About Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a country in southern Africa landlocked between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the south-west, Zambia to the north, and Mozambique to the east. What a of wonderland for wildlife and natural phenomena such as the Victoria Falls (one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World) and the Chilojo Cliffs (One of the most prominent and enduring natural features of Gonarezhou National Park). You can cruise on the huge Lake Kariba (the world’s largest man-made lake and reservoir by volume) and delve in history at the ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe, believed to be built in the late Iron Age. A trip to Zimbabwe also offers you the opportunity to enjoy and learn the different cultures which varies across the whole country. It is an authentic and vibrant destination for spotting the Big Five and a safari favorite. That is why we believe a holiday to Zimbabwe deserves a place on your bucket list.

Attractions to look forward to:

• Victoria Falls: Known as Mosi-oa-Tunya (Smoke-that-Thunders) or Shungu Namutitima, “Boiling Water.” Probably the main attraction when you visit Zimbabwe. It is one of the 7 natural Wonders of the World. It is a place of the spray, the mist and the rainbows.

• Hwange National Park:  The largest natural reserve in Zimbabwe (around 14,600 sq km in area). It has beautiful lodges, camps and picnic sites dotted around the park with perennial animal sightings at water holes and during game drives. It plays host to over 100 mammals and 400 bird species which include the Big Five and The Ugly 5.

• Lake Kariba: Well known as the world’s largest man-made lake and reservoir by volume.It covers an area of 5,580 square kilometers (2,150 square miles). During the leisurely boat cruises, you can see fish eagles, cormorants and other water birds patrol the shorelines, as do large numbers of elephants and other big game species including lion, cheetah, leopard, buffalo and a myriad of smaller plains game species. Also take time to listen to the Nyami-Nyami stories told by generations and generations of the local Tonga people.

• Mana Pools: Meaning the ‘Four pools’, it is a rugged, breathtakingly beautiful Unesco World Heritage site rich in wildlife. For those who love canoeing, walking safaris, animal spotting, and photography, this is the ultimate paradise for you. The drying up and receding water in the lakes and flood plains attracts many large animals in search of water, making it one of Africa’s most renowned game-viewing regions.

• Great Zimbabwe Ruins: Also known as the ‘House of Stones.’ The capital of the Queen of Sheba, according to an age-old legend – are a unique testimony to the Bantu civilization of the Shona between the 11th and 15th centuries. A unique artistic achievement, this great city has struck the imagination of African and European travelers since the Middle Ages, as evidenced by the persistent legends which attribute to it a Biblical origin. It cannot be missed.

• Gonarezhou National Park: ‘The Place of Elephants’ and home to the world famous Chilojo cliffs, the most prominent and enduring natural features of Gonarezhou National Park. Widely known for its unique wilderness character, the Park’s reputation as a premier destination for quality wildlife sightings is also growing. It has the most spectacular scenery in the region incorporating the iconic Chilojo Cliffs, wide meandering rivers and extensive woodlands.

• Matopos National Park: A mass of granite hills, southeast of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The hills are associated with folklore and tradition, some being venerated as dwelling places of the spirits of departed Ndebele chiefs. The hills contain gigantic caves with Koi Koi paintings, and there are Stone and Iron Age archaeological sites. Also the place where Cecil John Rhodes is buried.