Zimbabwe – Land Of Thundering Waters And Wildlife

Zimbabwe is landlocked in the middle of Mozambique, Botswana, South Africa and Zambia. Most of the country is elevated on a plateau 900m above sea level, resulting in a mild climate. The great Zambezi River forms its northern frontier. It is here that the most impressive wildlife sanctuaries and dramatic landscapes lie. Zimbabwe is perhaps most famous for the Victoria Falls, one of Africa's most thrilling spectacles. 'The smoke that thunders' is the world's largest curtain of falling water and is almost 2km wide.

Twelve percent of Zimbabwe is set aside for conservation. The biggest conservation area is the nearby Hwange National Park, with the greatest concentration of game of all parks in Zimbabwe. Over 400 bird species and 100 animal species are to be found.  Blessed with a good infrastructure and road network, Zimbabwe offers fishing, water-skiing and boating on the man-made Lake Kariba, hiking in the rolling Eastern Highlands and walking through the balancing boulders of the Matopos.

Or you can explore the impressive ancient ruins of Great Zimbabwe, (the 'house of stone') from which the country gets its name. Zimbabwe is home to the grand Victoria Falls. Described by David Livingstone as 'scenes so lovely must have been gazed on by angels in their flight' Zimbabwe also has so much more to offer as anyone who has been to Lake Kariba, the Eastern Highlands or the mysterious ruins of Great Zimbabwe, will gladly testify. 

Why you should visit the home of one of the World's Seven wonders and four Heritage Sites ?

• Zimbabwe is home to the Victoria Falls, which is one of the Natural Wonders of the World and has 4 World Heritage Sites - Victoria Falls, Mana Pools National Park, The Great Zimbabwe Ruins and the Khame Ruins.
  
• Lake Kariba is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world and a dream for angling enthusiasts
  
• Zimbabwe has beautiful and awe inspiring National Parks which offer great game opportunities - Hwange, Mana Pools, Matusadona and Chizarira.
  
• For the Adrenalin Junkie, Victoria Falls offers exhilarating activities, from Bungi Jumping off the Victoria Falls bridge to white river rafting and canoeing on the lower Zambezi.
  
• Zimbabwe has a rich history and culture and the people are hospitable and friendly and eager to share their country with you.