Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe is a country of contrasts, featuring Kalahari sands, Victoria Falls, mountains, deserts, lakes, and rivers. A safari here offers diverse landscapes unlike neighbouring Botswana and Zambia. Discover Zimbabwe's beauty with its vast open spaces, sky canopies, forested escarpments, national parks, game reserves, wildlife, and waterfalls.

When to Visit

Best Time to Visit Zimbabwe

July and August are peak travel months, particularly for visiting Victoria Falls in both Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Summer (October–April): Days are hot and generally sunny, with the possibility of afternoon thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures can reach 30°C, while nights cool down to around 14°C. Low-lying areas like Kariba, Victoria Falls, and the Zambezi Valley are warmer year-round. The rainy season typically runs from November to March, though the Eastern Highlands remain damp for much of the year.

Winter (May–September): Days are dry, sunny, and cool to warm, but temperatures drop sharply in the evenings. Daytime highs average 20°C, with nighttime lows occasionally reaching 5°C. While exceptionally cold spells are rare, it’s wise to pack warm clothing just in case.

Zimbabwe's Top Attractions

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls, located on the southern bank of the Zambezi, offers various activities. Experience sightseeing flights over the falls by light-aircraft, helicopter, or microlight of for the thrill-seekers there is the option to bungee-jump from the Knife Edge Bridge or raft down one of the world's toughest white water stretches.

Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe's largest park, spans 14,600 square kms. It features diverse vegetation, stunning scenery, and large herds of animals, especially elephants. Visitors can explore its wildlife and landscapes through day and night game drives or guided walks with armed guides.

Lake Kariba / Kariba Dam

Lake Kariba, one of the world’s largest man-made lakes, was created in the 1950s when the Kariba Dam flooded much of the middle Zambezi Valley. The Lake is famous for tiger fishing, animal herds, and beautiful sunsets and is best explored by houseboat. The prolific game found on the southern shore led to the creation of Matusadona National Park which is notable for its bird life, with over 250 species recorded.

Mana Pools National Park

Mana Pools National Park, part of the lower Zambezi River, transforms into lakes each rainy season. From January to March, lodges close and big game animals move into the escarpment, returning to the riverine areas around April as bush pools dry up. Throughout the year, large herds of elephant, buffalo, kudu, eland, waterbuck, zebra, impala, and other antelope gather, making it a top game-viewing region in Africa.

Motobo National Park

Matobo National Park is a small and accessible game park known for its stunning scenery and rich history. Located near Bulawayo at the mesmerizing Motobo Hills, the landscape features huge red-tinged granite Kopjes (rock formations) and some magnificent prehistoric caves and rock art. Sacred to the Ndebele people and the final resting place of Cecil Rhodes, the park offers an intimate experience and includes black and white rhinos, sable antelopes, impala and leopard, along with various bird species. There there are no lions or elephants in the park making it an ideal location for walking safaris.

Gonarezhou National Park

Located in south-eastern Zimbabwe, this 60,000-hectare reserve borders Gonarezhou National Park. It features dramatic gorges, open plains, and deep forests with 38 unique habitats. The reserve is home to diverse wildlife with 450 bird species, 90 mammal species (including the big 5) and is known as “the place of elephants”, hosting over 11,500 of these amazing creatures.

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