Untamed, Undiscovered
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe pairs some of Africa's most rigorously trained safari guides with landscapes ranging from the thundering spectacle of Victoria Falls to the elephant-dense woodlands of Hwange. It is a country that rewards travellers seeking authentic, expertly guided wilderness experiences away from the busiest circuits.
The Appeal
Why Visit Zimbabwe
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Victoria Falls — one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World
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Some of the highest guide-training standards in Africa
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Hwange's exceptional dry-season elephant concentrations
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Canoeing the Zambezi beneath dramatic escarpment scenery
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Fewer visitors than many neighbouring safari destinations
What You'll See
Signature Wildlife & Landscapes
African elephant (Hwange holds one of the continent's largest populations)
African wild dog
Lion and leopard
Sable and roan antelope
Hippopotamus and Nile crocodile (Zambezi River)
Where to Go
National Parks & Major Attractions
Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe's largest park, famous for its floodlit waterholes and dry-season elephant gatherings.
Victoria Falls / Zambezi National Park
Home to the Falls themselves and excellent riverine game viewing along the Zambezi.
Mana Pools National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage site known for walking safaris and canoeing among some of Africa's most relaxed wildlife.
Matobo National Park
Dramatic granite kopjes, ancient rock art, and one of the best places in Africa to track black and white rhino on foot.
Where to Stay
Featured Camps in Zimbabwe
What to Do
Experiences in Zimbabwe
When to Go
Best Time to Visit
July to October (peak dry season) offers the most concentrated game viewing, as wildlife gathers at Hwange's waterholes. The Zambezi is at its most dramatic — with the highest water flow over Victoria Falls — from March to May.
January–March
Rainy season, lush landscapes, Victoria Falls at its most powerful
April–June
Falls remain spectacular, cooling temperatures, excellent visibility
July–September
Peak dry season, exceptional Hwange game viewing
October
Hot and dry, highest wildlife concentration at waterholes
November–December
Rains build, dramatic storm-lit skies
Get Active
Activities Available
Game drives and night drives Walking safaris (Mana Pools and Matobo) Canoeing the Zambezi Victoria Falls activities (white-water rafting, bungee jumping, sunset cruises) Rhino tracking on foot Fishing
People & Traditions
Culture & Local Traditions
Zimbabwe's Shona and Ndebele heritage is reflected in its stone sculpture tradition, its music, and the Great Zimbabwe ruins — the largest ancient stone structure in sub-Saharan Africa and the source of the country's name. Guides across Zimbabwe are trained under one of the most demanding professional certification systems in Africa, a point of national pride reflected in the quality of guiding throughout the country.
Responsible Travel
Conservation & Sustainability
Hwange's extensive waterhole-pumping programme, largely funded by tourism and conservation partnerships, has become essential to sustaining wildlife through the dry season in a park with no natural permanent water in many areas. Zimbabwe's professional guide-training system, among the strictest on the continent, has also become a broader force for conservation by producing guides deeply invested in the land they interpret.
Our ImpactTravel Tips
- A visa (including the joint Zimbabwe-Zambia "KAZA" univisa) is available on arrival for most nationalities
- USD is the most widely used currency for tourism transactions
- Victoria Falls is walkable from town on the Zimbabwean side — bring a rain jacket for the spray
- Hwange's dry season heat can be intense — pack accordingly
- Tipping guides and staff is customary
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Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Zimbabwe offers the more panoramic, dramatic views of the Falls; many travellers visit both sides.
Exceptionally — dry-season gatherings at pumped waterholes can number in the hundreds.
Yes, the KAZA univisa specifically supports combined travel across Zimbabwe, Zambia, and into Botswana's Chobe area.
Yes — Zimbabwe's guiding standards are exceptionally high, and walks are carefully matched to guest experience and fitness.
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