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Zimbabwe boasts of having five UNESCO world heritage sites. Explore the wonders of Zimbabwe Tourism and immerse yourself in its captivating beauty and rich cultural heritage. From majestic wildlife to stunning landscapes, Zimbabwe offers an unforgettable travel experience for every adventurer. Discover the magic of this extraordinary destination.
Furthermore, it has three international airports and ten domestic airports. It means that you can easily access different tourist spots while on your Zimbabwe Safari .
There are eight national parks in Zimbabwe of which Hwange is the biggest one and home to the big five animals.
Tourist Attractions in Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls
This is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. The falls are the largest in the world in terms of width and height. They are recognized as a UNESCO heritage site. These falls are also known as the ‘Mosi oa Tunya’ meaning the smoke that thunders.
Lake Kariba
This is the world’s largest man-made lake. It is famous for cruising vacations and the annual tiger fishing competition. There is also the Matusadonha game park that must be visited during a trip to Lake Kariba. There you can witness animals in your safari vehicle or in the comfort of your boats.
Hwange national park
Hwange National Park is the most famous national park in Zimbabwe. It is home to thousands of animal and bird species. This is the best place to see wildlife along with the largest concentration of elephants in Zimbabwe. People can engage in walking, hunting and game-viewing while on a Zimbabwe Safari Packages to Hwange.
Great Zimbabwe ruins.
This is where the country’s name is derived from. This is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for the stone walls that were erected with no mortar. This site is where the country’s history lies.
Matobo hills
These are located in the southeast of Bulawayo and are famous for their balancing rocks and caves. It is another UNESCO world heritage site known for having the highest concentrations of rock paintings.
When you visit the Matobo hills, you will be able to see the story that is being told by the rock paintings. Guests can hike, walk and do game viewing. On one of the hills, the remains of Cecil John Rhodes lie.
Khami Ruins
Located in the western part of Bulawayo, Khamo Ruins is one of the second chief heritages sites in Zimbabwe. Guests can have a historical tour of the ruins that were built by the Rozvi empire.
Zimbabwe People and Culture
Languages:
Zimbabwe is a multi-lingual country with over 17 languages to be spoken. Shona and Ndebele are the most spoken languages. English is the second language used in Zimbabwe. It is mainly used for all formal communication.
What are the Zimbabwean cultures known for?
Myths and storytelling:
The Zimbabwean culture is known for Storytelling and folklore. Some of the folklore includes the Nyaminyami the Zambezi river god. Storytelling in Zimbabwe known as (ngano) is usually told by the elders to their grandchildren.
Activities
The Shona and Ndebele are known for basketry, weaving and curving rocks. Pottery is also popular where different pots are made from clay.
Norms
The Shona are very welcoming, obedient and respectful, as the Shona word talks of (tsika). The Shona also believe in self-control also known as hunhu in Shona and Ubuntu in Ndebele.
Totems ‘Mitupo’
The use of totems or mitupo is widely known in Zimbabwe. Totems are used to differentiate clans and are usually associated with animal names. For example, Mhofu represents the beast.
Cultural ceremonies in Zimbabwe
Bira -this is an all-night ritual done to ask for guidance from the ancestors (vadzimu).
Rain-making ceremony (mukwerera) – This is a ceremony done to evoke the ancestors to bring rain.
Kurova Guva – It is a ritual done through elaborate folk songs to bring the spirit of the dead back into the community to guide them.
Religion
The main religion in Zimbabwe is Christianity. They believe in one creator who created the heavens and the earth, God or known as Mwari in Shona or Umlimu in Ndebele. There are several church denominations in Zimbabwe.
Food
The staple meal for Zimbabwe is maize. Maize is a plant also known as chibage in Shona. Maize can be cooked or roasted and can be eaten as corn or can be ground into a mealie meal that is used to make sadza, porridge or a traditional drink known as maheu in Shona. Zimbabweans eat meat, addible insects such as termites, Mopani worms and addible plants.
Places to see wildlife in Zimbabwe
- Victoria falls national park
- Hwange National park
- Gonarezhou National Park
- Mana pools national park
- Matusadonha national park
- Malilingwe game reserve
- Wild is life
- The hide safari camp.
Zimbabwe Tourism Tips
Clothing
Pack light clothing especially when going for hikes. When going on a Zimbabwe Safari, pack neutral colours such as brown, khaki, green and beige. Comfortable shoes are a must-have as well as hats and jerseys in case it gets cold.
Other staff to pack
Remember to carry your photography equipment such as cameras or phones. Also, carry binoculars or hire them if going for a safari.
Passport and visa
Guests travelling to Zimbabwe must have a valid passport for six months from the date of travel. The passport should have at least two blank pages plus a multi-entry visa in case they want to travel to neighbouring countries.
