Why go au Zimbabwe?
The good reasons to go au Zimbabwe
The diversity of landscapes
Mountains, steep escarpments, savannahs, rivers, lakes, waterfalls..
Lake Kariba
The shores of the lake are home to an abundance of wildlife, similar to that of Matusadona Park.
A pleasant climate
Zimbabwe has a very pleasant climate and you can visit the country all year round.
The Matopos
These hills constitute a singular landscape and a place rich in history and mysteries..
The Eastern Highlands
These mountains offer sumptuous landscapes and numerous hiking opportunities.
Great Zimbabwe
The site is considered the most important stone monument in sub-Saharan Africa.
Victoria Falls
Shared with Zambia, barring the Zambezi, they offer a prodigious spectacle.
Mana Pools
On the banks of the Zambezi River, this park offers wonderful safaris, by car, on foot or by canoe.
Hwange
The largest park in the country is a privileged place to admire the great savannah wildlife.
A warm welcome
The people are warm and welcoming. The guides are among the best in Africa.
Good to know when visiting le Zimbabwe
Timetable
Harare and Bulawayo, the two largest cities in the country, have a few museums and gardens (Museum of Human Sciences, National Botanical Garden, Natural History Museum, Railway Museum...). There are a few other museums and botanical gardens to visit in the country, especially in the Eastern Highlands. They are open every day, but their opening hours may vary depending on the site. Most of the time, they are open from 9am to 5pm.
To be booked
Harare is home to the offices of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, which is responsible for promoting tourism in the country. On-site staff are very helpful, but have little documentation. The website is fairly well informed. Zimbabwe Tourism Authority - 55 Samora Machel Avenue - Harare - Tel: +263 242 758 714 - www.zimbabwetourism.net - [email protected]
Local tourist offices(Tourist/PublicityAssociations) can be found in the country's major cities and tourist sites (Harare, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls, Great Zimbabwe/Masvingo, Kariba...). They often offer a warm welcome and a wealth of practical information and brochures.
What's very local
Among the must-see historical sites in Zimbabwe are various rockpaintings scattered throughout the country. They are attributed to the Khoisan, hunter-gatherers who lived in the area a few thousand years ago. The paintings mostly represent hunting scenes. Near Harare, they can be found at the sites of Domboshava and Ngomokurira, but the most famous are found in the Matopos National Park, near Bulawayo.
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Discover le Zimbabwe
Going to Zimbabwe often means going on safari. The country is a privileged destination to decline this discovery according to various approaches: by car, on foot, by canoe... Zimbabwe offers a diversity of regions and landscapes. If it is mostly covered by savannahs, some dense forests cover the mountains of the East. Nature conservation is an old Zimbabwean tradition and the rich network of protected areas hosts an impressive biodiversity. The country's history is fascinating, from the first hunter-gatherers through the Great Zimbabwe era to recent independence. Today, the country is rich in resources, especially in agriculture and mining, but also in tourism. Its development faces political and economic challenges. To discover the country is also to meet a colorful population, very often warm.
