Visas To Zimbabwe; Comprehensive Information On Zimbabwe Visa Requirements, Who Requires A Visa To Zimbabwe, Attachments Required, Time Required For Visa Processing – Visa Issuing Authorities In Zimbabwe
Like any other sovereign state, a Visa is a mandatory requirement for anyone to enter Zimbabwe, including children. One should ensure its possession before planning to enter Zimbabwe unless exempted. Travellers from other countries are advised to check current applicable visa fee/visa extension fees with their local embassies in their respective countries or contact the issuing authorities in Zimbabwe before their visit.
Visa Application Requirements
– Appropriately filled-out application form
– 2 recent passport photographs
– Passport valid for 6 months with at least two blank pages
– Fee, payable by cash, postal order or banker’s draft (cheques are not accepted)
– For return of passport via express mail, send stamps for US$12.25, via priority mail, send stamps for US$3.50, via Federal Express, Airborne Express, DHL and UPS, send a prepaid airway bill.
Note: All visitors to Zimbabwe must be in possession of return tickets (or funds in lieu) and sufficient funds to support themselves. The granting of a visa is not a guarantee of entry.
Passport holders of the following countries DO NOT need visas to visit Zimbabwe
The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Cayman Islands, Cyprus, Fiji, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Leeward Islands, Lesotho, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Montserrat, Namibia, Nauru, Norway, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, Western Samoa and Zambia.
These nationals can obtain a visa on payment at port of entry:
Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Cook Island, Denmark, Dominic Rep, Egypt, Finland, French, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Indonesia, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea South, Kuwait, Lichtenstein, Luxemburg, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palau Island, Palestine, Papau New Guinea, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vatican, Virgin Islands.

VISA TYPES
Tourist Visa
– Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s)
– Two (2) visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application and match the signature in the passport. Inappropriately filled-out forms may delay the processing of your visa.
– Two (2) recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in colour, front view and with a white background.
– Proof of sufficient funds
– Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline ticket.
– Onward/return ticket or confirmed itinerary
Business Visa
– Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s)
– Two (2) visa application forms per applicant properly completed and signed. Signature must be original on each application and match the signature in the passport. Inappropriately filled-out forms may delay the processing of your visa.
– Two (2) recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs, in colour, front view and with a white background.
– Proof of sufficient funds
– Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline ticket.
– Onward/return ticket or confirmed itinerary
– A letter of invitation from host party in Zimbabwe explaining the relationship to the applicant and the purpose of travel. The letter must state the duration of stay, place of stay, and contact details.
– Letter from employer or sponsor, on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant’s employment status with the company also stating the purpose of visit. The business letter must also indicate who will be financially responsible for the applicant.
Transit Visa
– Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank visa page available for stamp(s)
– Proof of Departure by an onward airline ticket.
–Valid onward destination visas (if applicable).
For visa processing in Zimbabwe contact the following address;
ZIMBABWE CONSULATE
17th Floor, 20 Anderson Street, Johannesburg
P.O. Box 61736, Marshalltown
Phone Contact: (+27 11) 838 2156
Fax: (+27 11) 838 5620
Email: admin@zimbabweconsulate.co.za
Website: www.zimbabweconsulate.co.za
Contact hrs: Monday – Tuesday & Thursday – Friday: 08:30hrs – 12:00hrs
Not open to the public on Wednesdays
The Chief Immigration Officer
Private Bag 7717, Causeway, Harare
Phone Contact: (+263) 4 791 913 (visa enquiries)
Important Notices
– Traveller intending to pass through immigration, a visa may be required of them. Please liaise with your travel agent or airline to determine if the itinerary is for direct airside transit.
– Single entry visa is valid for 6 months, double entry visa is valid for 3 months, and multiple-entry visas are valid for 6 months and are only issued in Harare
For further information, please contact the Visa dept of the Zimbabwe Consulate or call (011) 616 9534/5/6

Phone Contact: (+267) 39 14495
Fax: (+267) 39 05863
Brazil
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Brasilia
SHIS Q1 03 Conjunto 10 Casa 13
Phone Contact: (+55) (61) 3365-4801 / 2
Fax: (+55-61) 3654803
Email: zimbrasilia@uol.com.br
Canada
High Commission of Zimbabwe, Ottawa
332 Somerset St West – Ontario
Phone Contact: (613) 421-2824
Fax: (613) 422-7403
Email: info@zimottawa.com
Website: http://www.zimottawa.com
China
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Beijing
No. 7, Dong San Jie, Sanlitun – China
Phone Contact: (+86)10 6532 3795 / 6532 5381
Fax: (+86-10) 65325383
Email: zimbei@sina.net
Democratic Republic of Congo
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Kinshasa
No 4 Ave de la Justice
Immeuble Ogedep, 2nd Floor, East Wing
Phone Contact: (+243) 8803324
Fax: (+243) 8803610
Website: http://www.state.gov/p/af/ci/cf/
Egypt
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Cairo
40 Ghaza Street, Mohandessin
Phone Contact: (+20) 2 3030404 / (+20) 2 305 9743
Fax: (+20) 2 3059741
Email: zimcairo@thewayout.net
Ethiopia
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Addis Ababa
P.O Box 5624, Ethiopia
Phone Contact: (+251-1) 61 38 77
Fax: (+251-1) 61 34 76
Email: zimbabweembassy@telecom.net.et
France
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Paris
5 Rue de Tilsitt, 75008, Paris
Phone Contact: 01 53 81 90 10
Fax: 01 53 81 90 190
Email: zimparisweb@wanadoo.fr
Website: http://www.ambassade-zimbabwe.com
Germany
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Berlin

Kommandantenstr. 80
Phone Contact: (+49-30) 2062263
Fax: (+49-30) 20455062
Email: info@simbabwe-botschaft.de
Website: http://www.simbabwe-botschaft.de
India
High Commission of Zimbabwe in New Delhi,
E 12/7, Vasant Vihar
Phone Contact: 26140430
Fax: 26154316
Email: zimdelhi@vsnl.net
India
Embassy of Zimbabwe, New Delhi
23, Paschimi Marg Vasant Vihar
Phone Contact: +91 11 2614 0430/ 31
Fax: +91 11-2615 4316
Email: envoy@zimhcindia.com
Website: http://www.zimdelhi.com
Indonesia
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Jakarta
Jl. Patra Kuningan VII No. 5
Phone Contact: (+62-21) 5221378/5210485, 5210486
Fax: (+62-21) 5250365
Email: zimjakarta@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.indonesia-harare.org
Italy
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Rome
Via Virgilio 8, 2nd Floor
Phone Contact: (+39) 06 68308273 / (+39) 06 68308282 / 39 06 6830826
Fax: (+39-6) 68308324
Email: zimrome.wolit@tiscalinet.it
Japan
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Tokyo
5-9-10 Shirogangda
Phone Contact: (+81-3) 32800331 / 32800332 / 37242367
Fax: (+81-3) 328800466
Email: zimtokyo@chive.ocn.ne.jp
Kenya
High Commission of Zimbabwe, Nairobi
6th Floor Minnet ICDC Building,
Mamlanka Rd
Phone Contact: (+254-2) 721071
Fax: (+254-2) 726503
Email: zimna@africaonline.co.ke
Kuwait
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Kuwait
Phone Contact: (+965)25621517 / 25620845
Fax: (+965) 25621491
Email: zimkuwait@hotmail.com
Libya

