Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is an amazing holiday destination offering attractions for everyone from safaris to adventure. It combines well with Botswana and the Kaza (Caprivi) section of Namibia. Plus of course; South Africa.

Zimbabwe is safe and is booming. Especially the Victoria Falls and Hwange areas. Where new developments have joined the great product offerings here.

The climate is warm without being oppressive. With a daily sunshine average of seven hours all year round. Equally warm are the Zimbabwean people. Renowned for their friendliness and hospitality.

Zimbabwe is a small, landlocked country. With exceptional natural beauty. It is bordered by: Zambia in the northwest. Mozambique from north to the southeast. South Africa in the south. And Botswana in the west. Due to its location; it is ideal to add on to any itineraries in these countries.

English is one of the official languages with other main languages being Shona & Ndebele.

Zimbabwe attractions

The most visited attractions on a Zimbabwe tour include the famous Victoria Falls. We also highly recommend visiting Hwange National Park. It is a 90 minute road transfer or a short light aircraft transfer from Victoria Falls. And if time permits, both Lake Kariba, and Mana Pools. Together these can make a great Zimbabwe tour.

Matopos National Park

The second largest city in Zimbabwe is Bulawayo which is the gateway to Matopos. The Matopos National Park and Hills are an area of granite kopjes and wooded valleys. Nicknamed Bald Heads due to the huge boulders. It is some 35 km (22 mi) south of Bulawayo in southern Zimbabwe. They are a big tourist attraction due to their ancient shapes and local wildlife. Furthermore; to visit Cecil John Rhodes’s grave.

Great Zimbabwe Ruins

The Great Zimbabwe Ruins is the largest complex of ruins in Africa south of the pyramids in Egypt. With walls of over 9 meters in height and 4 meters thick; it is an incredible sight.

Southern Zimbabwe is very remote and well off the beaten track. Of note are Gonarezhou National Park and Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve (Singita’s concession). Singita is a leading conservation management company in Africa with an outstanding track record. Their lodges in Zimbabwe are Singita Pamushana Lodge and Malilangwe House.

Gonarezhou National Park

Gonarezhou National Park is an incredible attraction in the southeastern section of Zimbabwe. It is remote and not that easy to get to so not crowded. We believe it is well worth a visit due to the pristine wilderness and incredible landscapes. The Chilojo Cliffs stand tall – 180 meters high and running for some 20 kilometers. It is one of Zimbabwe’s biggest conservation success stories.

Lions, leopard, wild dogs, hyena, buffalo, hippo and giraffe can all be seen. But this country is known, first and foremost, as the Land of the Elephant.

Gonarezhou National Park forms part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. A peace park that links it with the Kruger National Park and the Limpopo National Park in Mozambique. As the fences come down, years of struggle and division will be forgotten as the animals of this vast land. Above all the park’s elephants will once again be able to resume their ancient migratory routes.

Eastern Highlands

The country’s extreme east is mountainous; known as the Eastern Highlands. With Mount Nyangani as the highest point at 2,592 m. As well as the Bvumba Mountains and the Nyanga National Park. World’s View is in these mountains and it is from here that places as far away as 60–70 km (37–43 mi) are visible. On clear days, the town of Rusape can be seen.

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Zimbabwe Accommodation

If it is your honeymoon, we have listed some hotels that offer honeymoon discounts here.
For a family or multi-generational vacation, see our family friendly accommodation in Zimbabwe.

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