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Zimbabwe—A memorable safari destination
General Travel info:
Africa’s ‘house of stone,’ Zimbabwe derives its name from the spectacular stone structures of the Great Zimbabwe Ancient City, a World Heritage Site with a mysterious origin. The country is home to another four World Heritage sites, including the rugged granite outcrops of the Matobo Hills, the spectacular conservation area of Mana Pools and the magnificent Victoria Falls.
One the most impressive highlights of Zimbabwe is Hwange National Park, the country’s largest wildlife sanctuary situated on the western Botswana border. Hwange is an ancient seasonal flood plain serving as a hotbed of biodiversity, imbuing the area with the beauty and romance of authentic African wilderness. This region is one of the best places in Southern Africa to spot lions and elephants, as well as zebra, giraffe, and white rhino, while Mana Pools, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the north, is home to the country’s largest concentration of hippos and crocodiles.
The cornerstone of any visit to Zimbabwe is undoubtedly Victoria Falls. The Zambezi River forms the natural boundary between Zimbabwe and Zambia and when in full flood, creates the world’s largest curtain of falling water. Lovingly known to locals as the “smoke that thunders,” Victoria Falls is one of the most mesmerizing Natural Wonders of the World. Mana Pools National Park is an untouched paradise for unique safari experiences on land as well as on the majestic waters of the Zambezi River.
A journey to Zimbabwe reveals a patchwork of game reserves and riverine passages, as well as some of the friendliest locals, renowned for their politeness
Currency: ZWL
Capital City: Harare
Population: ±14,529 million
Official Languages: English, Shona & Ndebele
Climate: Even though Zimbabwe is situated in the tropics, its climate is milder due its altitude. Winter is dry and often chilly.
Rain is mostly limited to the hot summer months. The most rainfall occurs in the eastern mountain region.
Did you know…?
Thousands of flying ants swarm out at Lake Kariba shortly after the beginning of the rainy season? Just the strongest of them survive to build new colonies. This spectacle is particularly interesting for fishermen, as the flying ants are the preferred bait for several sorts of fish. This means that successful fishing at this period is almost guaranteed within a very short time.