Unearth ancient mysteries and legendary landscapes, from the mist-shrouded ruins of Great Zimbabwe to the spectacular, roaring curtain of Mosi-oa-Tunya.
Zimbabwe is one of Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations, offering extraordinary wildlife encounters, rich history and breathtaking natural beauty. It is a country where passionate conservationists work tirelessly to protect its remarkable wildlife and wilderness areas. Track endangered black rhinos on foot in the Matobo Hills, paddle quietly past elephants on a canoe safari in Mana Pools, or explore the fascinating ancient stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe. Every experience reveals a different side of this captivating country.
Beyond the magnificent Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe offers a wealth of unforgettable adventures. Explore remote national parks, discover diverse landscapes and enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing away from the crowds. Whether you’re watching elephants along the Zambezi River, searching for predators on a game drive or uncovering the country’s fascinating cultural heritage, Zimbabwe delivers an authentic African experience. It’s a destination where adventure, history and nature come together in the most remarkable way.
Victoria Falls looks like a huge waterfall on paper but once you are there it is much bigger than you expected. You hear it before you see it, and then you get soaked by the spray from the Falls. It is called the Smoke That Thunders for a reason! It is so much fun taking photos while being totally soaked, especially when the mist is trying to ruin every single photo. There are some great rainforest walks and you can add some adventure to your trip too. Victoria Falls is not quiet!
Hwange National Park is a massive, wild area of bush, and is great for viewing wildlife in their natural environment. The park is especially renowned for its vast populations of elephants, and on several occasions we have been lucky enough to witness large herds of elephants at waterholes, for hours on end. It is possible to sit for hours with nothing happening, then suddenly everything changes and you are treated to the most amazing scene of a lion, elephants, birds etc. It is great fun, and everyone in the vehicle is pointing in different directions, to see where the animals are coming from. Just follow the pointing!
Lake Kariba is the place to slow down. It is a vast, beautiful lake, dotted with little islands, with the Zambezi Valley stretching off into the distance. It is wonderful to go out on the lake as the sun is setting, to have a drink in hand and watch the elephants come down to the water’s edge to drink. There is something wonderful about being on the lake and we have loved our time on the lake. However, you must always be aware of the wildlife around you, especially the hippos as they can surface at any time. A few nights cruising on a Houseboat on Lake Kariba is wonderful. The call of the African Fish Eagle is like no other sound.
Mana Pools is for those who are seeking adventure. On game drives in Mana Pools National Park you can leave the vehicle on foot and go in search of animals with a knowledgeable guide. We have seen elephants standing on their hind legs to feed from trees, hippos grumbling in the water and many more animals roaming across the floodplains with hardly any other people around. It is a true wilderness experience and you will find yourself talking in low tones without even realizing it. Of course, remember that an elephant is always bigger than you think and you must give it plenty of room.
