With its numerous natural wonders, epic landscapes and interesting culture, Zimbabwe belongs on every travel wish list. The attractions are so numerous that it is difficult to fit them into one trip.

For a long time, the country suffered from political instability and economic mismanagement. But the resilient Zimbabweans have mastered all challenges with flying colors and also managed to keep their protected areas intact. Since the change of government in 2017, the number of visitors has been on the rise. The roadblocks have been removed and medical care is very reasonable again.
Fantastic round trips can be made from Harare International Airport and Victoria Falls International Airport. The most popular tour starts at Victoria Falls – a must for anyone visiting Zimbabwe for the first time. Here you should spend at least 2-3 nights to experience at least some of the numerous activities on offer. Then it’s on to the species-rich Hwange National Park, which is also Zimbabwe’s largest game reserve. Afterwards, a boat tour across Lake Kariba to Matusadona National Park is highly recommended (if you have less time, you can also fly directly to Bumi Hills or Fothergill) and finally, as a highlight, a stay in the Mana Pools National Park, which is located on the Zambezi.
If you start your Zimbabwe trip in Harare, it is advisable to first head for Great Zimbabwe, a medieval royal palace set in an enchanting landscape. Here you will get insights into the history and fascinating culture of the country. Continue to Matobo Hills (or Matopos) National Park with the tomb of Cecil Rhodes, whose landscape is dotted with huge granite boulders. You can also go rhino stalking here. On the way to the Victoria Falls, where this tour ends, is the Hwange National Park with its enormous wildlife. As an add-on, you could also fly to Lake Kariba and/or Mana Pools from Victoria Falls.

Those who would like to move a little more off the usual routes and like to have an active holiday should first head for the Eastern Highlands from Harare. The cool, green mountains with numerous waterfalls and hiking trails by African standards are a nice contrast to the rest of the country and especially to the very dry landscape of the grandiose and little-visited Gonarezhou National Park, which adjoins the Highlands in the south. From here you could then drive over the border to Botswana or South Africa or fly directly to Johannesburg or back to Harare (not every day and not at all times of the year!). You could also drive to Victoria Falls via Great Zimbabwe, Matopos and Hwange and end the trip there.

Welcome to Zimbabwe!!!

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