Best Zimbabwe Tourist Attractions

Best Zimbabwe Tourist Attractions

Through the past two to three decades, as a safari destination, Zimbabwe has struggled with internal political matters that have 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. Zimbabwe travel 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 their 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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  • The Perfect Victoria Falls Honeymoon Safari

    Victoria Falls is the ideal destination for a honeymoon or romantic safari. Victoria Falls is an awe-inspiring sight, and it's easy to see why it has become one of the most popular destinations for couples on honeymoon or romantic safari.

  • Canoeing On The Upper Zambezi

    Your correspondent has been travelling and going on safari in Africa since the early 1980s. I have lost count of the many, majestic sunsets, of the unique wildlife moments accidentally captured by a camera and of the multitude of happy days with friends in remote places.

  • Best Victoria Falls Adventure Activities

    The Victoria Falls is not only celebrated as one of the worlds most beautiful sights but it also is known as the adventure capital of Africa. With Victoria Falls being on most safari itineraries it is good to know what to do and see when in town, whether you are staying on the Zambian or on the Zimbabwean side of the Falls.

  • Best Victoria Falls Relaxed Activities

    The Victoria  Falls area has gained a reputation over the past two decades as one of the adventure centres of the world.  From bungee jumping to white water rafting, there will be some activity for the adrenalin junkie.  However, this is not what the Vic Falls was traditionally about.