Zimbabwe Game Reserves

'Despite Zimbabwe's current political and economic problems the country itself will always offer superb wildlife experiences in some of the finest reserves on the Africa continent. Experience for yourself the the water wilderness of Lake Kariba and Mana Pools to Hwange, Matobo and Gona-Re-Zhou. The crowning glory of Zimbabwe's natural beauty is the mighty Victoria Falls plunging down the Zambezi'

VICTORIA FALLS

'Africa's undisputed "Adventure Capital"t' Size & Location: 1.7km When to visit: Peak flood season is around March and April and the full power of the falls can be experienced in all its glory. Climate: Winter - The cool and dry (April to August) / Summer - hot and wet (November to March) Rainfall: Unavailable CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON VICTORIA FALLS

HWANGE NATIONAL PARK

'Hwange the largest of Zimbabwe National Parks' Size & Location: 14 000² When to visit: Year round Climate: Winter - The cool and dry (April to August) / Summer - hot and wet (November to March) Rainfall: Unavailable CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON HWANGE NATIONAL PARK

MATOBO NATIONAL PARK

'With appeal for all nature & wildlife lovers especially with its rare species of white rhino and black eagle' Size & Location: 43 200 hectares When to visit: Year round Climate: Winter - The cool and dry (April to August) / Summer - hot and wet (November to March) Rainfall: Unavailable CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON MATOBO NATIONAL PARK

MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK

'A remarkable concentration of wild animals, including elephants, buffalo, leopards and cheetahs' Size & Location: +-2 200² When to visit: The park is usually only open during the dry season from 1st May to 31st October Climate: Winter - The cool and dry (April to August) / Summer - very hot and wet (November to March) Rainfall: Unavailable CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK

GONAREZHOU NATIONAL PARK

'Zimbabwe's second largest game reserve is situated in the south-eastern corner of the country' Size & Location: 5 000km² When to visit: The park is usually only open during the dry season from 1st May to 31st October Climate: Winter - The cool and dry (April to August) / Summer - hot and wet (November to March) Rainfall: Unavailable CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON GONAREZHOU NATIONAL PARK

LAKE KARIBA

'Visit the second largest manmade dam in the world' Size & Location: 290km long, 32km at its widest and has a minimum depth of 120 metres When to visit: Year round Climate: Winter - The cool and dry (April to August) / Summer - hot and wet (November to March) Rainfall: Unavailable Altitude: 500m CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON LAKE KARIBA

GREAT ZIMBABWE RUINS

'The grand concept is an eloquent testament to the advanced culture of its African builders' Size & Location: 270 hectares When to visit: Year round Climate: Winter - The cool and dry (April to August) / Summer - hot and wet (November to March) Rainfall: Unavailable CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON GREAT ZIMBABWE RUINS

HARARE

'Harare has some very interesting markets where the visitor can find a wealth of local arts and craft' Size & Location: 1,903,510 people When to visit: Year round Climate: Winter - The cool and dry (April to August) / Summer - hot and wet (November to March) Rainfall: Unavailable Altitude: 1500m CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON HARARE

BULAWAYO

'Bulawayo has a charm of its own and Africa’s largest steam train museum' Size & Location: 1 300 000 people When to visit: Year round Climate: Warm to hot in summer with rain and cool and dry in winter Rainfall: 920 metres above sea level Altitude: 366m to 609m above sea level CLICK FOR MORE INFO ON BULAWAYO