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Zimbabwe

Home to Victoria Falls, the wild Zambezi floodplains of Mana Pools, and some of the most experienced walking-safari guides on the continent — Zimbabwe rewards travellers who want raw wilderness over polish.

Where to Go

Top 5 Places in Zimbabwe

The places that make Zimbabwe worth crossing an ocean for.

1
Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

The largest sheet of falling water on Earth, and one of the genuine must-see natural wonders of the world.

2
Mana Pools National Park

Mana Pools National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage floodplain on the Zambezi, famous for walking safaris and exceptionally relaxed elephant herds.

3
Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park

Zimbabwe's largest reserve, with some of the biggest elephant concentrations left anywhere in Africa.

4
Matobo Hills

Matobo Hills

Ancient granite kopjes, San rock art thousands of years old, and one of the highest densities of leopard and black eagle in the region.

5
Great Zimbabwe National Monument

Great Zimbabwe National Monument

The stone ruins of a medieval African city, and the largest ancient structure in Sub-Saharan Africa after the pyramids — the country takes its name from this site.

Where to Stay

Top 5 Properties in Zimbabwe

A working shortlist, not an exhaustive one — five properties we'd genuinely recommend first.

The Victoria Falls Hotel 1

The Victoria Falls Hotel

Location
Victoria Falls
Style
Heritage Hotel
Signature
A colonial-era landmark a short walk from the Falls
Ideal For
First-time visitors wanting Falls access on foot
Zambezi Expeditions (African Bush Camps) 2

Zambezi Expeditions (African Bush Camps)

Location
Mana Pools National Park
Style
Seasonal Tented Camp
Signature
Walking and canoe safaris among relaxed elephant herds
Ideal For
Experienced safari travellers
Somalisa Camp (African Bush Camps) 3

Somalisa Camp (African Bush Camps)

Location
Hwange National Park
Style
Classic Safari Camp
Signature
Waterhole sightings from camp itself
Ideal For
Elephant enthusiasts
Matetsi Victoria Falls 4

Matetsi Victoria Falls

Location
Zambezi National Park
Style
Riverside Luxury Lodge
Signature
Private stretch of the Zambezi River frontage
Ideal For
Combining safari with Falls access
Singita Pamushana Lodge 5

Singita Pamushana Lodge

Location
Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve
Style
Ultra-Luxury Safari
Signature
Rhino conservation and Shangaan-inspired architecture
Ideal For
Design-led luxury travellers

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