Hwange
Hwange is Zimbabwe's largest park and holds one of the biggest elephant populations in Africa.
Zimbabwe.
Victoria Falls. Wildlife. Culture. Adventure. Hospitality.
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Here, travellers are invited to step into a world of timeless wilderness, where expertly guided game drives and walking safaris are complemented by a rich tapestry of exhilarating activities.
Here, travellers are invited to step into a world of timeless wilderness, where expertly guided game drives and walking safaris are complemented by a rich tapestry of exhilarating activities. Beyond the iconic landscapes lies a spirit of adventure, with captivating, off‑the‑beaten‑track experiences that offer a deeper, more intimate connection to both nature and culture.
From the thundering majesty of Victoria Falls to the pristine, wildlife‑rich reserves, Zimbabwe promises an enriching journey defined by raw beauty, genuine hospitality, and unforgettable moments at every turn.
Best time to travel
Jul – Oct (game) · Apr – Jun (the Falls)
Game viewing at Hwange and Mana Pools peaks in the late dry season. Victoria Falls is at its fullest from April to June, just after the rains, which is a different trip from late-dry game viewing. An indicative pattern rather than a forecast; conditions vary year to year.
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The guide
Zimbabwe in full
Zimbabwe has the best-trained guides in Africa by common consent — the professional guide licence there is genuinely difficult — and a set of parks that reward that guiding: Hwange's elephant, Mana Pools' walking, and the Falls.
It is also the country whose tourism has been most disrupted over the past twenty-five years, and which is quietly excellent again for travellers who go. Camps are small, roads are variable, and the guiding is the reason to be there.
Mana Pools
Mana Pools is a World Heritage Site on the Zambezi and one of the few African parks where you may walk unguided — though almost nobody should.
Victoria Falls
The Zimbabwean side holds most of the panoramic frontage, and the town is the region's adventure capital.
Matobo and the Eastern Highlands
Matobo is granite, rock art and rhino tracking on foot; the Eastern Highlands are green mountains that look nothing like the rest of the country.
Gateways
- VFA — Victoria FallsThe main tourist gateway, served regionally and used as the start of most itineraries.
- HRE — Harare — Robert Gabriel Mugabe InternationalThe capital's airport and the connection for Mana Pools.
- BUQ — Bulawayo — Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo InternationalThe gateway to Matobo and the south-west.
Getting around
- Victoria Falls to Hwange is a straightforward road transfer; Mana Pools is flown, usually via Harare, and its access road is seasonal.
- Zimbabwe combines easily with Zambia and Botswana — the Falls sit at the junction of all three, and Kasane is about an hour and a half from Victoria Falls town.
- Guiding is the reason to spend more here rather than less: the difference a Zimbabwean professional guide makes to a walking day is the product.
In pictures
Zimbabwe
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Planning Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe — the questions we are asked
When is the best time to visit Zimbabwe?
Jul – Oct (game) · Apr – Jun (the Falls). Game viewing at Hwange and Mana Pools peaks in the late dry season. Victoria Falls is at its fullest from April to June, just after the rains, which is a different trip from late-dry game viewing.
Which Famous Africa journeys include Zimbabwe?
Famous Africa plans Zimbabwe as a tailor-made itinerary rather than a fixed departure, on its own or combined with neighbouring countries. Nothing is sold as a set package, so the routing, lodges and length are decided with the traveller.
What is Zimbabwe known for?
Here, travellers are invited to step into a world of timeless wilderness, where expertly guided game drives and walking safaris are complemented by a rich tapestry of exhilarating activities. Victoria Falls, Wildlife, Culture, Adventure, Hospitality.