This beautiful country provides many contrasting choices and good value for visitors wishing to see big game, abundant birds and wildlife. The unforgettable roar of Victoria Falls and the peace of Lake Kariba typify the majesty of this landlocked African country. From the Eastern Highlands, with its trout streams and golf courses, to the huge elephant herds in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe offers superb and varied experiences.

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In the North, the Zambezi river passes though some excellent game areas which can be seen from a canoe or privately owned lodges and tented camps. Here, with a glass of wine, you can watch the sun set over pods of hippo before spending the evening round the campfire listening to the night sounds of the African bush. Up-market canoeing safaris are available on both the upper and lower Zambezi and offer a really splendid way to experience the African bush, see a variety of game and get away from it all. This type of holiday is well suited to families who like soft adventure with some luxury at the end.

If you want to stay on dry land and savour the wilderness, the Matusadona National Park bordering Lake Kariba and Chizarira National Park have some excellent guided walking safaris and tented camps. In the south-east lowveld the luxury Singita Pamushana Lodge in the Malilangwe Private Wildlife Reserve has a unique appeal with abundant game. Near Bulawayo in the west, Barberton is a magnificent haven for black rhino and birdlife whilst the nearby Matopos Hills National Park will allow you to see white rhino, bushman rock art and Cecil Rhodes’ grave.  Roads are good in Zimbabwe but generally it is better to fly if your time is precious, as the distances are considerable.

Special interest holidays include: birding safaris, riding safaris, elephant back safaris, white-water rafting, walking, canoeing , house boats, painting and fishing.

SEASONS
SUMMER – October to March Warm to hot days, mild nights. Tropical rain can be expected from mid November to mid March.
WINTER – April to September Dry and sunny warm days cool nights.

BEST
March to November Although this can vary with location. Please ask us for advice.

SUGGESTED COMBINATIONS 
The following are some of the areas that can be combined:
Kariba, Hwange National Park, Victoria Falls and Bulawayo.
Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park and Cape Town.
Victoria Falls, Kariba and the Okavango Delta.
Zambezi canoe safari, Hwange National Park and the Eastern Highlands.

Zimbabwe is bordered by Zambia, South Africa, Mozambique and Botswana making it an ideal destination to combine with any of the above.

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