Victoria Falls
Also known as Mosi-oa-Tunya (the smoke that Thunders), it is one of the world’s largest waterfalls, measuring 1,708 metres wide and 108 metres high. The site lies on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, on the Zambezi River.
Chinhoyi Caves National Park
The Chinhoyi caves, located 135 km from the capital Harare, are a network of limestone and dolomite caves and tunnels. The main attraction is a crystal-clear blue pool 50 metres underground.
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park covers 9,100 square kilometres. It is the largest park in the country and one of the 10 largest on the continent.
Great ruins of Zimbabwe
The ruins are thought to have been built between the 11th and 15th centuries AD. Chinese porcelain and Arab pieces from East Africa show that this ancient city was once a powerful fortress for trade and industry.
The big 5
Zimbabwe is one of the few African countries to be home to the Big 5 animals.
Protection of nature
Around 20% of Zimbabwe is classified as a national park or wildlife reserve. Yet the country is facing a number of environmental problems that are having a negative impact on wildlife. For example, deforestation, soil erosion and air and water pollution, including toxic mining waste. Its herd of black rhinos (once the largest in the […]
Wild animals
Huge herds of elephants stay at Hwange and hippos hang out in the Mana Pools lagoons. There are countless wild animals in Zimbabwe’s parks. The Mana Pools section of the Zambezi Valley is pure wilderness, with one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa during the dry season. On these vast flood plains, you’ll […]
Culture
Zimbabwean culture is extremely varied due to the many indigenous groups who call the country home. The Shona are the largest ethnic group in many areas, but there are several other groups that have influenced present-day Zimbabwe. The authorities are very strict about taking photos of government buildings, military installations and embassies. You can get […]
Nature & basic principles
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Board is responsible for maintaining ten national parks, nine leisure parks, four botanical gardens, four safari zones and three protected areas. These areas are known as “Wildlife Estates” and cover an area of around 47,000 square kilometres, or 12.5% of Zimbabwe’s total land area. The best-known parks are Hwange National […]
Geography
Zimbabwe lies south of the equator and is part of the African continent. It is bordered to the north-west by Zambia, to the north-east by Mozambique and to the south by South Africa and Botswana. It covers 390,757 km², of which only 3,910 km² is covered by water. The Zambezi River forms the northern border […]