Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe

A range of interesting discoveries.

Zimbabwe, a destination for southern Africa is unclear. Indeed, only a few Europeans can locate it on a map and yet just a magic word can help them “Victoria Falls”, located on the Zambezi River, discovered by David Livingstone. Zimbabwe lies between the Limpopo River in the south and the Zambezi River to the north.

Why choose this destination? Zimbabwe is a warm welcoming country. Is this your first time to visit Africa? This country has the advantage of a wide range of interesting discoveries: its peoples (Shona and Ndebele), history (Great Zimbabwe), geology (Matopos) cave paintings (Matopos), its fauna and flora (national parks), gigantism (Victoria Falls), sports (walking, rafting, bungee jumping).

Do you miss something there? The stars? No problem, Lake Kariba offers us most of the time, immense pure and clear horizons. Think about it!

Stretching across 1700m and standing 108m high, Victoria falls is the world’s largest waterfall. The numerous exciting activities on offer have made it Africa’s adrenalin Capital.

Victoria Falls

Known for its thriving population of Elephant, Hwange is Zimbabwe’s largest protected area. It also has one of the largest groups of African Wild Dogs.

Hwange National Park

Created half a century ago by the construction of the Kariba Dam. Locals and tourists alike take to its waters on houseboats to explore its wildlife-laden shores or to angle for bream or tiger fish.

Lake Kariba

An enchanting landscape of flat plains and rugged mountains, situated on the shore of Lake Kariba. A sanctuary for the black rhino.

Matusadona National Park

Mana Pools is a magnificent 2200-square-kilometre national park that sits along the southern bank of the Zambezi River. A UNESCO World Heritage site.

Mana Pools National Park

The parks incredible landscape of whaleback dwalas, precariously balanced boulders and granite kopjes is inspiring and has earned is UNESCO World Heritage status.

Matopos National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage site. Built thousands of years ago the Great Zimbabwe Ruins pay tribute to the Bantu civilization of the Shona between the 11th and 15th centuries. The ruins span an area of about 722 hectares and could have housed close to 18,000 people. The architecture of the ruins is truly magical and artistic, built with granite stones and patterns were built into the walls with the stones. Great Zimbabwe is just 30km from the town Masvingo.

Great Zimbabwe

Three rivers – Save, Runde & Mwenezi cut through this 5000 square km park and form a natural oasis for hundreds of species of birds and other wildlife. The name means “the wilderness of elephants”.

Gonarezhou National Park

Comprising the mountain ranges of Vumba, Chimanimani, and Nyanga, this is a trekker’s dream. The lush vegetation and botanical gardens make it a haven for the botanist in you.

Eastern Highlands

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