Zimbabwe still rates as one of the greatest Southern African safari destinations. Despite its recent troubles, it offers a superior safari experience and is home to some of the very best guides in the business. A knowledgeable Zimbabwe tour guide can transform your wildlife experience with their deep understanding of local ecosystems and animal behaviour. With a people whose history and culture dates back thousands of years, Zimbabwe sits between two great rivers; the tranquil Limpopo to the south and the mighty Zambezi to the north.
Visitors flock to the country for incredible experiences, including the breathtaking Victoria Falls, one of the natural wonders of the world. Whether you’re planning a family safari in Zimbabwe, a Zimbabwe safari tour, or a Zimbabwe safari vacation, this destination promises unforgettable wildlife encounters and stunning landscapes. For those considering a Zimbabwe family safari, the country offers excellent child-friendly lodges and activities suitable for all ages.
However, Zimbabwe is a country with much more to offer than its most famous water feature. Visitors choosing a safari have a huge range of options in a host of natural habitats untouched by the political upheavals of past decades. From the mountains and forests of the Eastern Highlands, the granite hilltops in Matopos to the mopane woodlands of Hwange and the waters of Lake Kariba, there is plenty here to enjoy. Essential travel tips for Zimbabwe include packing appropriate clothing for varying climates and ensuring your vaccinations are up to date before departure.
Zimbabwe’s best known nature reserve, as well as its largest (14,600km²) and oldest (established in 1928), is Hwange National Park. With its huge variation in vegetation, including Kalahari sands and mopane woodland hills and valleys, Hwange is home to more than 400 bird species and 100 species of mammal. These include lion, rhino and leopard, and in particular, large herds of elephants, rivalling that of neighbouring Botswana. Easily accessible to visitors, most of the camps are found along the northern fringe of the park and offer of variety of price ranges and styles.
Mana Pools National Park, below Kariba dam wall, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and wildlife mecca. Mana Pools has been formed over millennia by the rushing of the Zambezi River through the valley, leaving in its wake are myriad of islands, sandbanks and channels, as well as many small ox-bow lakes, all lush with vegetation and a magnet for wildlife. It’s still one of the best places in Southern Africa to do a canoe or walking safari.
For those travellers looking for safari holidays to Zimbabwe, that are off the beaten path, Gonarezhou National Park in the southeast offers a remote wilderness experience. Gonarezhou is the country’s second largest national park and offers abundant trees and vegetation, as well as antelopes, elephants and large herds of the beautiful but shy nyala.
Chizarira National Park, to the south of Kariba dam, is another wild and isolated place, perfect for the more adventurous. Safari operators offers some incredible walking safaris that follow the escarpment, providing majestic views down the valley. While wildlife populations may not be as abundant as in Hwange or Mana Pools, the experience is still rewarding. For those planning a Zimbabwe family safari, these parks offer a unique and peaceful retreat, providing a more private and intimate safari experience.
Planning a safari in Zimbabwe? You’re in for an incredible adventure. Zimbabwe is one of Southern Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations, offering a blend of wild beauty, abundant wildlife, and rich cultural heritage. From the mighty Victoria Falls to the vast plains of Hwange and the wild Zambezi floodplains of Mana Pools, Zimbabwe promises authentic, uncrowded experiences led by some of Africa’s finest guides. Below, we’ve answered the most common questions to help you plan the perfect Zimbabwe safari holiday.
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