Travel to Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls is the visiting card of Zimbabwe, which makes the country a major draw for millions of tourists. Without any doubts it is one of the world’s grandest natural spectacles and Zimbabwe’s most populous area. Victoria falls’ gurgling sound and pristine beauty can not be compared with anything on earth. No trip to Zimbabwe is complete without visiting its capital Harare, at the same time the largest city of Zimbabwe and usual starting point for any visit. Make a stop at the Queen Victoria Museum, impressing the visitors by the unique collection of African art and some anthropological exhibits of the area. Be sure to buy the souvenirs at the Mbane Musika, an open-air market and enjoy the items of local flora at the Botanical Garden. Due to its pleasant climate, Harare is known as the ‘Sunshine City’. Bulawayo is the second largest city of the country. It boasts of the National Museum, the Railway museum, the ancient Khami ruins, located nearby.

Travelling to the south you can witness the Rhodes Matopos National Park, notable for its exotic formations of huge granite boulders. This area is also popular with visitors because of Cecil Rhodes’ grave and a well-stocked game park. Coming to Mutare, you should know that this area is regarded as the pride of the Eastern highlands. The ruins of Great Zimbabwe, located near the present-day town of Masvingo, are also worth visiting. The nature lovers, planning the trip to Zimbabwe, will be satisfied as the country offers some of the best wildlife parks in southern Africa, like Hwange National Park, Mopani Forest, and Lake Kariba National Park. There are also several botanical gardens, sanctuaries and more than a dozen national safari areas for hunting.