Travel Insurance
Travellers should get travel insurance to cover losses such as loss of luggage, injury early cancellation and accidents.
Vaccination and prophylactics.
Before Visiting Zimbabwe guests should get vaccinated against hepatitis A, and Covid 19. For malaria prevention, guests should get prophylactic drugs.
Transport to and around Zimbabwe.
Airports in Zimbabwe.
There are 3 main airports in Zimbabwe namely; Robert Mugabe international airport in Harare, the Victoria falls international airport in Victoria Falls and the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International airport in Bulawayo.
There are ten other minor airports mainly for domestic flights that allow you to fly from point to point. There are numerous ways to move from one place to another on a Zimbabwe Safari Tour. One can either rent a small car from a global car hire company, take domestic flights, pay for transfers, self-drive or walk.
Tours and Adventure Activities
Best of Zimbabwe
Spend 11 nights exploring the gorgeous country of Zimbabwe. Explore the natural wonder of Victoria Falls via Hwange National Park and Mana Pools National Park to Matusadona National Park. This package comprises the best Zimbabwe.
Zambia Zimbabwe tour
Nine days in Kafue National Park, Livingstone, and Hwange National Park.
This Zambia-Zimbabwe tour is just one way to experience these two countries on your tailor made journey. Here you get to see the beauty of nature from the animals to the beautiful scenery. You also get the chance to meet and experience people from different cultures during the vacation.
5 Adventure activities to do in Zimbabwe.
- White water rafting in Victoria Falls.
- Zip lining at Mtarazi falls Nyanga
- Quad biking
- Devils pool swim
- Walk with lions
Safari Tours to Zimbabwe
Five-day Lake Kariba & Matusadona National Park Safari tour.
Unwind in exquisite environments, either by going for a boat cruise or by taking walks along the shore. While you're on the Zambezi River engage in fishing activities and enjoy a safari in the neighbouring Matusadona National Park. Guests will be staying in the luxurious house boats on the Zambezi River.
Two weeks Victoria falls national park, Hwange National Park, and Lake Kariba
During the two-week tour, enjoy getting wet by the spray of the Mosi oa Tunya and engaging in the high adrenaline activities such as white water rafting, Devils swim, micro light flight and bungee jumping.
Viewing parades of enormous herds of the African giants; elephants and stopping at waterholes full of animals in Hwange National Park.
Cruise the beautiful Lake Kariba on a houseboat. Sleep in tents surrounded by wild animals in Mana Pools National Park. Get involved with nature by a walking safari.
2 day Mana pools national park tour
Spend two day and two nights at the Ingwe pan camp. The camp embraces the spirit of an authentic safari camp. Lying alongside a large pan in the Mana Pools National Park, Ingwe is renowned for its excellent walking safaris and photographic opportunities.
Price is $430 USD per person including food, accommodation and activities
Experience the magic of Zimbabwe Tourism as you journey through pristine landscapes and encounter the Big Five. Let Zimbabwe's warm hospitality and vibrant culture leave an indelible mark on your heart.
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There are three factors that determine safety of a country namely political, social, environmental and health factors.
Political
Zimbabwe is politically stable. There are no civil wars hence it is safe to visit.
Environmental
Currently Zimbabwe is not experiencing any natural disaster. Since 2017 when there was a cyclone that destroyed infrastructure, Zimbabwe has not experienced the same tragedy to date. This indicates that Zimbabwe is safe to visit.
Social
The rate of crime in Zimbabwe is on the safer side. The probability for international tourist to be victim of such crimes is close to zero.
Health
Apart from the COVID 19 pandemic that affected the whole world Zimbabwe is free from contagious diseases that can risk the lives of tourists. Diseases such as typhoid, hepatitis A and cholera are examples of diseases that one can be vaccinated for before travelling to Zimbabwe.
As for malaria, tourists can get prophylactic drugs to prevent catching a malaria especially during wet seasons. These factors explained above indicate that Zimbabwe is a safe country to visit.
To view the countries beautiful flora and fauna
Zimbabwe is a beautiful country with different bird and animal species .it also has beautiful mountains and vegetation.
To see the majestic falls
Zimbabwe has 5 different water falls namely the Victoria falls, Mtarazi falls, Bridalveil falls and Inyangombe falls.
To experience the Zimbabwean culture
Zimbabwe has different cultures. Get to experience different cultures and see how they leave and different fun activities they do.
To learn about the country’s history
Visit Zimbabwe’s historical sights and learn about Zimbabwe’s history. There you get know where Zimbabwe came from, lifestyle, cultures and more fun things about Zimbabwe.
To taste different foods from different cultures
Different cultures in Zimbabwe have their different foods they like making. For example, Mopani worms (madora), traditional beer and porridge.
