Zimbabwe has endured plenty of strife in the last 10 years, but is turning the corner, and a wonderful destination. The people are warm and friendly and will welcome you! The wildlife is excellent, and so far there are very few other tourists there! Zimbabwe is another landlocked country of 150,000sq miles – about the size of California. With a population of nearly 12 million, it has a diverse economy – mining, tobacco, tourism. The main park areas are Matusadonna, along the South shore of Lake Kariba, Mana Pools on the South banks of the Zambezi, overlooking Zambia, Hwange and Victoria Falls. There are some excellent lodges for mass tourism, and small camps for our more personalized experiences. Guides in Zimbabwe are particularly well informed. Additional adventures such as canoeing on the Zambezi, tiger fishing, elephant back safaris, the worlds best white water rafting and bunjee jumping make Zimbabwe an exciting destination. The weather is best in their winter, May to August, and on until October is the best time to be there. Safaris that include Zimbabwe typically will include some time in Zambia, Botswana, and or South Africa.
Highlights:



Elephant feeding in the Zambezi, near Mana Pools: Canoeing along the Zambezi is a truly unique way to view wildlife. Especially during the drier and hotter months, vast numbers of Elephant, Buffalo, and Antelope come down to the river to drink. In addition to the superb bird life, huge numbers of Hippos and Crocodile are seen. The canoes are stable and guides are skilled in avoiding potential danger on this thrilling experience. The sunsets and sunrises on the river are without equal. Trips may be up to five days, camping at varying levels of comfort on the banks of the Zambezi.


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