• Zimbabwe

    Welcome to Zimbabwe, a land steeped in history. The name Zimbabwe derives from the Shona expression zimba ramabwe, meaning “big house of stone.” Zimbabwe’s recorded history goes back tens of thousands of years, a place where legends of Arab traders, English explorers, and Zulu warlords collide with the wildlife of Hwange and the mountains of the Eastern Highlands. The sweep and grandeur of Zimbabwe offers something for everyone.

    This enchanting country is home to a portion of the magnificent Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and the numerous adventure activities it supports. These include bungee jumping, white water rafting, river boating, and canoeing as well as aerial flights offering unparalleled views of the Falls. The warm heart of the Zimbabwean nation welcomes visitors to a land of history and natural beauty. The Falls and wildlife paradise of Mana Pools account for just two of Zimbabwe’s four World Heritage Sites. The others are comprised of the medieval African cities Khame near Bulawayo, and Great Zimbabwe, from which the modern nation takes its name. These two historical cultural sites, along with Dhio Dhio and Nalatele, are the largest and most well preserved of more than 150 walled towns in Zimbabwe. The great Zimbabwe Ruins are the largest stone structures in Africa after the pyramids in Egypt, and their mysterious past continues to enthrall visitors.

    Zimbabwe’s flora and fauna change with the land, as it sweeps from the highveld through the central plateau to the lowveld. Habitats range between deep river gorges, open savannah, grasslands, and mist covered highlands. Lake Kariba, one of the largest man-made lakes in Africa, offers superb game viewing by canoe, motorboat, or houseboat as well as excellent fishing for bream, carp, black bass and the famed tiger fish.

    The drama and beauty of the landscape is matched by a rich and infinitely varied wildlife. Combine these factors with an enormous range of outdoor activities and an exciting cultural scene, and one finds it easy to see why more and more tourists want to discover Zimbabwe for themselves.

     

     

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