2. Even though Zimbabwe is not typically known for its tourist
trail, it is an amazing destination to explore in Southern
Africa.
The land has many adventures to offer ranging from Medieval
ruins to stunning national parks and even dam cruises. It is a
land filled with many offers and many surprises for those who
venture into her midst.
This is a country that few people know much about, so below
are the best things to do and their highlights.
Introduction
3. Victoria Falls is one of 7 natural wonders of the world, who doesn’t want to check it off their bucket
list? Victoria Falls straddles the boarder between Zimbabwe and Zambia. It is not that far from
Botswana either which makes it perfect for a stopover on any Southern Africa trip. Stay a night or
two at Shoestring Backpackers you are sure to love it. With a pool, bar, cafe, communal kitchen and
free wifi, it’s a basic backpackers, but has a great vibe and offers everything from camping to dorm
beds and private room accomodation. Peer over the edge of the falls from Devils Pools, bungee
jump into the air or white water raft on some great rapids, there is plenty of fun to choose from if
you have the budget.
Victoria Falls
4. Kariba Dam has been known a long time as Zimbabwe’s playground
because it is a super relaxing place to chill out with a bunch of
friends. It is located about 5 hours from Harare so get a group of
mates together and rent a houseboat from Kariba Town, this is an
awesome way to experience the Dam. The Dam is one of the largest
artificial lakes in the world and definitely one of the best things to
do in Zimbabwe. As you sail along the lake, you will see a lot of
game, including the Big 5 and some amazing sunsets. Fishing is
almost never ending, as well as visiting some of the islands here, so
you should allow yourself at least 2 days to get the best from this
destination.
Houseboat on
Kariba Dam
5. Matopos National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is famous for the
numerous boulders that rest on top of each other across the landscape. It is a
lot like Devils Marbles in Australia, there are some gorgeous geological
formations here that seem to defy gravity!Matopos National Park is located
near the city of Bulwayo, and is split between two sections. One section is the
recreational area, which showcases the rock art caves, including traditional
works by San people. The second section is the game area, which is where
you’ll spot your rhinos and your leopards.
Spot Rhinos in
Matopos
National Park