Embassy of Zimbabwe, Tripoli
P.O. Box 80227
Phone Contact: (+218-21) 4773840 /4831652
Fax: (+218-21) 47813864
Malawi
High Commission of Lilongwe
P.O. Box 30187
Phone Contact: (+265) 1733977 / 1733458
Fax: (+265) 772382
Email: zimhighcomllw@malawi.net
Malaysia
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Kuala Lumpur
Lot 124 Jalan 9 Taman Ampang Utama,
Phone Contact: (603) 4251 6779
Fax: (+60-3) 42517252
Email: zhck@tm.net.my
Malaysia
High Commission of Zimbabwe, Kuala Lumpur
124 Jalan Sembilan
Taman Ampang Utama
Phone Contact: (+60-3) 4251 6779
Fax: (+60-3) 42517252
Email: zhck@tm.net.my
Mauritius
Consulate of Zimbabwe, Port Louis
IKS Cargo, Marine road, Quay D
Phone Contact: +230-2428177 / +230-2415531
Fax: +230-2405305 / +230-2428178
Email: iks@intnet.mu
Mozambique
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Beira
Caixa Postal 743
Phone Contact: (+258-21) 490025
Fax: (+258-21) 492239
Mozambique
General Consulate of Zimbabwe
617 Rua Francisco Dechage Almelda
Phone Contact: (+258-23) 327950
Fax: (+258-23) 328942
Namibia
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Windhoek
P.O. Box 23056
Phone Contact: (+264-61) 227738
Fax: (+264-61) 226859
Nigeria
Consulate of Zimbabwe, Abuja
Plot 2908, Caclastral Zone A6
Maitama District
P.O. Box 8214 Wuse
Phone Contact: (+234-9) 4133624 / 4132264
Fax: +234-9-4137644
Portugal
Consulate of Zimbabwe, Lisbon
Avenida Almirante Gago Coutinho No. 56-6-esq.
Phone Contact: (+351) 21802091
Fax: (+351) 218472400
Russia
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Moscow
Serpov Per 6 – 119121 Moscow,
Phone Contact: (+7-95) 2484322
Fax: (+7-95) 2302497
South Africa
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Pretoria
Zimbabwe House, 798 Merton Street
Arcadia, Tshwane (Pretoria)
Phone Contact: +27-12-3425125
Fax: +27-12-3425126
South Africa Zimbabwean Consulate in Johannesburg
General Consulate of Zimbabwe, Johannesburg
17th Floor, 20 Anderson Street,
P O Box 61736
Phone Contact: (+27-11) 8382156/7/8/9
Fax: (+27-11) 8385620
Sweden
Embassy of Zimbabwe, Stockholm
Herserudsvagen 5A, 7th Floor
P.O. Box 3253 103 65 Stockholm
Phone Contact: +46 (0)8 7655 380
Fax: +46 (0)8 219132
Email: mbuya@stockholm.mail.telia.com
Website: http://www.zimembassy.se
Tanzania
High Commission of Zimbabwe, Dar es Salaam
6th Floor New Life House, Sokaine Drive
P.O Box 20762, Dar es Salaam
Phone Contact: 514-6259
United Kingdom
High Commission of Zimbabwe, London
429 Strand
Phone Contact: 0870 005 6987
Fax: 0207 379 1167
Email: zimlondon@yahoo.co.uk
Website: http://zimbabwe.embassy-uk.co.uk/
United States of America
Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Washington DC,
1608 New Hampshire Avenue
Washington DC
Phone Contact: (202) 332-7100

Fax: (202) 483-9326
United States of America
Permanent Mission of Zimbabwe to the United Nations, New York
128 East 56th Street
Phone Contact: +1 212-980-9511
Fax: +1 212-980-9511
Email: zimbabwe@un.int
Website: http://www2.un.int/public/Zimbabwe
Zambia
South African Representation Abroad, Lusaka
26D Cheetah Road, Kabulonga
Phone Contact: 260 1 26 0999
Fax: 260 1 26 3001
Email: zimzam@coppernet.zm

Zimbabwe Luxury Vacations, Tours, Cruises, Travel Deals
Beach Resort Vacations
Zimbabwe has so many beach resort destinations with white sandy beaches, warm emerald water and mild current. It will fulfill any kind of your Zimbabwe vacations choice, whether for an action-packed vacation, a fun-filled party scene, or a lazy escape into a serene tropical paradise. The beaches draw thousands of beach holiday fans from all around the world to this amazing Southern African nation each year. Most popular destinations for resort vacations in Zimbabwe include Milibizi Resort and Old Ursula Rani Resort. Take a family vacation to your favourite destination. You will find the ideal vacations at a price you can afford.
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Adventure Vacations
Adventure vacations in Zimbabwe are provided by leading tour operators. They offer travellers a great chance to visit the serene country that is renowned throughout the world for Victoria Falls. Zimbabwe is home to many natural wonders including The mighty Victoria Falls, which is an extremely powerful sight and a great spot for the adventure lovers and tourists who are into parachuting, diving and water rafting. Along with these are the Eastern Highlands, series of mountainous areas that includes Mount Nyangani (at 2,593m) and the Bvumba Mountains. There are deep valleys, gorges, granite peaks and steep cliffs the offer exciting trekking experiences during Zimbabwe tours for vacationers.
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Honeymoon Vacations
Zimbabwe is easily simply amazing romantic destination unrivalled. Its scenery alone, with towering mountains, lush green rainforests, rich bio-diversity and smooth white sandy beaches, make it a destination to remember. Several hotels in Zimbabwe such as Victoria Falls Hotel, Meikles Hotel, Holiday Inn Harare and Sheraton Harare Hotel & Towers are designed for this express purpose; almost every resort boasts a spa for relaxing massages for the newly wed. Book one from the many Zimbabwe honeymoon packages from the leading tour operators and enjoy intimate time of love and care for each other in a delightful and memorable way.
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Wildlife Vacation Tours
Wildlife tours in Zimbabwe add pleasure and excitement to make vacation in Zimbabwe exceptionally adventurous. Vacationers coming for Zimbabwe safaris can choose to visit the reserved areas to explore the diversity of natural habitats in the country. Some of the other major wildlife safaris destinations are in Zimbabwe are Chizarira National Park, Nyanga National Park, Mana Pools National Park, Mtarazi Falls National Park, Hwange National Park, Victoria Falls National Park, etc. These wildlife protection areas offer an incredible diversity of nature habitant to more than 130 species of mammals. Apart from large mammals, vacationers can also regale in the rich diversity of bird species in the parks. The richness of bio-diversity in Zimbabwe makes it one of the few destinations in the world where spending wildlife vacations can turn out to be unforgettable.
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Luxury Victoria Falls Tours
The Victoria Falls offer one of the most spectacular adventurous destinations in the world. The Falls are magnificent all year although the most ideal time to visit should be from February to May. This is when you can witness the greatest flow of water. Be careful though – the heavy flow of water means things can get a little wet. Holiday activities around the Falls range from romantic sunset cruises, elephant rides, to more specialised fly fishing excursions. Vacationers also go for canoeing and white water rafting along the Zambezi River. For the residents, all kinds of lodgings and hotels to cater for all classes of travelers are available including Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, Victoria Falls Hotel, Elephant Hills Hotel, Kingdom Hotel and Casino among others.

When to Go On Zimbabwe Vacations
Zimbabwe is extremely wet in December, January, February and March. Therefore vacation in Zimbabwe can be uncomfortable and sticky. The best time to plan a holiday to Zimbabwe is in early or late winter (April, May and then again August and September).
Tips on Zimbabwe Vacations
- Use authorized guides for trekking on Zimbabwe safaris.
- The mountains and forests are home to mosquitoes so ensure you carry mosquito repellent.
- While touring the Victoria Falls, it is advisable to have a guide accompanying you.
- Wear sun blocks while rock climbing as the strong sun can daze you and can prove to be dangerous.
- Always have life jackets on during water rafting.
- Observe the weather patterns in Zimbabwe before you set off. Please note, November is the most unpredictable month here; it can be hot and dry.

Top Hotels in Zimbabwe

ZIMBABWE BIRDING HOTSPOTS

Hwange National Park
Hwange boasts over four hundred species of bird – a concentration which makes this National Park one of the finest birding destinations in the country and in the world. Over 400 species of birds are found here making it a bird watchers paradise, particularly in the wet season. Orange Ground-Thrush, Streaky-breasted Flufftail, White-breasted Cuckooshrike, Miombo Blue-eared Starling, Whyte’s Barbet, Chirinda Apalis, Bronzy Sunbird are some of the popular varieties spotted.
Eastern Highlands
The Eastern Highlands in Zimbabwe is a massive geographical mountain formation. This geographical splendour is always high up on the wish-lists of birders in Zimbabwe. There are varieties of different habitats as well as the cooler and wetter climate which have resulted into richness of bird life in the area. Some of the many birds spotted here include Yellow-bellied Waxbill, Gorgeous and Black-fronted Bush-shrike, Green-backed Woodpecker, White-tailed Crested, Blue-mantled Crested, African Paradise and Ashy Flycatcher, Red-throated and Green Twinspots, Scaly-throated Honey-guide, Eastern Bronze-naped Pigeon, Stripe-cheeked, Yellow-streaked and Sombre Greenbul, Livingstone’s Turaco, Chirinda and Bar-throated Apalis, African Emerald, Klaas’s Cuckoo and White-eared Barbet.

