A trip to Zimbabwe offers an encounter with interesting history, welcoming locals, the majestic Victoria Falls, unspoilt nature and exciting wildlife. Get to know Zimbabwe better in our blog.
Zimbabwe is located in southern Africa, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. The country borders South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, the tip of Namibia and Mozambique. Zimbabwe was a British colony from 1923 to 1965, when the white minority government in Rhodesia declared the country independent. However, this was not internationally recognized. The country became an independent nation in 1980 after a war of liberation, and took the name Zimbabwe after the ruined city "The Great Zimbabwe". Since the liberation, the country has experienced political unrest which in 2008 led to hyperinflation. Although the economy is better now, Zimbabwe still has major challenges.
Today, tourism begins to return to Zimbabwe, and as a visitor, one contributes to a better future for the country. Our advice to all our guests is to travel as usual and contact us if you want an update.
Travel suggestions for Zimbabwe?
VICTORIA FALLS AND BOTSWANA
This anniversary journey gazes at the spectacular Victoria Falls and continues across the border to Chobe National Park where you will find, among other things, the largest elephant population in Africa!
ADVENTURE IN ZIMBABWE
A trip in Zimbabwe offers encounters with exciting history, unspoilt nature and a truly spectacular wildlife. In addition, the majestic Victoria Falls is best experienced from the Zimbabwe side.
THE BEST OF THE BEST
This is a journey with some of our favourites: Vibrant Cape Town, safaris in the “Big Five” game reserve, tropical beaches, Durban and finally the mighty Victoria Falls!
WHEN is it best to travel to Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe has a pleasant climate all year round. The best time to travel depends on which activities you want to experience and which regions you will visit. The best safari period is in the dry season from July to October. During dry periods the animals pull down to rivers and water holes and make it easier to get the eye on the animals.
The most spectacular period to visit Victoria Falls is around February-May. As there is most water and pressure in the waterfalls. It is important to be aware that Victoria Falls has extreme seasonal variations and the amount of water will vary greatly during the year.
WHY travel to Zimbabwe?
Here are three highlights that make Zimbabwe special and worth a visit:
- Victoria Falls: The majestic Victoria Falls are Zambia and Zimbabwe's largest tourist attraction and 90% of the waterfalls are located on the Zimbabwe side. The locals just call the waterfall "Mosi-oa-Tunya", which means "the smoke that thunders".
- Safari in Hwange: Hwange National Park is an undiscovered safari gem. Here are a few days of spectacular safari experiences and lots of elephants!
- The people: Zimbabwe is made up of incredibly friendly people who are proud of their country and who welcome tourists warmly. A trip to Zimbabwe offers meetings with the welcoming and welcoming locals.
Where to go in Zimbabwe?
Hwange National Park is located in the west of Zimbabwe and is the country's largest national park. The area is as large as both the Serengeti and Kruger National Park, but is still an undiscovered gem with a varied and exciting wildlife. Here it is really possible to experience one of Africa's most beautiful safari parks without meeting lots of other safari cars! Hwange also has a population of elephants of about 40 elephants.
Mana Pools is a Nazi park located further north in Zimbabwe. Designed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the site is renowned for its natural beauty and is a unique safari destination. Mana Pools is known for its elephants standing on two legs to reach the top of the acasia trees.
A trip to Zimbabwe is not complete without visiting the country's largest attraction, Victoria Falls. The Victoria Falls are the best to see from the Zimbabwe side and it is possible to fly helicopters or micro-planes over the spectacular waterfalls.
Lake Kariba is the world's largest man-made lake. The lake stretches over 200 kilometers along the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Today, Lake Kariba is one of Zimbabwe's main tourist attractions and is particularly known for tiger fishing and safari.
PRACTICAL about Zimbabwe:
Transport: We do not recommend driving around in Zimbabwe, and therefore we arrange all our trips in Zimbabwe with transportation.
Currency: Valid currency is US Dollars (USD) and we recommend withdrawing currency for the entire stay before arriving in Zimbabwe.
It is common to tip 10-15%.
Visa: Visa for Zimbabwe can be purchased on arrival and costs approximately USD 12.
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