The Lion & Tusk - Museum of the Rhodesian Services Association
The Lion & Tusk - Museum of the Rhodesian Services Association
The Lion & Tusk - Museum of the Rhodesian Services Association
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10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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A unique record of the military history of Rhodesia (now called Zimbabwe) from 1890 to 1980. Displays include and Alouette III helicopter, medals, badges, weapons, uniforms, equipment, shop, souvenirs, library and Memorial Garden. Personal service for every visitor. PLEASE NOTE: 1) We are closed on Public Holidays 2)With sufficient notice we will try and accommodate requests to open by appointment outside normal times/days of operation. Please call the mobile phone number above with your request. A current Vaccination Pass is required for entry.
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huffer345
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Amazing experience. I cannot express fully my respect for the personal time that Hugh Bomford and his co workers have given in keeping our historical records in one place .This a Must Visit place for anyone with links or association with Rhodesia /Zimbabwe . Or just an interest in the region. What an oasis in a desert .Many thanks to Hugh for the time you spent in explaining the various displays .All ln all I spent around 5 hours ,the hours flew by .Thanks once again to Hugh and the team .Cheers Colin Huffer . Ps if you can , please become a financial member and help keep this museum alive .
Written 17 November 2023
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Thanks for posting this review Colin. It was good to meet you after all these years. Safe travels and hope to see you back soon.
Written 18 November 2023
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Matt
Hawke's Bay Region, New Zealand1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Friends
Had been meaning to rock up and have a gander for quite some time. Finally had the excuse to do so to have a medal authenticated. I found the museum and its staff to be fantastic, the displays and info found within go well beyond the scope of the Bush War but also push into Rhodesia's involvement in world affairs going back to the Boer Wars, as well as the success' of their national rugby team. The displays are second to none, and the stories of how the Rolls of Honour made it to where they are now are an absolute treat.
Cannot recommend enough.
Cannot recommend enough.
Written 16 July 2023
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Many thanks for visiting The Lion and Tusk Museum and leaving this great review. It was good to meet you and be able to give you some information on your medal and answer your other questions. All the best and we hope that we see you again some time in the future.
Written 16 July 2023
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Horrid G
Greytown, New Zealand70 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Cool museum covering a period of Zimbabwean history before the current period. Tastefully done managing to cover both sides of the story. Very informative guide willing to answer questions. Not for the blinkered who want to remove history that may be unpleasant to them.
Written 4 March 2023
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Many thanks for visiting and then taking the time to write this review. We are glad that you enjoyed your visit and we hope that you can come back again one day. All the best
Written 3 April 2023
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Eddy
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Dec 2022 • Solo
I had a greaght day at the Lion and Tusk Museum. And It was a. Amazing experience! Spent a good Part of my visit talking to Mr Hugh Bomford picking his brains! I will most defanatly good back again and I recommend it to every one! It was a day well spent and also got some amazing souvenirs. Thanks to every one from the museum you guys are doing an amazing job and the exhibits are amazing!
Written 9 December 2022
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Thanks for visiting and then leaving this great review. Happy that we could help you. All the best for 2023.
Written 28 January 2023
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Collie, Australia11 contributions
Sep 2022
We are members of the Lion and Tusk Museum and both my husband and myself have lived in Rhodesia and served in the armed forces there.
We have ordered a camouflage Jerkin for my husband and we are so overjoyed with the excellent make of this piece of clothing and all the items we have received over the years from this group. We would love to be able to visit one day before we are too old to travel.
We have ordered a camouflage Jerkin for my husband and we are so overjoyed with the excellent make of this piece of clothing and all the items we have received over the years from this group. We would love to be able to visit one day before we are too old to travel.
Written 6 September 2022
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Thanks for your support. We also hope that you can come and visit. Take care.
Written 28 January 2023
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Pete and Viv
Lydney, UK4 contributions
Jun 2022
Fascinating piece of African history with plenty of interesting memorabilia and insights into life in those changing times.
Written 4 June 2022
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Many thanks for visiting us and leaving this review. Take care
Written 28 July 2022
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Dylan Woodhouse
5 contributions
Feb 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Lion and Tusk and I would highly recommend it to those interested in history. The exhibits were very well maintained and the collection boasts a comprehensive array of artifacts from a nation lost to the world.