Honde Valley
Honde Valley extends from the eastern border of Zimbabwe into Mozambique. The valley is formed as part of the Eastern Highlands mountain range. This fertile valley lies 850m above sea level and is one of the major tea producing areas of Zimbabwe. There are four main birding zones in the valley; 1.Gleneagles Nature Reserve; 2.Eastern Highland Tea Plantation; 3.Katiyo Tea Plantation; and 4.the stretch around Aberfoyle Club. Hundreds of birds are spotted in these regions many of which include the Moustached Grass-Warbler, Red-winged Warbler, Black-winged Bishop, Olive Sunbird, Red-faced Crimsonwing, Lesser Seedcracker, Singing Cisticola, Twinspot Indigo bird which parasitizes the Red-throated Twinspot, Pale Batis, Black-throated Wattle-eye, White-eared Barbet, Green-backed Woodpecker, Stripe-cheeked Greenbul, Yellow-streaked Greenbul, Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, Variable Sunbird, Bronzy Sunbird, Yellow-bellied Waxbill, Black-fronted Bush-Shrike and Blue-spotted Wood-Dove.

Chizarira National Park
Despite the fact that it is known by very few people, Chizarira National Park is a great place to appreciate birds. It is naturally a great habitat for avifauna in Zimbabwe. It hosts 70% of the country’s many bird species. It is situated in the beautiful wilderness of the Zambezi Valley escarpment. Chizarira offers an abundance of unique bird life and several hundreds of species have been sighted within the Park. The common birds in the park include African Broadbill, Livingstone’s Flycatcher, Yellow spotted Nicator, Emerald Cuckoo and the rare and elusive Angola Pitta. Others are the Crowned Eagles, Dark-Capped Yellow Warbler, Singing Cisticola, Yellow-Bellied Waxbill, Black Eagles and Pel’s Fishing Owl. Serious birders visiting Chizarira Park should get chance to spot the rare Taita Falcon which makes its nests within more forested areas of the Park.
Lake Kariba
Lake Kariba amazingly offers incredible birdlife, especially water birds. Hundreds of beautiful birds found on the Lake. Bumi Area in particular is a bird watching hotspot. It is a thrilling location for photography primarily due to it’s the majestic scenery and plentiful bird life. Commanding most attention always seems to be the African Fish Eagle with its evocative twitters. Other species for bird enthusiasts to spot are the Harrier-Hawk, Martial Eagle, Open-Billed Stork, Saddle-Billed Stork, Lilac Breasted Roller, Sacred Ibis, Bateleur Eagle, Grey Heron, Malachite Kingfisher and the Red-Billed Hornbill.
Ewanrigg Botanical Gardens
Located north-east of Harare City, Ewanrigg Botanical Gardens is a Bird Orphanage and Conservation Reserve. It is noted for its wide collection of indigenous and exotic plant and birds. Bird watching in the gardens is exceptional during winter when aloes and cycads act as magnet for amazing numbers of rare bird species. When in flourish, aloes and cycads become a special fascination for sunbirds, which at times concentrate in large numbers to obtain nectar.
Mana Pools National Park
The remote and beautiful Mana Pools National Park also offers a mosaic of amazing habitats with some rare bird species. Over 380 bird species have been recorded here including the gorgeous Nyasa Lovebird, Banded Snake Eagle, White-Collared Pratincole, Livingstone’s Flycatcher, and Yellow Spotted Nicator. This magnificent and extensive wildlife and wilderness complex is widely recognized as one of the finest birding spots in Zimbabwe. Mana Pools is also popular with Fish Eagles, several species of Stork, Heron and other Water-Based Fowls. Scarlet Carmine Bee-Eaters only visit during the dry months to nest in colonies in the river banks. The elusive Pels Fishing Owl and African Skimmer are common along mid-river sandbanks.
Other Birding hotspots are; Chipinge, Nyanga, Vumba, Gonarezhou National Park, Lake Kyle, Chimanimani National Park, Matobo National Park and McIlwaine Rec Park.
Also See:
Bird watching in Botswana | Bird watching in Malawi | Bird watching in Mozambique | Bird watching in Namibia | Bird watching in Rwanda | Bird watching in Seychelles | Bird watching in South Africa | Bird watching in Tanzania | Bird watching in Zambia | Bird watching in Madagascar

Nyanga National Park

Nyanga Park is well watered by numerous streams and rivers. The central and eastern parts of the park form part of the Zambezi Basin. The Nyangombe River, whose tributaries include the Mare River and the Nyamuziwa River, and the Kayirezi River both flow north out of the park, ultimately to join the Mazowe River.
Another great feature in the park is the Mutarazi Falls. Situated on the Mutarazi River, this is the second tallest waterfall in Africa. It plunges some 762m in two drops into the Honde Valley.
VEGETATION
Nyanga’s varied altitude supports different types of habitat.  The mountains are dominat with Afromontane vegetation at high altitude (1,700–2,400m), comprising fine-leaved dwarf shrubland with a large variety of herbaceous plants, including some Afro-alpine species. On the eastern slopes as well as in the steeper valleys on west-facing slopes, the rainforest contains a mixture of green trees. Syzygium is dominant in this undisturbed forest. Afrocrania montane forest dominates the wet boulder-screes and in high valleys. Treeferns are a very noticeable part of the Nyanga flora, with the common tree fern occurring on the moorlands and the forest tree fern in the rainforests. There are also small patches of drier Widdringtonia coniferous forest in fire-protected sites. In the drier, flatter west, the grasslands are interspersed with dwarf Brachystegia woodland. Acacia woodlands occur in isolated patches at the base of granite kopjes. Vast plantations and

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forests of non-native Acacia and Pinus are also extensive in the area.
WILDLIFE
Nyanga National Park contains one of the richest faunas of any Zimbabwe Parks & Reserves. A wildlife checklist reveals an amazing range of localized mammals including rare sightings of the African buffalo and lion that wander away into the park areas from the Mozambique lowlands. Safari visitors have guaranteed chance to spot the reedbuck, klipspringer kudu and several other antelopes; predators including leopard and hyenas, are also present. The African clawless otter is common in the upper Kairezi River, in the north-east of the park. Presnt is the Inyangani River Frog, an endangered amphibian found in rocky, fast-flowing streams in the montane grassland. Travelers are indeed treated to a true African wild in Nyanga.
BIRD LIFE

Nyanga Wattled Cranes

Nyanga national park is also known as exotic birding paradise. The park boasts 400 species of birds including the Pallid Harrier, Wattled Crane, Whyte’s Barbet, Olive Bush-shrike, White-tailed Crested-flycatcher, Briar Warbler, Stripe-cheeked Greenbul, Yellow-throated Woodland-warbler, Swee Waxbill, Black-eared Seedeater, Red-faced Crimson-wing, Bronze Sunbird, etc. The several species are mostly resident in Nyanga’s grasslands which also double as an important breeding ground.
GETTING THERE
The Park lies 260km east of Harare. Visitors may take the Harare – Mutare Road east for 170km to Rusape and turn left. Proceed on the Nyanga road for 91km and turn right at the Main Park entrance. From Mutare, visitors should take the Harare – Mutare Road west for 11km and turn right at the Juliasdale road. Take this road for about 85km and get to Nyanga Village. Take the right turn to find the Main entrance.
ACTIVITIES

• Mount Nyangani Hiking – There are numerous hiking paths leading to most of the waterfalls and many of the ruins, and along the rivers and mountains in Nyanga Park. The scenic beauty of many of the roads and tracks also makes these attractive for hiking.
• Camping Safaris – Nyanga camping safaris are the most comprehensive off-the-beaten track tours in the park. There are three large rest camps with fully-equipped, self-catering lodges. There are also two privately-owned camps and sites here i.e. Rhodes Hotel on the south bank of Rhodes Dam and the Mountain Club of Zimbabwe hut. There is also a special camping ground at Mutarazi Falls.
• Horse Riding – Short horse-riding trails are available around Nyangwe Fort, the Experimental Fruit Station and Mare Dam. Longer trails are common at Warrendale and beyond Udu Dam. The trails start and end at the Pony Trails office, on the gravel road from the park headquarters to Mare Dam.
• Fly fishing – this activity is popular at the dams and rivers. The entrance fee includes a fishing license, valid for all waters open to fishing, except for Lake Gulliver and Purdon Dam, for which a separate license is available. However, fishing is restricted to certain times of year.
• Swimming - There is a natural swimming pool on the Nyangombe River near the park headquarters, and a swimming weir on the Udu River below Udu Dam.
• Boating – the Park’s five dams are all suitable for boating and boats are available for hire at Rhodes, Mare and Udu Dams.
• Birding – There are several birding trails in the Park
• Game Viewing - Nyanga is no less than a heaven for wildlife admirers. Because of its accessibility, Nyanga is a popular site for game viewing throughout the day.

