ZIMBABWE

GAZE IN AWE AT THE SPLENDOUR OF THE VICTORIA FALLS

Whether you gaze in awe at the splendour of the Victoria Falls, once discovered by David Livingstone, or explore the ancient African trade routes , this is a country which offers great variety within its borders. Untouched wilderness, dramatic landscapes with incredible rock formations, incredible wildlife, the vast waters of Lake Kariba, the mountains of the Eastern Highlands, and the incredible rain forest at Mosi o Tunya ( the smoke that thunders) as the locals call Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls is the capital of adventure tourism in Africa offering any adrenaline junkie the full array of entertainment or those looking to reconnect with the past and have high tea at the Victoria Falls hotel in true colonial style – Victoria Falls has something to offer everyone.

ZIMBABWE FAST FACTS

SEASONS IN ZIMBABWE
April to November – Dry season – peak game viewing time
December to March – Rainy season –green landscapes, fantastic birding, birth of young animals. Mana Pools is closed over this period.
MAIN ACCESS POINTS :
Victoria Falls, Harare
LANGUAGE SPOKEN :
English
CURRENCY :
Zimbabwe Dollar *Please note that this currency is worth nothing and it is best to take very low denominations of USD. There is currently a shortage of cash

HIGHLIGHTS OF ZIMBABWE

  • Watching the sun rise over the majestic Victoria Falls
  • Enjoying a sundowner drink on the Great Zambezi River as the blazing red African sun sinks below the horizon
  • A helicopter flight giving you a birds eye view over the magnificence of the great Victoria Falls
  • Watching enormous herds of elephant coming down to drink in the Hwange National Park
  • Exploring the Matobo National Park and the famous Great Zimbabwe Ruins , considered to be one of the ancient trade routes of Africa
  • Visit the large granite outcrops where the San people once lived and discover the 20 000 year old San paintings
  • Explore the untouched wilderness of Gonarezhou National Park with its extraordinary landscapes and phenomenal birdlife
  • Houseboating on the vast Lake Kariba with its extraordinary tiger fishing and prolific birdlife
  • Immerse yourself in the remote wilderness and beauty of the Mana Pools National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, offering floodplains, woodland and forest. Experience the peace and tranquillity of the bush through either walking safaris or canoe safaris

WHICH SIDE TO SEE THE FALLS BEST FROM

During high water level, January – March the spray from the falls is very high and it is often best to view the falls from the Livingstone side.
During low water level June – November , there is very little water coming over the Zambian side of the falls and it is best from the Victoria Falls side

EXPLORE SOME ZIMBABWE ITINERARY IDEAS

Price : from USD 3163 pp sharing

(Low season)

Regions : Victoria Falls and Hwange

Price : from USD 4495 pp sharing

Regions : Victoria Falls, Hwange, Mana Pools and Matusadona

Price : from USD 3218 pp sharing

Regions : Victoria Falls and Chobe