Introduction
Zimbabwe is a nation of spectacular natural beauty, friendly people and rich culture. A journey here will take you through an attractive patchwork of landscapes, from Highveld, balancing boulders and flaming msasa trees, to laidback towns, lush mountains and lifeblood rivers up north. If you are a bird lover then the Honde Valley and Eastern Highlands are the places to go to take the perfect shot!! The name Zimbabwe came from the stone structures of Great Zimbabwe and it became a World Heritage Site in 1986, where you can spot the Big Five in its national parks.
What to See and Do
The Gonarezhou “Place of many Elephants” National Park is an extremely scenic park, full of rugged and beautiful landscapes.
Victoria Falls – known to locals as ‘The Smoke That Thunders’ – is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and the sheer power of this massive body of water plunging into the Zambezi Gorge is awe-inspiring and unforgettable.
Visit the Eastern Highlands with its rich scenic beauty and magical stories of days gone by.
Lake Kariba, with its game-rich shores and islands, is an idyllic safari spot featuring stunningly beautiful sunsets.
Hwange National Park is well known for its huge herds of elephants.
Discover the country’s rich culture and history in the Matobo National Park and don’t miss a visit to the local natural history museum in Bulawayo.
A canoe trip down the Zambezi through the Mana Pools National Park will appeal to the intrepid traveller, providing close encounters with crocodiles, hippos and a host of other wildlife.
Victoria Falls
Gonarezhou
Lake Kariba
Hwange National Park
Where to Stay and Eat
Best bang-for-your buck hotel -
The Victoria Falls Safari Lodge in Victoria Falls offers a variety of accommodation, from self-catering lodges through to Safari Club suites, within 8 minutes’ drive from the Victoria Falls. There are well known restaurants on site and a host of activities which take place at the Lodge including a riveting talk on the life of Dr David Livingstone, a festive Boma dinner and drum show, a spectacular opportunity to get up close to amazing vulture species, as well as walks to the lodge’s very own “hide” which overlooks a waterhole.
Restaurants only the locals would know
Gava’s Restaurant in Harare is a delightful restaurant serving a wide range of deliciously prepared traditional foods. Their “sadza” (maize meal) is cooked to perfection and served with delightful accompaniments such as oxtail or the more traditional “muriwo”. The waiter staff are very friendly and the atmosphere is one of camaraderie, with locals and tourists alike meeting up to enjoy an unforgettable meal together.
Total Recall Moment
Total Recall Moment
- Enjoy an amazing view of the awe-inspiring Mosi Oa Tunya in Victoria Falls
- Fly over the falls in a helicopter known as the “Flight of the Angels“, approx 15 minutes adventures ride- is able to fly lower than most other planes, giving you the best views of the falls from both directions!!
- Bungee Jump off the Victoria Falls Bridge- Nothing beats the thrill of Bungee jumping off the Victoria Falls Bridge; enjoy this adrenaline pumping sport thousands of feet above water and land level.
- View stunning Tsholotsho cliffs in the Gonarezhou National Park
- Climb to World’s View on top of Mount Nyangani – the highest point in the country and be enthralled by the tales of the supernatural phenomena the mountain has to offer
- One of the biggest rookie mistakes is believing that Zimbabwe is a country unsafe to travel within. The people are amazingly friendly and helpful and you will be welcomed warmly by the majority of people you will meet.
For your Facebook Wall – A picture of yourself on top of World’s View on Mount Nyangani or bungee jumping off the famous Victoria Falls Bridge or a video of yourself conquering the pounding white water rapids of the Zambezi River
Perfect Souvenir
A “Nyaminyami” walking stick crafted by locals which depicts the “river god” is one of the most important gods of the Tonga people.
