Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls, ancient ruins, extraordinary wildlife, and an emerging adventure destination in the heart of Southern Africa.

Southern Africa

Travel Overview

Zimbabwe, nestled in the heart of Southern Africa, is a captivating destination inviting travellers in search of authentic adventures. The country boasts breathtaking scenery, rich and diverse wildlife, and exceptional cultural and historical sites. Beyond its natural wonders, Zimbabwe has a rich heritage — from the ruins of Great Zimbabwe to the San rock art, and the colonial cities of Bulawayo and Harare.

CapitalHarare
Area390 580 km²
LanguagesEnglish, Shona, Ndebele
Population14.5 million
CurrencyZiG (Zimbabwe Gold)
Provinces10
Victoria Falls Zimbabwe

Must-See Places in Zimbabwe

Stunning scenery, extraordinary wildlife, and outdoor adventures await across this remarkable country.

Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls
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Known as Mosi-oa-Tunya — "the smoke that thunders" — on the Zambezi River at the Zambia-Zimbabwe border. One of the seven natural wonders of the world and Africa's most iconic sight.

Best season: May – October

Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
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One of Africa's largest national parks and Zimbabwe's most popular safari destination. Spanning over 14,600 km², it is home to some of the highest elephant populations on the continent.

Best season: May – October

Matobo Hills
Matobo Hills
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site with ancient San rock paintings, dramatic granite kopjes, and white rhino tracking. A profoundly spiritual and historically significant landscape.

Good year-round

Great Zimbabwe Ruins

The ancient stone city that gives the country its name. These remarkable 11th-century ruins are the largest stone structure in sub-Saharan Africa and a powerful symbol of pre-colonial civilisation.

Zambezi River & Lake Kariba

Sunset cruises on the Zambezi, tiger fishing on Lake Kariba, and houseboat safaris on one of the world's largest man-made lakes — a completely different side of Zimbabwe's wildlife.

Mana Pools National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Zambezi floodplain — known for walking safaris with extraordinary close wildlife encounters. One of Africa's true wild gems, accessible May to October.

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