verified Revolut Accounts. We have made it our mission to make sure that anyone who wants a verified account is able to get one with ease, no matter their country or region. Our team of experts is always on hand to help you out, ensuring smooth transactions throughout. With us, there’s never any hassle – we guarantee top-notch customer service and satisfaction!. We are working with the largest team, and we are instant start work after you place order. So, buy our Service and enjoy it.
⚡️ Guarantee with 100% Safety Revolut Accounts ⚡️
Why Buy Verified Revolut Accounts From Us?
➤ Old and new emails used
➤ Verified and registered phone number
➤ SSN and all Document verification
➤ Driving license verified
➤ Selfie verified account available here
➤ All accounts have upgraded features
➤ Debit card and credit card verified
➤ Bank account verified
➤ All Country Available ( USA, CA, UK, NA, AUS, and others )
➤ 24/7 dedicated customer support.
➤ Very Cheapest price
_ To talk more about getting & Buy Verified Revolut Accounts or any service contract with us:
- E-Mail: Bestgmb24@Gmail.Com
- Telegram: @BestGMB
- Skype: BestGMB
Matthew M. Keel · 48 weeks ago
John A. Gilmer · 48 weeks ago
John A. Gilmer · 48 weeks ago
John A. Gilmer · 48 weeks ago
John A. Gilmer · 48 weeks ago
jayanthmirchidevelopers 1p · 40 weeks ago
Duplex Villas
Luxury Villas In Kollur
3bhk luxury villas in hyderabad
maryellen · 37 weeks ago
Ingalls S · 18 weeks ago
detectivenoisily78e3e273a5 1p · 15 weeks ago
https://quikpaysolution.com/product/buy-google-pl...
digitalmarketingpta 1p · 3 weeks ago