Zimbabwe means “great house of stone”, named after the magnificent stone structures of the Great Zimbabwe Ruins. This landlocked country located in Southern Africa between the mighty Zambezi and Limpopo rivers is home to four UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins,, Mana Pools, The Matobo Hills and the largest man made reservoir in the world Lake Kariba. Zimbabwe is also home to one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The iconic Victoria Falls. Known for its dramatic landscapes and diverse wildlife, it is the perfect destination to visit.

The Victoria Falls named locally “Mosi-oa-Tunya “The Smoke that Thunders” has delighted people for centuries. Situated on the Zambezi River it is the biggest curtain of falling water in the world with a width of 1708 metres and a height of more than a 100 metres. This little adventure capital is a definite must, offering everything from adrenalin packed activities to romantic helicopter flips and sunset cruises. The best time to visit the Falls is when the water is high which is between January and May however the dry season which is from May to October. offer the most favourable conditions for game viewing as the animals tend to congregate along the rivers and around the waterholes.

Hwange National Park

Is the largest natural reserve in Zimbabwe roughly spanning 14600 square meters of unspoilt African bush. It is located in the north west corner of the country approximately 148km from the mighty Victoria Falls. Hwange is home to the largest elephant population in the world and is renown for its vast herds of elephant and buffalo. During the dry season from July to September the days are hot with the nights a lot cooler sometimes dropping to below freezing. It is during these dry months that the abundance of Hwange’s wildlife flock to the water holes. The rainy season brings back the lush green bush and it is during this season that the prolific birdlife is at its best.

The Matobo Hills

Zimbabwe’s largest World Heritage site is a mass of granite hills formed by river erosion over two billion years ago. This mysterious ancient landscape which is situated southeast of Bulawayo covers 3100 square kilometres which 400 square meters is protected by the Matobo National Park. These ancient rocks and caves were home to Zimbabwe’s earliest inhabitants “ The San” tribe who used the granite faces as canvases. Many of their beautiful creations can be seen on the cave walls.

Mana Pools

Is renowned for its game viewing and this breathtaking piece of paradise is a must for adventure seekers looking for a truly remote wildlife experience. This World Heritage site is situated in Northern Zimbabwe along the lower region of the Zambezi River and the best way to explore this pristine wilderness is in a canoe or on foot.  During the dryer months, the expansive floodplains and iconic Acacia Tree forests teem with game.  The park is well known for its large herds of elephants and is one of the best reserves in Africa to find the endangered wild dogs.