Best Time to visit Nyanga National Park: Mid August to December is the best time to explore wild animals and wildlife safari in Nyanga.

Chizarira Bushbuck

Wildlife
Most of the plains game is present in Chizarira National Park. Significant populations of elephant, cheetah, zebra, buffalo, lion and leopard are found in the Park. There are also many species of smaller game, including the klipspringer, famous for its ability to inhabit rocky outcrops; sable, common waterbuck, kudu, bushbuck, and steenbok. Formerly the park had black rhinos but were relocated in order to protect and monitor their diminishing numbers.
Bird Life
Apart from the animals, Chizarira National Park offers an abundance of unique bird life where more than 200 bird species have been recorded in the park. The birds of the area include Livingstone Flycatcher,  the African Broadbill, Emerald Cuckoo, Yellow spotted Nicator, Racket-tailed Roller, Whyte’s Barbet, Miombo Wren-warbler, White-breasted Sunbird, Black-eared Seedeater and the rare and elusive Angola Pitta. The best birding spots are in the grassy valleys and riverine forests.

Racket-tailed Roller

Getting There
There are three main routes by road into Chizarira National Park.

• From Victoria Falls take the Bulawayo Road and turn left toward Kamativi at Cross Dete. From Kamativi follow the Binga Road and turn right along the Siabuwa road at the 133 km. Follow this dust road and turn right at the 48 km where you meet the Chizarira National Park sign post. This undulating road also goes for 20 km to the Park headquarters at Manzituba. A four wheel drive vehicle here is recommended.
• Alternatively, one using the Harare-Bulawayo Route drives toward Gokwe. At Gokwe take the Binga road for 120 km you will get to a T-junction with a sign post indicating Binga to the left. Drive for 47 km along this dust road until you see the Chizarira National Park sign peg. Turn left and proceed for 20 km to the Park headquarters.
• Visitors coming from Bulawayo can use the Victoria Falls road; turn off at Gwayi River on the Lubumbi road.

NB: It is advisable to use a good map and seek accurate directions and up to date information on road conditions.
Where to Stay
Leaving the visitors to the comfort of the wilderness, the area neighbouring the park has developed innumerable accommodation facilities and Exclusive Bush Camps. Some of the available accommodation options include Mucheni Gorge Camp; Chizarira Wilderness Lodge; Mucheni View Camp; Busi Camp; Kaswiswi Camp I and II; Mabola Camp; and The Platform.
Best Time to Visit
Although it is open year round, the rainy season renders some areas inaccessible, and the best time to visit is June to September.
Activities

• Wilderness hiking trails along the Zambezi escarpment
• Walking Safaris – This is the main tourist activity in the park and the best way to see the big game.
• Camping at the edge of gorges
• Daytime escorted walks.
• Escorted backpacking wilderness trails
• Bird watching searching for rare and exotic species of birds. Most birding trails start at Kaswiswi Camp II

Items on Display in Mbare Market

This is one of the busiest markets in Southern Africa. It is situated approximately 3 km from a categorical city centre in Mbare is a high-density, southern suburb of Harare, Zimbabwe. The Curio Market is Mbare’s most famous attraction and the largest market for traditional artwork. Various sorts of jewellery, tanned hide products such as jackets, boots as well as bags and handicrafts can be paid for from this market. Other products include soapstone sculpture and Mbira instruments. The marketplace is open upon most of days as well as additionally has little restaurants where internal cuisine can be found. Tourists can revisit this place for purchasing internal goods. In addition, the largest food and vegetable markets, and a second-hand clothing market operate in Mbare.
Borrowdale Park
Borrowdale Park is a ground located in Harare about 6.8 km to a north of a city centre. It boasts numerous world class gaming facilities and offers some of the best comforts for a party of tourists among, together with equine racing as well as gambling. The grounds are gorgeous and the events hosted here are always exciting. It is popular with gamblers. It also hosts horse races. It is a popular destination for Zimbabwe vacation travellers

Botanical Gardens

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National Botanic Garden
The park-like landscaping of large areas has obviously caused disturbance and has led to the introduction of some exotic weedy species. The Botanic Garden takes care of several species in Zimbabwe to over 900 trees and shrubs categorised according to the region of their origin. It has sections containing trees of the Lowveld, Highveld and Eastern Highlands. The gardens are actually divided in two sections – National Herbarium which stores preserved plant specimens and National Botanic Garden where the living specimens are grown. The botanical garden is high preserved being the main centre for research and classifying plants of the Flora Zambesiaca Region. It is also contributes much to the botanical knowledge of flora in Zimbabwe.
Kopje

Kopje

This is a slab mountain that should underline upon any as well as each Harare Tour. The mountain rises along a south-west dilemma of executive Harare as well as provides a glorious perspective of a city from a top. The mountain is additionally lonesome with unenlightened shrubs as well as furious trees. Different sorts of roving birds can be found at this spot.
Kuimba Shiri Bird Sanctuary
Situated within the Lake Chivero Recreation Park, Kuimba Shiri Bird Sanctuary is the largest bird sanctuary in the country home to about 500 bird species. Bird enthusiasts to

Kuimba Shiri Bird Sanctuary

Zimbabwe may be able to view varieties of both the exotic and local bird species at specific times.

Other Harare Attractions in Harare are;

• Shona Sculpture Parks
• Championship Golf courses
• Gunhill Stone Heritage Gallery
• Ruwa Sculpture Gallery

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Gonarezhou National Park has several different species of wildlife including predators such as lion, leopard, cheetah, elephants, hippopotamus, wild dog (including the rare king cheetah), buffalo, giraffe, zebra, roan antelope, sable and many species of large antelopes. There are also unique species of aquatic wildlife such as the Freshwater Goby, Zambezi Shark, Black Bream and the unique turquoise Killifish can be seen within the Park’s water logged areas.
Apart from the animals there are more than 200 species of birds that are found in the park. Some of the most important among them are hooded vulture, fishing owl, blue spotted dove, Angola pitta, mashona hyliota, silvery checked hornbill, yellow- bellied sunbird and grey hornbill. Bird watching in Gonarezhou Park is rampant particularly during the wet season when thousands of migrating birds arrive for a feeding frenzy.
Activities

• Game Viewing – More prominent along the reverine regions and close to the many perennial pools and springs. Safari travelers are cautioned to keep a safe viewing distance as the elephants in this Park in some cases become disgraceful and aggressive.
• Walking safaris – particularly at Samalena Gorge
• Sport Fishing – this is more pronounced along the Limpopo River.

Best Safari Time
The park is usually only open during the dry season from early May to late October every year. The dry season comes at late April and remains till late August. This is an extremely dry five spell with temperatures averaging at 25°C. This is the game-viewing time in Gonarezhou National Park because animals congregate around the water logged areas to quench. Rains are more pronounced between early November and mid March. Greenery emerges extensively in most park zones which draw thousands of migratory birds to take advantage of the plentiful food supply. Early December to mid March presents the best bird watching season.

