Destinations
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Landlocked between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers, Zimbabwe offers magnificent landscapes from the magnificent Victoria Falls, known as ‘The smoke that thunders’ in the north to the ancient Great Zimbabwe ruins in the south.
Zimbabwe is a country rich in natural and cultural heritage and offers beautiful scenery, wildlife and friendly people. It boasts 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Mana Pools National Park, Matobo National Park, Victoria Falls, Great Zimbabwe and the Khami Ruins.
Highlights
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is a spectacular natural wonder located on the Zambezi River between Zimbabwe and Zambia. A waterfall, it is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, and is one of Africa’s most visited tourist attractions. The local name ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya’ meaning ‘The Smoke that Thunders’ describes the spectacular spray that rises out of the depths of First Gorge like a white inverted rain-cloud.
Enjoy the beauty and wonder of Mana Pools National Park, situated in northern Zimbabwe on the southern banks of the Zambezi River. A paradise for walking and canoeing safaris, Mana Pools is a wildlife-rich, biodiverse wonderland that will delight at every turn. You can expect to spot hippopotamus, crocodile, elephants and a wonderful array of aquatic birds within this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mana Pools
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park is the largest protected area in Zimbabwe, covering 14,650 square kilometers (5,660 square miles). The park is named after a local Nhanzwa chief who ruled the area and was once the royal hunting ground for the Ndebele warrior-king Mzilikazi. It was classified as a national park in 1929 and has more than 100 species of mammals living in the park.
The Zambezi is the fourth-longest river in Africa and the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean from Africa. The river serves as a border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, thundering over the Victoria Falls and through Batoka Gorge. Hippos, Nile crocodiles and monitor lizards are commonly found along many of the calm stretches of the river.