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About zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in Southern Africa known for its dramatic landscape and diverse wildlife. It is home to fascinating archaeological sites with World Heritage status and numerous national parks offering an all encompassing experience. The warmth, hospitality and friendliness of the Zimbabwean people is extraordinary.Because of the political situation in Zimbabwe, tourists are few but it is well worth a visit as it is very competitively priced and it offers guests an authentic safari experience.

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya (The Smoke that Thunders), is one of the world's seven natural wonders, located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Although not the tallest or widest waterfall, it is considered the largest due to its 1.7-kilometer width and a height of 108 meters. The falls are a popular spot for adventure seekers, with activities such as white water rafting, bungee jumping, and river boarding available. Visitors can also enjoy a helicopter flight over the falls, known as the "Flight of Angels."

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Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe's largest natural reserve, covering an area the size of Belgium. It is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including the Big Five and 100 other mammal species. Despite its biodiversity and high density of elephants, the park is never crowded, providing visitors with an exclusive and peaceful safari experience.

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Mana Pools National Park

Mana Pools National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best wilderness areas in Africa. Located in northern Zimbabwe, the park is characterized by riverine forests, baobab trees, and pools. Visitors can explore the park on foot, as the visibility is good, and walking safaris without a guide are permitted, making it a unique and exciting experience. Canoe safaris on the Zambezi River are also a popular activity in the park.

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Zambezi National Park

Zambezi National Park is a small game reserve on the Zimbabwean side of the Zambezi river, a few kilometres upstream from the majestic Victoria Falls. Easily combined with Victoria Falls, the best way to experience the park is not only to do the game drives but to enjoy the half-day canoe trips which are launched within the park. Elephants and buffalo are plentiful and there is a good variety of antelope, including the majestic sable. The riverine area is excellent for birding, boat-based safaris and sundowner cruises.

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Matobo National Park

Matobo National Park, a candidate for World Heritage status, is famous for its dramatic rock landscape and San rock paintings. It is a place where erosion is tearing at the very core of the country, a place where the heart-rock is exposed to the elements, a place where, as it is destroyed, a great beauty is created. It’s known for the Matobo Hills, a range of balancing rock formations created by erosion of the granite plateau.

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Great Zimbabwe Ruins

The Great Zimbabwe Ruins is a massive African Iron Age Settlement and dry-stone monument located in a lush and flourishing valley situated in Central Zimbabwe. Great Zimbabwe is the largest of about 250 similarly dated mortarless stone structures in Africa, called collectively Zimbabwe Culture sites. Historically and culturally it is an important treasure. Archaeologists have identified that it has been inhabited by various tribes through at least 5 different occupation periods between the 5th and 19th centuries AD, making this a major historical monument in the world.

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Lake Kariba

Lake Kariba is the world’s largest man-made lake and contains a thriving ecology. The Kariba Dam which was completed in 1959 is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. The hydroelectric power generated at the dam provides electricity for much of Zambia and Zimbabwe. With its spectacular scenery, stunning sunsets, great fishing and boating opportunities it is also one of the finest places for a holiday. The weather here is mostly sunny and fine, even mid winter days are warm and the nights are balmy. There are many activities to enjoy such as tiger fishing and a trip on a houseboat is highly recommended.

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