Zimbabwe covers a total area of 390,245 sq km. Most of the country lies more than 300m above sea level. It is divided into eight provinces and two cities, which have the status of province. The provinces include Mashonaland Central, Mashonaland East, Manicaland, Mashonaland West, Matabeleland South, Masvingo, Midlands and Matabeleland North.
The capital city is Harare and it lies at 4,786 ft above sea level. Harare is the county’s largest city and the principal economic hub of the country.
Zimbabwe Cities
Harare – Capital City, Bulawayo, Chinhoyi, Mutare, and Gweru, Victoria Falls, Kwekwe, Kariba, Beitbridge, Nyanga and Masvingo.
Weather in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe weather is bearably warm without being harsh, with a daily sunshine average of seven hours all year round. The temperatures and rainfall are influenced by altitude. The highveld and eastern highlands are cooler. November to April are rainy summer months; the dry winter runs from May to July. The August to October period is particular hot and dry

Harare City View

Harare city is a multi-purpose city performing several functions. It is Zimbabwe’s centre for international business transactions (Commerce, manufacture and trade – textiles, steel, chemicals and gold are mined in the area), it’s a residential area, it plays host to numerous sports and cultural events including political conferences, football and cricket events; administratively it houses most government departments as well as educational roles (it is the site of the University of Zimbabwe). The city is also home to several beautiful artistical structures, monuments and buildings. It is a happening city boastful of a lively nightlife, a major attraction for the fun-loving tourists, especially that from western countries.
Getting There and Around
Getting into this exotic city is amazing easy. There are several highways that lead to Harare from Johannesburg, South Africa as well as other neighbouring countries. You can get there by car or by bus. Travellers from outside the region and Africa, cheap flights to Harare are easily and widely available from the major international airports. Harare’s airport is the major gateway for Zimbabwe flights. The national carrier, Air Zimbabwe also operates a small network of domestic flights.
Once inside the city, minibus taxis are readily available with frequent services between central and all suburbs. There are several Harare travel agents to offer travel guide around the city and get you to your terminal destination.
City Accommodation

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Accommodation options are plenty in Harare. The city’s top hotels are among the best in the world, offering a rare standard of service. There are a number of hotels to choose from for you Zimbabwe holidays in the city. More common is Meikles Hotel. This is an internationally recognized 5 star grand, luxurious and lavish hotel. It offers a perfect choice for sophisticated posh Zimbabwe safari travellers. Other city hotels include Crowne Plaza Monomotapa Hotel, Rainbow Towers Hotel and the Holiday Inn. Harare also boasts a reasonable number of bed & breakfast guest houses, particularly in the former residential houses with exquisite gardens.
City Attractions

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Harare has emerged herself as the most sought tourist destination of Zimbabwe becoming popular day by day among international travellers and tourists. Some other chief attractions of the city include: 68ha National Botanic Gardens, Mbare market, Westgate Mall, Borrowdale Park, Origins Café, Queen Victoria National Library and Museum, Hwange Riding, The National Art Galley, Chapungu Sculpture Garden, The National Archives, Doon Estate and Patrick Mavros jewellery studio.
When to Visit
Harare is generally a pleasant travel destination. May and August is the coolest time period and this presents the best time to visit.

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Are you searching for details of the location of Zimbabwe, where to go on safari, places of interest or know the Zimbabwe neighbours, Guideforafrica Zimbabwe map has all these details.

The map of Zimbabwe shows that the nation is landlocked; located in the southern part of Africa. It shares borders with South Africa in the south, Mozambique in the east, Botswana in the southwest and in the northwest with Zambia.
Geographically, Zimbabwe covers a total area of 390,580 sq km (land: 386,669 sq km; & water: 3,910 sq km); and is dominated by high plateaus with higher central plateau mountains in east.

Map of Zimbabwe

For more information on Tourist attractions, National Parks, Victoria Falls tours, Zimbabwe Holidays etc, visit Zimbabwe website for all travel information on Zimbabwe.

Lake Kariba

Matusadona National Park is a game reserve park in western Zimbabwe nestled along the southern shores of Lake Kariba (like an inland sea in a landlocked country). With a size of 1,407 sq km, lesser-known Matusadona is bounded in the east by the dramatic Sanyati Gorge and by Umi River in the west. Lake Kariba, 280km long and 32km wide was created by damming the mighty Zambezi and Nyaminyami – the River God – was most displeased at the harnessing of his powers. It is one of the last remaining sanctuaries of the endangered Black Rhinoceros in the world.

Matusadona Elephants

Lake Kariba & Matusadona National Park has been blessed with an array of species of wildlife. It attracts a large number of tourists and wildlife enthusiasts because of Lake Kariba’s water wildlife coupled with great inland wildlife viewing. The lake has a significant population of crocodiles in Lake Kariba. Several of them can be seen sunbathing along the shore. There are so many crocs that the National Parks authority permits crocodile farms to gather eggs annually, but returning 2% of hatchlings back to the lake.
There are also more to see including large herds of elephant, buffalo and plenty of hippos and waterbuck. Further into the park roan and sable antelope, kudu, impala, lions, warthogs and black rhino are often seen, but leopards are elusive. Matusadona is also recognized as having the second largest concentration of wild lions in Africa after. Buffalo are especially prominent and herds of up to 1,000-strong often congregate along the shoreline in the dry season. Water Birds are also plentiful such as fish eagles, cormorants plus numerous other bird species.

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Best Time to Visit
It is dry from late June to October and animals congregate around the lake to quench as well as to graze along the banks. As the rain clouds build, October’s heat is oppressive and temperatures go beyond 30°C. It usually rains intermittently from early November to the end of April and animals have no need to stay so close to the lake.
Generally, the dry season presents the best time to visit during a Zimbabwe safari especially with the gathering of the animals near the lake.

Activities

• Stunning sunsets are a distinctive feature of Kariba, as are the bleached skeletal trunks and bare branches of dead trees that were drowned the dam all those years ago. It is a perfect sight for Zimbabwe holidays.
• Walking safaris are extremely adventurous and fishing for tiger and bream is tremendous.
• Game viewing by boat along the shore is an astonishing experience. Visitors easily spot large herds of elephant, buffalo and plenty of hippos and waterbucks.
• Swimming is not advised except in a swimming cage on the back of some of the larger houseboats.

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Until today, the Matobo hills are known worldwide as the spiritual home of the Matabele people and a visit to a local village will bring you up to date with present day tribal culture in this area. The Matobo Hills are comprised entirely of granite, making up the Matopos Batholith.

Wild Animals
Matobo National Park has a wide diversity of fauna: 88 mammal, 39 snake and 16 fish species. The Park boasts the largest concentration of raptors and leopard in an area of its size in the world. Other mammals include giraffe, white Rhinoceros, sable antelope, jackal and impala. The leopard is the most prolific of the predators. This is perfect leopard country; although they are seldom seen.

Matobo Safari Leopard

Bird Life

Birdlife is prolific in Matobo Park and includes the world’s largest concentration of black eagles. More than 300 bird species have been recorded here. Birds to watch out for during Matobo park safaris include the huge population of the black eagles, hawks, falcons and other raptors, plus colourful purple-crested louries who prefer the cover of dense vegetation. It is for sure that once you are in Matobo, you can’t miss the extravagantly colorful purple-crested louries & natural sights.
Best Time to Visit
Dry Season: The cool dry season is from the end of April to August and the hot dry spell is from September to early November when temperatures get to 34°C, but humidity is low. This is the most appropriate time to come for  Zimbabwe safaris to the park.
The rainy Season comes between November and March with some thunderstorms for a few days but the sun re-emerges and humidity is relatively high.
Where to Stay

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Special accommodation in Matobo National Park is available at Maleme Camp (Main camp in the centre of the park), Big Cave Camp, Camp Amalinda, Mtsheleli Camp, Mwesilume Camp, Toghwana Camp, Sandy Spruit Camp, Lake Matopos Camp and Big Cave Campsite.
There are also several privately-operated camps and sites such as Gordon Park made out of sophisticated African architecture and offer commanding inspirational views of the wildlife in the park with good access infrastructure. There are also several other lodges in the Matobo Hills.

