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Top Zimbabwe Attractions & Experiences

Top Zimbabwe Experiences

  • Gazing at awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, also known as “The Smoke That Thunders” for its roaring waters that send mists billowing high into the air.
  • Braving some of the adrenaline-pumping adventure activities at Victoria Falls -- including bungee jumping and “gorge swinging” -- that have earned it the moniker “Adventure Capital of Africa.”
  • Enjoying a memorable walk with lion cubs on the open savannah at Antelope Park near Victoria Falls.
  • Going whitewater rafting on class V rapids or taking a tamer sunset cruise on the Zambezi.
  • Watching herds of elephants crash through the trees and underbrush at Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest.
  • Taking a boat ride on tranquil Lake Kariba, where hippos and crocodiles bathe in the waters and lions and elephants hunt or graze on shore.
  • Canoeing at Mana Pools National Park along the Zambezi, camping along the way on a multi-day river safari.
  • Tracking rhinos in Matobo National Park, also rich in bird life, rock formations and ancient rock art.
  • Visiting the extensive millennium-old  Zimbabwe Ruins, the legendary home of the Queen of Sheba.

Zimbabwe Tours & Travel Guide

Zimbabwe Attractions & Landmarks Guide

Over the past decade, Zimbabwe -- once a prime safari destination -- has had its share of political turmoil under Robert Mugabe, leading to a faltering tourism industry and some game parks and infrastructure falling into neglect. But travelers are once again discovering this scenically beautiful south-central African country that shares a remarkable border with neighboring Zambia: the Zambezi River, which features one of the world’s great natural wonders, Victoria Falls.

The longest uninterrupted curtain of cascading water in the world, Victoria Falls is also home to a number of adventure-related activities, ranging from whitewater rafting in the Zambezi and bungee jumping off a 420-foot-high bridge to “gorge swinging” -- swinging on a cable across a 442-foot-long, 246-foot-high gorge while in full body harness.

While Victoria Falls alone would warrant a visit to Zimbabwe, the country continues to host a number of excellent wildlife parks with well-trained guides, offering a variety of safaris on land and water.

Elephants Galore

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest and most visited game reserve, is located a short distance from Victoria Falls on the fringes of the Kalahari Desert. It’s best known for its herds of elephants, said to be the second largest number in the world (after Chobe National Park in Botswana).

Hwange is also home to large numbers of Cape buffalo as well as lions, leopards, cheetahs, wildebeest, giraffes, black rhinos, impalas, wild dogs, and hundreds of species of birds. The best viewing is during the dry winter months, which are also the coolest, when animals gather at waterholes to drink.

One private park near Victoria Falls, called Antelope Park, offers chances to walk with lion cubs and swim with elephants, among other wildlife encounters, as part of a rehabilitation program. It’s a memorable experience and is a highlight of many visitors’ stay.

Lake Kariba -- the world’s largest artificial lake, formed after the damming of the Zambezi east of Vic Falls back in the 1950s -- is a beautiful spot for a water-borne safari. It’s occupied by hippos and crocodiles, while elephants graze along the shoreline. Matusadona National Park lies alongside Lake Kariba and boasts numerous prides of lions.

Canoeing the Zambezi

Mana Pools National Park, which borders the Zambezi to the south, harbors four large pools that attract elephants, buffalo, hippos, crocodiles and birds. You can also take canoes out into the Zambezi, which flows lazily at this point, for a few hours or a multi-day adventure. Matobo National Park is known for its rhino-tracking expeditions and offers good opportunities for walking and horseback safaris as well as game drives in search of antelope, monkeys, warthogs and birds. Matobo also features a startling sight: an array of balancing boulders, as well as thousands of pieces of ancient rock art.

The famed Great Zimbabwe National Monument -- also called the Zimbabwe Ruins -- originally dates from the 11th century and once harbored a population of 10,000. The stone houses (for which Zimbabwe is named) were abandoned in the 15th century and are now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Whether you choose Zimbabwe as a separate destination or combine it with visits to nearby BotswanaNamibia, and Zambia, Stride can help find the outfitter and itinerary that are right for you, in what remains a true bucket list destination. 

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Geraldine

Aug 2019

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Above all else FUN TIME with guide

Botswana Adventure, August 2019. Loved: the trip, adventure, guide Tshepo, driver Moses. So informative, great culture immersion, great game viewing, fun accommodati...

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Carys

Jul 2019

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This was an amazing three week

This was an amazing three week journey across a beautiful part of Southern Africa. An excellent itinerary with lots of included activities. Lots of wildlife, scenery...

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Bruce

Jun 2019

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Appreciated efforts to be socially and environmentally

Our Botswana adventure was the best guided tour we have taken. It was our first with Intrepid and were impressed by the effort taken by our leader and driver to make...

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Bruce

Jun 2019

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Appreciated efforts to be socially and environmentally

Our Botswana adventure was the best guided tour we have taken. It was our first with Intrepid and were impressed by the effort taken by our leader and driver to make...

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Barry

May 2019

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Absolutely most authentic trip

Absolutely most authentic trip,very well informed,always very prompt ,great communication,safety the utmost importance on this Safari,excellent Safari tour guides. U...

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