Zimbabwe
An authentic rugged destination offering unique experiences
An authentic rugged destination offering unique experiences
Situated in Southern Africa, between the Limpopo River and the mighty Zambezi River, Zimbabwe is renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty, friendly people and rich cultural heritage. This magical country is best known for the magnificent spectacle of Victoria Falls. It is home to various UNESCO World heritage sites, including the ancient stone structures of the Great Zimbabwe ruins, the granite outcrops of the Matobo Hills, the outstanding conservation area of Mana Pools and the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls.
Don’t miss a visit to Lake Kariba, the world’s largest man-made reservoir with its game-rich shores and islands, making it an idyllic safari spot featuring exceptionally scenic sunsets and tiger fishing expeditions.
Known to locals as Mosi-oa-Tunya, ‘The Smoke That Thunders’, Victoria Falls is one of the World’s Seven Natural Wonders and a spectacular sight to behold. This World Heritage Site features awe-inspiring veils of water plunging into the Zambezi Gorge, making it one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles.
The town of Livingstone provides an excellent base for thrillseekers to discover an endless variety of adventure activities, from canoeing and white water rafting to bungee jumping over this magnificent natural wonder.
A truly remote and rugged wilderness experience, the Mana Pools National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site inhabited by abundant wildlife, including over 350 bird species. In the local Shona language, Mana means ‘four’, which refers to the number of large pools in the park.
Resting in the heart of the Zambezi Valley, the Mana Pools National Park offers the incredible opportunity for intrepid travellers to embark on expertly guided adventures down the mighty Zambezi. Enjoy close encounters with elephants, crocodiles, hippos and a host of other wildlife; explore the collection of islands, sandbanks, channels, and oxbow lakes; and soak up the lush landscapes while on a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife-rich safari in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe’s oldest and largest protected reserve, Hwange National Park, provides a sanctuary for great herds of elephant. This vast game-rich wilderness area was once the royal hunting grounds of the Ndebele warrior-king Mzilikazi. Today, it is home to a profusion of wildlife, including buffalo, gemsbok, brown hyena, giraffe, lion, zebra and approximately 40 000 elephants – one of the largest elephant populations in the whole of Africa. Visitors can discover a variety of breathtaking landscapes characterised by arid desert dunes, mopane woodland, savannah and magnificent rocky outcrops.
Spot a diverse range of wildlife on thrilling game drives, enjoy close encounters on guided walks or horse riding safaris, and don’t miss the opportunity to spot the endangered wild dogs that call Hwange home.