Getting There
By Road; The Park is less than an hour’s drive from Bulawayo. Also a small distance from the Park is Bulawayo airport.
By Air; A private plane can be chartered to the park. At the public entrance to this park you are strictly warned that it is offence to take citrus fruits in with you.

Mana Pools National park is one of the national parks of Zimbabwe. It is nestled along a deep section of the southern bank of the Zambezi River in an area of good quality alluvial soils. Mana Pools is a big attraction for the wildlife lovers. The park derives its names from a number of large pools which also produces the remoteness it has.

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What to see
Mana Pools National park has Zimbabwe’s largest concentration of hippos and crocodiles and large dry season mammal populations of elephant and buffalo. Others include the zebra and eland. During the wet season, most of these animals leave the river area to seek grazing and browsing closer to the escarpment. As the year progresses, shortages of food and water inland force them back towards the Zambezi, where the river terraces, with their extensive grasslands and nutritious acacia pods bears several hundred pounds of seed pods every year. This is why game viewing in the park is seasonal.
Bird life
The remote and beautiful Mana Pools National Park also offers a mosaic of amazing habitats with some rare bird species. Over 380 bird species have been recorded here including the gorgeous Nyasa lovebird, white-collared pratincole, Livingstone’s flycatcher, banded snake eagle and yellow spotted nicator.
Getting There
By Road – Makuti is the main route and lies 296km north of Harare on the main highway to Zambia along which is also the last fuel station before the park. Continue along the road for more 30km to Nyakasikana Gate. From this point is an additional 42km to the main office at Nyamepi Camp. However, the road surface is extremely rough; drivers are cautioned to be careful. All visitors are required to stop and obtain an entry permit before proceeding to the Zambezi Valley and later to Mana Pools.
Where to Stay
Accommodation in Mana Pools National Park is available in luxury bush camps and lodges on the Zambezi such as at Chikwenya, Nyamepi and Ruckomechi.
Activities

• Game drives and specially the bush walks are so prominent in the park. These offer the opportunity to stand near buffalo or elephant or watch crocodile and hippo from close quarters with nothing but your fear to protect you. The game drives are more adventurous in the early morning and late afternoon.
• There are also guided canoe trails down the Zambezi River from Kariba in the west, to Kanyemha in the east.
• Fishing on the Zambezi River, here you will find tiger fish, bream, chessa, nkupe, vundu and several other local species.
• Birding tours are also often especially around the Zambezi vicinity.

Best Time to Visit
The short season running from September to October presents the best time for Zimbabwe safaris in Mana Pools National park. This is when the park has the highest concentration of wildlife and spotted with ease in less thick areas. However, during this time the temperatures go as high as 38 degrees Celsius.

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Victoria Falls National Park is a national park in north-western Zimbabwe. Victoria Falls is hailed as one of Zimbabwe’s finest wildlife sanctuaries; and protects the south and east bank of the Zambezi River in the area of the world-famous Victoria Falls.

The Park’s unique climatic and vegetation which makes it a fine destination for Zimbabwe safaris. Tourists have the chance to spot elephants, Cape buffalo, white rhino, eland and several species of antelope on walking safaris and game drives. Crocodiles are common in river Zambezi………….. Go for safaris to Victoria Falls National Park.

Hwange national park

Hwange National Park

Located in North West of Harare in North Western Zimbabwe, the Hwange National Park is one of the largest and most popular wildlife sanctuaries in Zimbabwe. Covering an area of 4,600 sq m, it is the largest and one of the country’s finest wildlife reserves noted for diverse & rich flora and fauna. It is a very ideal place for wildlife adventure tourism. It draws wildlife enthusiasts because of its significant concentration of Elephant, black rhinoceros, buffalo, waterbuck, eland, bushbuck, crocodile, cheetah, zebra, jackal, wildebeest, kudu and warthog. Large predators such as lion and spotted hyena are also fairly common. Bird life is prolific especially along the shoreline……………..

Gonarezhou National Park

Gonarezhou National Park

Formed in 1975, Gonarezhou National Park is the second largest game reserve in Zimbabwe. It is situated in south-eastern Zimbabwe and shares borders with Mozambique.
The park is home to large herds of elephants. Exploring this jungle in open jeep can be a unique and cheerful experience. Zimbabwe tourists to the park also have chance to encounter with the lions, leopards, rhinos and buffaloes………….. Go for safaris to the Park now.

Chizarira National Park

Chizarira National Park

Scenic Chizarira National Park lies in Northern Zimbabwe in the beautiful wilderness of the Zambezi Valley escarpment. At 2,000 sq km, it is one of the larger National Parks, and also one of the least known because of its isolated situation on the Zambezi Escarpment.
It has good wildlife concentration including Elephant, buffalo, kudu, bushbuck, lion, leopard; the park is also a home to an amazing bird list with species such as crowned eagles, black eagles and Pel’s fishing owl……………More  Go for safaris to the park now.

Lake Kariba & Matusadona National Park
Lake Kariba & Matusadona National Park lies along the southern shores of Lake Kariba and is bounded in the west by the Umi River and in the east by the dramatic Sanyati Gorge.
The park harbours plenty of birds and a scattering of animals including white rhinos, eland, buffalo, elephants, giraffes, zebras and impala. It offers another superb alternative to enjoy the charm of Zimbabwe wildlife through game drives and walking safaris……………

Matobo National Park

Matobo National Park

Matobo National Park is home to a variety of antelope species leopard, baboon, lizard, and a plethora of birdlife, including the highest concentrations of black eagle in the world. There is a lot to see here including white rhinoceros, sable antelope, impala, Buchell’s zebra and giraffe. The leopard is the most prolific of the predators in Matobo Park. The Park is also famous for its unique tree species and shrubs that provide a thick shelter to wildlife…………..more  Go for adventure safaris to the park now.

Chimanimani National Park

Chimanimani National Park lies in the southernmost region of the Zimbabwe Eastern Highlands, East of Masvingo in an area of yellowwood shrubs and waterfalls. Its lush bamboo jungles and valleys never fail to impress nature lovers. It is only accessible by foot from a Base Camp………………….
Mana Pools National Park
Mana Pools National Park harbours the country’s biggest concentration of hippopotamuses and crocodiles and large dry season mammal concentrations of buffalo and elephant. It also consists of a bird area, which includes a variety of birds, predators, game birds, water birds and scavengers……………More
Nyanga National Park
This is one of the oldest in Zimbabwe. It also houses the former Mutarazi Falls National Park; stunning water falls including Pyungwe Falls and Mutarazi Falls (2,499 feet) 6th highest waterfalls in the world. The greatest attraction of Nyanga National park are the rare mammals including the blue and common duiker, otter, waterbuck and wildebeest, kudu and rock dassie. Several forest bird species also present. The park is also renowned for its concentration of samango monkeys……………More

Hwange Safari Zebra

Aside from the biodiversity, Hwange boasts an interesting variety of landscapes, with one part running alongside the North-eastern end of the Kalahari Desert.
Wild Animals
The factual asset of Hwange National Park is its wide variety of flora and fauna. The Park boasts a tremendous selection of wildlife. It is home to over 105 mammal species, including 19 large herbivores and eight large carnivores. The big five can all be found in Hwange, as well as many other predators. The population of wild dogs and elephants here are thought to be among the largest surviving groups in the world. The concentration of

Hwange Giraffes

Elephants are particularly enormous. Plenty of zebra and giraffe are easily seen wandering in the thick jungles of the park. Gemsbok and brown hyena also occur in sound numbers.