To make memories
Lastly people can visit Zimbabwe to make memories. There are several adventurous Things To Do In Zimbabwe that one can engage in to make memories such as bungee jumping and the devils pool swim.
Zimbabwe is known as the world of wonders.
Zimbabwe has 5 UNESCO world heritage sites.
It boasts of having 5 world heritage sites. Namely the Victoria falls, Mana pools, khami ruins, great Zimbabwe and Matobo national park.
Zimbabwe is home to the big 5
It is home to the big five animals namely elephant, lion, leopard buffalo and rhinoceros.
Zimbabwe is home to the biggest water fall in the world
The Victoria falls is the biggest water fall in the world in terms of its length and its width
Zimbabwe has the largest man-made lake in the world.
The largest manmade lake in the world is lake Kariba found in the Mashonaland west province of Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe has the most official languages in the world
More than 17 languages are spoken in Zimbabwe but Shona and Ndebele are mostly spoken. English is the second language used in Zimbabwe for all formal communication.
The top 5 Things To Do In Zimbabwe includes.....
1. Helicopter flight at the Victoria falls
This is where you get to experience the breath-taking views of the Victoria falls and the gorge on a helicopter. During the flight you can take pictures or the guide can do it for you.
2. Bamba tram
Enjoy the 90-minute tram experience through Zambezi national park onto the historic suspension bridge. There you get to have snacks as you enjoy the beautiful views.
3. Game viewing at Hwange national park
Visit the Hwange national park and participate in game drives and game walks in the game park. See the beauty of flora and fauna in Zimbabwe’s biggest game park and have a perfect safari experience.
4. fishing in Kariba
Tiger fishing in Kariba is very popular. A tournament is hosted every year where people fish in their boats. Apart from tiger fishing, people can engage in fun fishing in the comfort of their boats.
5. The tour of the great Zimbabwe ruins
The great Zimbabwe ruins are the biggest ruins in Zimbabwe that were built without mortar. This is where most of Zimbabwe’s history come from. Enjoy the Zimbabwe Safari Tour of the great towers that were built by the Shona people.
Passport and visa
Guests traveling to Zimbabwe must have a valid passport for six months from date of travel. The passport should have at least two blank pages plus a multi entry visa in case they want to travel to neighbouring countries.
Travel insurance
Travellers should get travel insurances to cover them from loses such as loss of luggage, injury early cancellation and accidents.
Vaccination and prophylactics
Before visiting Zimbabwe guests should get vaccinated against hepatitis A, and Covid 19. For malaria prevention, guests should get prophylactic drugs.
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We travelled with Falcon Safaris in Zimbabwe and Botswana for 16 days. Falcon designed a wonderful trip with private guide to the most interesting sites in both countries. The organization of the whole trip was excellent, flights within the country, accommodation and activites. The guides were very knowledgable and told us a lot about the countries, their history, people, economy and much more. We visited the Great Zimbabwe Ruins, the Victoria Falls Tour and a number of national parks in both countries.
Rhino tracking was a real adventure! We had tremendous further game drives and saw very many animals - we did the Big Five. We had much more Victoria Falls Activities than planned and enjoyed very much.We strongly recommend Falcon Safaris to everyone planning a trip to Southern Africa and East Africa.
Wonderful trip to Zimbabwe and Botswana with excellent organization and very competent guides
Our Consultant Vimbai was very helpful and accommodating. We stayed at the Elephant hills hotel which was nothing short of amazing.Our activities included a helicopter flight, dinner cruise as well as a morning game drive. All the activities were absolutely amazing.
Exceptional!
We worked with Gertrude to schedule and organize everything and she did an excellent job. I asked a lot of questions via e-mail and she answered everyone in a timely helpful manner. Our guide at Victoria Falls was also great. He met us at the airport, provided a thoughtful tour of the Falls and got us to our next guide in Botswana. Our lodgings at River View Lodge were just as described- very comfortable and excellent food. All the staff were so pleasant and helpful. If I had to do it again I would arrange a morning boat ride as well. We only did the sunset boat rides and they were the high point of our entire trip- we saw so many animals and our guide was very knowledgeable. Just a great experience. Our lodgings at Oddball's Enclave was rustic and we loved it. So great to disconnect from the world for a bit. Leo, our guide, was the best - got us out and about, saw fantastic wildlife and got back to camp safely each time. Doc manages the camp so well. This whole trip was planned and organized by Falcon Safaris and we could not have been happier.
Fabulous, well planned trip
Falcon safaris have given my the correct advice with excellent service. The only suggestion will be to work closer with the lodges to confirm bookings as soon as possible. We have booked and pay our deposit a year in advance. We have only receive our final convermation from Chobe Safari lodge a week before departure. I do realize its not within your controle but with limit alternatives and a group of 14 people it becomes an issue to find alternative accomodation if the booking was cancelled.
Excellent and efficient service
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