Best Zimbabwe Tourist Attractions

Best Zimbabwe Tourist Attractions

Through the past two to three decades, Zimbabwe has struggled with internal political matters that has seen the world as a whole shun the country. Tourism figures during this time have fallen off the cliff and, as a result, the demise of a whole host of lodges, camps and safari operators.

But this is all changing, albeit slowly; it is changing all the same. Tourism figures are gaining momentum, and there is now a lot more interest in travelling within one of Africa's best safari destinations that still does offer fantastic tourist attractions.

As far as wildlife sanctuaries go, Zimbabwe to this day still offers up some of Africa's most fabled offerings: Hwange, Mana Pools, Gonarezhou, Matobo National Parks and there surrounding private wildlife areas. The amazing variety of attractions within the country includes; Victoria Falls, Batoka Gorge, the Zambezi River, Lake Kariba, The Great Zimbabwe Ruins, the Chimanimani Mountains and the Zimbabwe Lowveld, to mention only but a few.

Below is a list of the top attractions that we recommend tourists visit when on safari in Zimbabwe. We will be adding more as soon as the need arises.

Top Tourist Attractions In Zimbabwe

  • Victoria Falls

    "Mosi-oa-Tanya" The Smoke That Thunders... Victoria Falls on the Zimbabwe side of the mighty Zambezi play host to the adventure capital of Southern Africa, a World Heritage Site, a Natural Wonder of the World, the longest waterfall on the planet and one of the top destinations to visit.

  • Hwange National Park

    Hwange National Park, one of Africa's best known and famed National Parks, and for a good reason, the wildlife experiences within the park are nothing short of spectacular. The park is open to visitors year-round, with the dry season being best for wildlife sightings and photography.

  • Matobo National Park

    Zimbabwe's amazing little Matobo National Park offers guests a visually spectacular landscape featuring granite domes, spires and balancing rock formations along with a rich cultural history dating back over 2 000 years and a successful breeding program for both Black and White Rhinos.

  • Mana Pools National Park

    Zimbabwe's amazing Mana Pools National Park in the north of the country is as wild as one can find today in Africa. A destination awaits that is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including; lion elephant, buffalo, leopard, cheetah, wild dog and hyena.

  • Gonarezhou National Park

    Gonarezhou National Park covering over 5 000 km², is Zimbabwe's second-largest national park offers up the famous Chilojo Cliffs, meandering rivers and extensive woodlands crammed full with over 11 000 elephants, 400 species of bird and 89 large mammals.

  • Lake Kariba

    Lake Kariba is 290 km long, and 32 km at its widest is the second-largest man-made dam in the world. Renowned for game viewing, birding, photography, fishing and houseboat cruises, especially around the Matusadona National Park and the Chete Safari Area.
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  • Somalisa Expeditions Camp
    Somalisa Expeditions Camp is the perfect destination for those who are purely interested in nothing else other than the surrounding wildlife and birdlife, photography and that authentic traditional safari experience that only Hwange can offer.
  • Camelthorn Lodge
    Camelthorn Lodge located in a pristine acacia forest near the southern edge of the famed Ngamo Plains just outside the Hwange National Park. Safari activities in which one can partake, including day and night drives, horseback safaris and the exciting "pump run" all-day game drive.
  • Khayelitshe House
    Khayelitshe House is an exclusive use option best suited for a small group of friends or family on safari together located just outside the Matobos National Park boundary, with easy access into the national park and all of her attractions.
  • Victoria Falls Safari Lodge
    Victoria Falls Safari Lodge is located 4km from Victoria Falls, one of Southern Africa's must-visit destinations with excellent accommodation options and most importantly, access to Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River and the Zambezi National Park.
  • Bumi Hills Safari Lodge
    Along with a strong focus on complete relaxation, Bumi Hills Safari Lodge features the natural wonders of Kariba. Having the Zambezi escarpment as its backdrop, the lodge overlooks the foreshore below and the vastness associated with Lake Kariba.
  • Nehimba Lodge
    Nehimba Lodge within its own private safari concession in the Hwange National Park offers guest exceptional wildlife and birdlife sightings year-round. Evenings at the lodge can be most entertaining with close encounters with elephants should one be lucky enough.