Bird life

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400 species of birds are found here making it a bird watchers paradise, particularly in the wet season. Hwange remains the exclusive domain of the serious backpackers because of its good birding trails. Key species include the dwelling Kori Bustard and crowned cranes. Several are the seasonal birds. There are plenty more with long wispy tails, iridescent colours and loud squawking calls.
Things to See
Giant African Elephants – Thousands of elephants, over 100 different types animal species (All Zimbabwe’s specially protected animals are found in Hwange)
Exceptional Bird Life – Over 400 species of birds
Getting There
The park is situated strategically along the perfect Bulawayo – Victoria Falls tarmac main road. This enables self-drive visitors to the Park opportunity of easily accessing the park and game viewing from any perspective while on the drive.
Things to Do

• Horseback Safaris
• Night drives – from the private lodges deep into the thick jungles
• Bird Watching
• Over Night Camping at the waterholes

Visiting Seasons
Wet Season: Heavy rains peak during this time and the vegetation bursts into life. The area has a relatively low average rainfall of between 560-650 mm annually. Temperatures can reach over 38°C, while on average they range from 18-28°C. Bird tracking is spectacular during this time
Dry Season: Between June and October the temperature is hot during the day but drops to below freezing at night. This season presents best moment for game-viewing as animals congregate around the man-made waterholes for water.
Where to Stay
Hwange National Park has three permanent camps namely;
- Sinamatella –Set on an escarpment above a waterhole, overlooking miles of bush of the Park.
- Little Makalolo Camp: Lies within the Park
- Giraffe Springs Camp: It is situated in a private / secluded area overlooking one of the park’s large waterholes.
- Linkwasha Camp: The camp is set on a private area in the south-eastern zones of the Park. It overlooks the camp’s major waterhole.
- Little Linkwasha Camp: This 6-bedded camp is set in a private area in the south-eastern part the Park.
- Makalolo Plains Camp: One of the several Lodges situated in the neighbourhood of Hwange National Park
- The Main Camp – easily accessible by tarred road from the main Bulawayo–Victoria Falls road
- The Hide Camp: Situated within the Park, the Hide Camp boasts magnificent ambience to offer a luxury stay for visitors.
- Robins Camp – Remotely situated and may not have provisions or fuel.

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the falls and it makes wildlife viewing relatively easier on the Zimbabwe safari. Some of the plant species include ferns, liana vines, palms plus several tree species such as mahogany.

The Victoria Falls

Specacular Victoria Falls

Also famously known as ‘Mosi-oa-Tunya, the magnificent Victoria falls is 1708m wide and is recognized as the world’s largest water curtain. The spectacular falls shared by Zambia and Zimbabwe and is territorially divided by Cecil Rhodes’ famous bridge produces deafening roars and forms a thick blanket of mist as millions of litres of water flow down its cliff. The thrust of the water is something to be beheld and enjoyed.

Wildlife

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Victoria Falls National Park contains some big game such as elephants, Cape buffalo, lions, giraffe, white Rhino and antelopes like kudu and waterbuck. Plenty of crocodiles may be seen in the river Zambezi, and a nearby Crocodile Ranch offers a safer view of these dangerous animals. Riverine bird life is plentiful with egrets, herons, cormorants, fish eagles and kingfishers.

Things to do and see

• Victoria Falls – one of the World’s greatest natural splendours and also one of Africa’s premier holiday destinations. The period between September and December offers the best time to see sufficiently impressive amounts of water pouring over the edge. The best view of the falls is from the air.
• Grand Zambezi River – white-water rafting, sundowner cruising, fishing, bird watching and game viewing.

Visiting Seasons
Wet Season: It usually rains anywhere from November through to April, creating a hot and humid climate. The falls are at their wettest and most spectacular by the end of this summer rainy season.
Dry Season: May to October is usually dry and September and October allows better photo opportunities at Victoria Falls as there is much less spray, but the torrent is slightly less impressive. The dry season also presents the prime for game viewing in Zambezi National Park.
Where to Stay
Accommodation in the park is available plenty ranging from simple fishing camps to exclusive safari lodges and five-star hotels. For instance there are several campsites near Zambezi National Park and in the numerous resorts and hotels in and around the town of Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls Hotel and the Victoria Falls safari lodge are some of the best facilities available.

Harare City

Zimbabwe boasts amazing destinations for perfect vacations for all travelers coming for honeymoon, vacation, cultural visits, leisure trips or just a break from tight scheduled work. Vacationers can also enjoy awesome tourism opportunity during luxury vacations or luxury tours in country.
When it comes to holiday packages in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe stands ahead. There is plenty of exciting Zimbabwe tour packages available to choose from which cover predominant holiday destinations of Zimbabwe. Thanks to the Zimbabwe tour Operators. Guideforafrica.com lists the top destinations for an adventure holiday to Zimbabwe.

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• Harare City – Among the must visit sites in Zimbabwe is Harare. Clean and classy Harare city is a city is full of flowering trees, contemporary architecture and vibrant parks. It is a multi-functional city that serves as the industrial, administrative, residential and capital of Zimbabwe. Holiday tours around the city lead tourists to the city modern museum and art gallery, the
  

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  Robert McIlwaine Recreational Park, the Lion and Cheetah Park and the Larvon Bird gardens. The ever pleasant Harare climate is another flavour during the Zimbabwe tours.

• The Victoria Falls – The Victoria Falls are some of the most famous, considered by some to be among the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. The water falls that flow from the Hwange National Park are some of the largest in the world and are located in southern Africa on the Zambezi River. The Falls are spectacular.
• Hwange national park – This is one of the largest parks in Zimbabwe. It is also the largest elephant sanctuary in the whole of Africa. The Park is home to a variety of large mammals and bird species. There are around 40,000 elephant cubs living in the National Park. Zimbabwe safaris to the park enable visitors get closer at the several wild animal species as well as taking pictures.
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  Eastern Highlands

  The Eastern Highlands – The eastern border of Zimbabwe has a long range of beautiful rugged mountains running from north to south, covering a distance of about 310 km. The Eastern highlands act as a natural border with neighbours Mozambique. The landscape of this place is breathtaking which give Zimbabwe holiday makers a feel of Scotland and not Africa. The area is renowned for its huge number of antelopes.

• River Zambezi –Tourists can have fun in the waters of the River Zambezi. The surrounding areas of the river is a great venue for indulging in the water sports like white water rafting, bungee jumping, tiger fishing and surfing. Zimbabwe is a country that offers a unique mixture of contemporary life, comforts and at the same time, it preserves the ruins from the past. An array of safaris, allow the visitors to enjoy the natural splendour of Zimbabwe.
• Vumba Botanical Gardens – You can also make a visit to the gardens perfect photographic spot especially for honeymooners.

Besides all these listed places you should also make an African safari trip to the Matobo National Park to spice up your adventure holiday to Zimbabwe.

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A Zimbabwe tour can be an outstanding experience especially for the adventurous visitors simply because the country flourishes with fabulous views and scenery to explore ranging from geographical combination of a diverse range of landscapes with superior mountains such as Mount Inyangani, the highest point of Zimbabwe, lush greenery, many superb estates, lakes, rivers, monuments, historical sites, waterfalls and National Parks. The combination of botanical gardens, sanctuaries and wild safaris make Zimbabwe truly a tourist’s paradise.

Zimbabwe holiday trips get you to spot so much in just a country, which is not possible any other place. Zimbabwe boasts several major tourist attractions. Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, which are shared with Zambia, are located in the north west of Zimbabwe. The Victoria Falls National Park is also in this area and is one of the eight main national parks in Zimbabwe.

Matobo Hills

The Matobo Hills are an area of granite kopjes and wooded valleys south of Bulawayo in southern Zimbabwe. These Hills were formed over 2,000 million years ago with granite being forced to the surface. They are famous and a tourist attraction due to their ancient shapes and local wildlife present.
Zimbabwe hunting safaris are astonishing and offer great experiences to cherish any one’s life that they attract tourists from round the globe. Several wildlife parks are offer amazing hunting safaris such as Hwange National Park (the largest), the Victoria Falls National Park and many others.

Make your Zimbabwe safari more indulging by visiting the famous soapstone bird carvings on walls and monoliths of the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe. It is believed to have been built sometime between the 13th and 16th centuries by ancestors of the Shona. The ruins, which gave their name to modern Zimbabwe, cover about 7.3 sq km and are the country’s largest ancient stone construction.

Beautiful Victoria Falls

Zimbabwe tourism goes for the greatest. There are other several Zimbabwe tour packages that a tourist can reserve or pick as per their budget. Zimbabwe tour operators provides you with breathtaking and wonderful tour packages and also takes particular care while making arrangements for Zimbabwe safaris that makes your Zimbabwe tours a breathtaking one to value forever. Enjoy your Zimbabwe Safari trip!

