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Zimbabwe Travel Guide

Zimbabwe Travel Guide Fact File

Zimbabwe travel guide and fact file gives you all the gen  you need to know before travelling. From the world heritage site of Victoria Falls to the wildlife rich Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe abounds with natural treasures.

For the historian visit the Great Zimbabwe Ruins near Masvingo, and for the adventurer how about a canoeing safari or walking safari in the wilds.

Zimbabwe travel guide
Zimbabwe tourist attractions

Zimbabwe travel guide 

Clients should carry cash on them in either US$ or South Africa Rands, and in small denominations. Alternatively book and pay in advance.

Zimbabwe has it all. 
Of course Victoria Falls is a major attraction, and then there is Hwange national park with its huge herds of buffalo and elephant.  

Feeling adventurous, then there are a number of walking safaris you could do, or canoe the magical Mana Pools. 

Transport and Tours

Transfers – Can be arranged to most parts of the country for a minimum of 4 people. see Transfers

Taxis – no cruising vehicles, but are available at taxi -ranks in the main centres or on call from hotels and restaurants.

Car Hire – cars with or without chauffeurs can be hired in most tourist areas from reputable firms.

Buses – in towns and cities they are few and far between, chiefly transporting people to work. There are, however, good inter-city coach services.

Road tours – a selection of road tours are operated at reasonable cost to all Zimbabwe’s main tourist’s attractions.

Air Services – Victoria Falls International airport is an important for visitors to neighbouring countries.

Boat Hire – at Kariba, Houseboats are available for hire from registered companies

Zimbabwe tourist information

Zimbabwe

Top Tourist Attractions in Zimbabwe - Africa

Zimbabwe is a vibrant land with stunning landscapes, impressive national parks and welcoming people.  The iconic Victoria Falls for action adventure and thrills is a year round destination as is Hwange and Kariba.

Discover for yourself the famed elephant and buffalo herds in Hwange, take a walking safari in Mana Pools and explore the rugged Matusadona National Park.  Fish Lake Kariba’s waters or find lost civilisations at Great Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe tourist destination

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is a destination for everyone.  Big game parks, iconic world wonders, magical wilderness areas, a fishermans paradise, medieval palaces. 

Matusadona is generally regarded as the one of the loveliest of Zimbabwe’s national parks. Bounded in the west by the Ume river and in the east by the Sanyati which flows through a spectacular gorge. 

The Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe comprises three distinct areas.  To the north are the Nyanga highlands with the Chimanimani mountains in the south.  The Bvumba mountains are located in the centre.  Lots of outdoor activities to enjoy including hiking, fishing, golf and horse riding. 

Bulawayo 
is an attractive and well planned city, rich in history and culture.  Well recommended are visits to The Museum of Natural History and Railway Museum.  One of its other major attractions is the Matobo National Park, home to the burial site of Cecil John Rhodes.  The Park itself is a sanctuary for white and black rhino. 

Great Zimbabwe Ruins

This once great city of stone was, for more than 300 years, the capital of a vast gold and ivory trading empire.

At its peak, it was Africa’s most eminent city with twenty thousand people living within sight of it’s towering walls.

Harare 
Zimbabwe’s capital city situated in Mashonaland.  Harare is also a major hub for air, road and rail transport.  Lots of places to see includiong the Chapungu Sculpture Park, Lake Chivero Recreational Park and Mukuvisi Woodlands Wildlife Centre.