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Zimbabwe✨ 10 best things to do in Zimbabwe

Things to do in Zimbabwe

1. Victoria Falls panoramaFollow the rainforest path for sweeping views of the falls' full curtain of water from the Zimbabwean side.
2. Great ZimbabweWalk among the soaring stone walls and Great Enclosure of the medieval city that gave the nation its name.
3. Canoe in Mana PoolsPaddle the Zambezi past elephants and hippos in one of Africa's most beautiful wilderness parks.
4. Hwange elephantsWatch herds of elephants gather at waterholes in the country's largest national park.
5. Matobo HillsTrack rhinos on foot and see ancient San rock paintings among towering balancing boulders.
6. Zambezi sunset cruiseDrift upstream from the falls as the sky glows orange and hippos surface beside the boat.
7. Eastern Highlands hikingClimb into cool, misty mountains of pine forests, waterfalls and tea estates around Nyanga and Chimanimani.
8. Lake Kariba houseboatSpend lazy days fishing and watching wildlife on the shores of the vast lake.
9. Shona stone sculptureBrowse world-renowned serpentine sculptures at galleries and artists' communities.
10. Taste sadzaTry the maize staple with stews, greens or grilled meat at a local eatery.

Zimbabwe🗺️ Where to visit in Zimbabwe

Where to go in Zimbabwe

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  Victoria FallsMatabeleland North · falls & adventureThe town and national park offer the best panoramic views of the falls plus rafting, bungee and gorge swings.
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  Hwange National ParkNorthwest · safariZimbabwe's largest park, famous for huge elephant herds and big cats.
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  Mana Pools National ParkNorth · Zambezi wildernessA UNESCO-listed floodplain where guided walks and canoe safaris bring you close to wildlife.
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  Great ZimbabweMasvingo · ruinsThe largest ancient stone structures in sub-Saharan Africa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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  Matobo National ParkNear Bulawayo · hills & rock artBalancing granite kopjes, rhino tracking and some of Africa's richest rock art.
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  Lake KaribaNorth · lakeA huge lake with houseboats, fishing and wildlife-rich shores including Matusadona National Park.
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  Eastern HighlandsManicaland · mountainsCool, green mountains around Nyanga, Bvumba and Chimanimani, ideal for hiking.
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  HarareCapital · cityJacaranda-lined avenues, galleries, markets and the National Gallery of Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe🌦️ Weather & best time to visit Zimbabwe

Best time to visit Zimbabwe

Thanks to its high plateau, Zimbabwe has a pleasant climate with warm days, cool winter nights from June to August and a hot spell before the rains. Low-lying areas like the Zambezi Valley and Victoria Falls are considerably hotter.

Typical daytime highs and rain in Harare (approximate averages).

Zimbabwe🎉 Festivals & events in Zimbabwe

• April-May
  Harare International Festival of the ArtsA major celebration of music, theatre, dance and visual arts in the capital.
• April
  Independence DayZimbabwe marks its 1980 independence on 18 April with celebrations nationwide.
• December
  Victoria Falls CarnivalA music festival and New Year's Eve party held in the town of Victoria Falls.
• August
  Heroes' DayA national holiday honouring those who fought in the liberation struggle.

Zimbabwe🧭 Zimbabwe itinerary ideas

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Zimbabwe🎒 Backpacking Zimbabwe – tips & hacks

Backpacker budget: about $40–60 a day

• Victoria Falls town has backpacker lodges and campsites, plus easy access to the falls on foot.
• Intercity buses connect Harare, Bulawayo, Masvingo and Victoria Falls; choose reputable companies and travel by day.
• Look into the combined visa for Zimbabwe and Zambia if your passport is eligible – check the official rules first.
• Eat sadza with stews at local eateries for some of the cheapest, most filling meals.
• Join group safaris or share vehicles with other travellers to cut the cost of park visits.

Zimbabwe🛡️ Safety & money in Zimbabwe

Emergency: 995 police · 994 ambulance · 993 fire · 999

Zimbabwe🛬 Getting to Zimbabwe

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare and Victoria Falls International Airport are the main gateways; land borders connect with Zambia, Botswana, South Africa and Mozambique.

✈️ Cheap flights to Zimbabwe: airports, flight times & best time to fly →

Zimbabwe💡 Did you know? 5 facts about Zimbabwe

• Zimbabwe's name comes from the Shona words for 'houses of stone', referring to Great Zimbabwe.
• The Zimbabwe Bird, a soapstone carving found at Great Zimbabwe, appears on the national flag.
• Zimbabwe has sixteen official languages, one of the highest numbers in the world.
• Victoria Falls is shared with Zambia and is one of the largest sheets of falling water on Earth.
• Mana Pools is one of the few national parks in Africa where unguided walking has traditionally been permitted.

Zimbabwe❓ Zimbabwe travel FAQ

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