Popular Cheap Flights to Harare, Zimbabwe

Airlines flying to Harare

Air Zimbabwe

Many of the major world airlines fly into Zimbabwe several times a week and they include;

• Lufthansa (LH) – Arrival: Harare / Depart: London Heathrow
• Ethiopian Airlines – Arrival: Harare / Depart: Addis Ababa & London Heathrow
• Emirates Airlines (EK)
• South African Airways (SA)
• Kenya Airways (KQ) – Arrival: Harare / Depart: London Heathrow
• Virgin Atlantic (VS) – Arrival: Harare / Depart: London Heathrow
• Etihad Airways – Arrival: Harare / Depart: London Heathrow
• Air France – Arrival: Harare / Depart: London Heathrow

Tips to Flying Cheaply to Harare

• Book your flight well in advance, a month or so
• Don’t fly during usual business hours because rates are exceptionally high during such hours.

Optimize your discount. Check the prices for flying out of/into an alternate airport. Sometimes flying to a larger metropolitan area rather than a departing from a local air port may be saving.

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Discovering Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern Africa between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It shares borders with four countries; Mozambique in the east, South Africa in the south, Zambia in the northwest and Botswana in the southwest.
Three official languages namely English, Shona and Ndebele (both Bantu languages) are used in Zimbabwe. The major cities are Harare, the capital, Beitbridge, Bulawayo, Chinhoyi, Gweru, Kariba, Kwekwe, Masvingo, Mutare, Nyanga and Victoria Falls.
Most of the country’s Eastern region has a series of mountainous areas near the border with Mozambique. The highest peak in Zimbabwe, Mount Nyangani at 2,593 m (8,507 ft) is located here as well as the Bvumba Mountains and the Nyanga National Park.

Zimbabwe boasts several major tourist attractions especially spectacular Victoria Falls, one of the world’s biggest and most spectacular waterfalls on Zambezi River in the north west of Zimbabwe and shared with Zambia. This world treasure is so popular with Zimbabwe Safaris.
Highly recommended Zimbabwe tours are to Victoria Falls National Park and Hwange National Park two of the eight main Zimbabwe National Parks. These parks are home to an amazing variety of rare local Wildlife.

Bvumba Mountains

Trekking tours to the Eastern Highlands of the country are interesting. These are a series of mountainous ranges near the border with Mozambique. Hiking to the peak of Mount Nyangani at 2,593m and the Bvumba Mountains have on several occasions turned out to be the most rewarding tours for travelers to Southern Africa.
Zimbabwe is unusual in Africa. It has a number of ancient ruined cities built in a unique dry stone style like the famous ruins in Masvingo. Other ruins include Khami Ruins, the Zimbabwe, Dhlo-Dhlo and Naletale. These tourist potentials have become inspiring tourist attractions to the current generations for the Zimbabwe Tourism sector due to their ancient structure.
Zimbabwe Flights are not popular as several airlines have pulled out operations. Airlines such as Qantas, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines were among the first to pull out and most recently British Airways suspended all direct flights to Harare. The country’s flagship airline Air Zimbabwe still flies to the United Kingdom. We recommend that you liaise with Zimbabwe tour operators for guidance with Hotel accommodations, exciting Zimbabwe Safaris and Flights for a memorable Zimbabwe Tour.

Flights to Harare arrive at Harare International Airport. There are direct international flights to Harare International Airport from London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Mauritius and South Africa. Flights from America, Canada, Australia and most other African countries fly to Harare via Johannesburg.
There are numerous daily flights between Harare and other centres around Zimbabwe.
World-renowned airlines fly to Harare such as, British Airways, KLM, United Airlines, South African Airways and Air Zimbabwe as well as smaller charter airlines for getting you to those out of the way safari lodges. The majority of the world’s major airlines service Harare International Airport. The healthy competition across the various airline companies translates into a good range of ticket prices on flights into and out of the Harare. The Cheapest fare quoted for flights to Harare is £ 449 with Kenya Airways. Business Class to Harare is £ 1119 with Air Zimbabwe

International Harare Flights & Rates;
There are plenty of flights available, which serve as major links between the different countries. All the major airlines such as Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Air China, Air France, China Eastern Air, Eva Air, Jet Airways, etc are scheduled to Harare.
• Flights from Heathrow to Harare @ £ 219.00 with Kenya Airways
• Flights from Birmingham to Harare @ £ 269.00 with KLM
• Flights from Gatwick to Harare- Zimbabwe @ £ 309.00 with Air Zimbabwe
• Flights via Amsterdam to Harare @ £369.00 with KLM
• Flights from Heathrow & Manchester @ £ 399.00 with Qatar Airways
• Fly with Lufthansa from Dublin to Harare @ £ 449.00.
Airlines flying to Harare
Both domestic and international airlines provide cheap flights to Harare. All leading airlines like Etihad, EvaAir, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Kingfisher, Air India, Emirates, Air France, Air China, China Airways, Jet Airways, etc provides cheap flights to Harare.
• South African Airways
• Kenya Airways
• Ethiopian Airways
• Air Zimbabwe
• Virgin Atlantic
• Air France

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Zimbabwe Basic Facts – Time zone, Location, topography, Neighbours, government, climate, Zimbabwe Provinces, Natural Resources, Commercial banks in Zimbabwe, Major Cities, Provinces, Languages and Religions; Zimbabwe National Parks.
Location: Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the continent of Africa, between the Rivers Limpopo and Zambezi.
Size: 390,757 sq km (Land: 386,848 sq km / water: 3,910 sq km)
Neighbours: It shares borders with Mozambique in the east, South Africa in the south, Botswana in the southwest and Zambia in the northwest.
Topography: Most of the country is elevated in the central plateau (highveld) stretching from the southwest to the northwest at altitudes between 1200 and 1600m.
Capital City: Harare; Bulawayo is the other major city in the country
Zimbabwe Provinces: Bulawayo, Harare, Manicaland, Mashonaland (Central, East and West), Masvingo, Matabeleland (North and South) and Midlands.
Climate: Although located in the tropics, temperate conditions prevail all year. It is hot and dry from August to October; prolonged rains come from November to March. Night-time temperatures can fall below freezing.
Government: Constitutional democracy with a democratically elected President – Current Head of State is H.E. President Robert Mugabe of ZANU-PF. Currently; it is a coalition government with Morgan Tsvangirai of MDC-T as Prime Minister. The President appoints the Cabinet.
Independence: 18 April, 1980
National Colours: Green, Yellow, Red and Black
National Airlines: Air Zimbabwe
Population: 11,651,857 residents
Culture: Zimbabwe is culturally diverse with different cultures, values and traditional ceremonies. Shona is the largest ethnic group in the country.
Languages: English (Official); Shona, Ndebele (National). Other languages are Shangaan, Kalanga, Sotho, Ndau, Venda, Tonga and Nambya.
Religions: syncretism (part Christian, part indigenous beliefs), Christians, indigenous beliefs and Islam
Economy: Currently the economy is just recovering. Agriculture is the principal economic activity with crops including corn, cotton, tobacco, wheat, coffee, sugarcane, peanuts; sheep, goats, pigs. Major natural resources include gold, nickel, copper, iron, coal, chromium ore, asbestos, lithium, tin and platinum
Tourist Attractions: Zimbabwe tourist attractions include the spectacular Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, Ancient ruins such as Khami, Dhlo-Dhlo and Naletale Ruins.
Zimbabwe National Parks: Matobo National Park, Matusadona National Park, Gonarezhou National Park, Hwange National Park, Mana Pools National Park, Victoria Falls National Park, Chizarira National Park and Zambezi National Park
Banking: There are several foreign and local commercial banks in Zimbabwe. They include Barclays Bank, Zimbabwe, African Development bank, Bank of Credit and Commerce, Societe Generale Bank, Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe, First Merchant Bank, Interfin Merchant Bank, Meridien International Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Time Bank, Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe, Trust Merchant Bank, First Banking Corp., Universal Merchant Bank Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe Banking Corp. All banks are found in the capital
Currency: Dollaro di Zimbabwe
Time Zone: Zimbabwe is 2 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Dialing code: +263
Best Time to Visit: The best months to visit Zimbabwe are April to May and August to September.