The staff were very welcoming and were pleased to answer any questions my Gran and I had for them about the history of Rhodesia. If you have a particular interest in military history, I would highly recommend you visit this museum on your next trip to the Mount. Whether you have heard of Rhodesia or not, there is plenty to learn and much to see at this attraction. Many of the exhibits tell personal stories of soldiers and civilians from Rhodesia and offer some insight into the hardships they endured due to the Communist insurgency. For this reason, the collection is valuable as a fascinating window into a way of life that is hard for those of us without a connection to Rhodesia to imagine.
As is customary for a museum, there is a gift shop with quite an array of tasteful offerings. I can personally recommend the history book on the Rhodesia Regiment which was put together by a number of authors including those involved with the museum. This book is a treasure of a reference and like everything else at the museum, the result of a lot of hard work and dedication. I was surprised to hear from the volunteers in the office, that when they did not have one of their nice green poloshirts with the Rhodesian lion on it in my size, that they could simply take my measure and have one made across the street and delivered to me. It is great to see this museum working with many local and small Kiwi businesses. They also offer some items in the iconic Rhodesian bushstroke camouflage which will no doubt interest military history buffs.
All in all, this place was well worth the visit and the long drive and I could have happily spent hours in the library alone. Do take the time to speak to the volunteers and buy a few gifts to help preserve what is one of very few Rhodesian collections remaining and definitely the best.
The staff were very welcoming and were pleased to answer any questions my Gran and I had for them about the history of Rhodesia. If you have a particular interest in military history, I would highly recommend you visit this museum on your next trip to the Mount. Whether you have heard of Rhodesia or not, there is plenty to learn and much to see at this attraction. Many of the exhibits tell personal stories of soldiers and civilians from Rhodesia and offer some insight into the hardships they endured due to the Communist insurgency. For this reason, the collection is valuable as a fascinating window into a way of life that is hard for those of us without a connection to Rhodesia to imagine.
As is customary for a museum, there is a gift shop with quite an array of tasteful offerings. I can personally recommend the history book on the Rhodesia Regiment which was put together by a number of authors including those involved with the museum. This book is a treasure of a reference and like everything else at the museum, the result of a lot of hard work and dedication. I was surprised to hear from the volunteers in the office, that when they did not have one of their nice green poloshirts with the Rhodesian lion on it in my size, that they could simply take my measure and have one made across the street and delivered to me. It is great to see this museum working with many local and small Kiwi businesses. They also offer some items in the iconic Rhodesian bushstroke camouflage which will no doubt interest military history buffs.
All in all, this place was well worth the visit and the long drive and I could have happily spent hours in the library alone. Do take the time to speak to the volunteers and buy a few gifts to help preserve what is one of very few Rhodesian collections remaining and definitely the best.
Written 24 February 2022
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Many thanks for visiting us and leaving this detailed review. We appreciate your support.
Written 28 July 2022
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Gareth
Opotiki, New Zealand1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Solo
Enjoyable visit, interesting exhibits well worth visiting, lots of good merchandise. It is good to see the memories are not lost
Written 7 August 2021
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Thank you for visiting us and leaving this review. Hope to see you again one day. Take care
Written 6 September 2021
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Mike Botha
3 contributions
Jun 2021 • Friends
This was my 2nd visit over an 18month time frame, it's obvious that a lot of work has gone into the displays. The material is constantly being updated, & of a very high standard. Many memories came flooding back of my own service during the war... Well worth a visit... The volunteers are helpful & knowledgeable, most having first hand experience of the war. A selection of food products is available, as are non alcoholic beverages... parking is no problem. The extensive library is, in itself, an absolute GEM.... I would highly recommend The Lion & Tusk museum to not only former Rhodesians, but to any persons with an interest in military matters, especially those pertaining to the African continent...
Written 15 June 2021
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Glad you could visit us again. Many thanks for giving us this positive review which we hope will assist other TripAdvisor users. Safe travels.
Written 18 June 2021
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Suresh Syed
1 contribution
Dec 2020
Well worth a visit. Well organised tribute to what might have been a modern African state as compared to what finally happened. Souvenirs have been collected from a range of locations to save them from destruction in what is obviously a labour of love
Written 5 January 2021
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Thank you for leaving this review. We are glad that you enjoyed your visit - please call again sometime. Take care
Written 18 June 2021
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- Thu - Sun 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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