One of the most spectacular tourist destinations in the world, Zimbabwe constantly invites superlatives.
The name Zimbabwe is believed to derive from the Shona term dzimba-dza-mabwe which translated means "large house of stone" referring to the ancient ruins of
Great Zimbabwe in the south of the country.
This landlocked country in Southern Africa is sandwiched between South Africa to the south and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the west and Mozambique to the east. The total area is only 390,580 sq km which is just a bit bigger than Japan or the state of Montana. Yet this small country once described as the "Jewel of Africa" has just so much to offer.
Rich in natural resources such as coal, chromium ore, asbestos, gold, nickel, copper, iron ore, vanadium, lithium, tin, platinum and recently discovered diamonds. Soils that are so fertile it was once the breadbasket of Africa. Weather that has been voted many times as one of the best climates in the world.
But surely it's greatest assets at least for this travel website are it's tourists attractions. With 13% of Zimbabwe's total land (50 000sq km) area preserved as wildlife estates some of which are without equal like Mana Pools, Hwange,
Matobo Hills, Matusadona and
Gonarezhou.
On the northern border we have the mighty Zambezi River which gives rise to 3 outstanding tourist attractions; Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba and the lower Zambezi River's Mana Pools, all of which are filled with unsurpassed natural beauty and wildlife, surely making Zimbabwe one of the most desirable wildlife and safari destinations in Africa.
Pre the year 2000, Zimbabwe's infrastructure was in good shape.
However, the political turmoil under the leadership of Robert Mugabe almost brought the country to it's knees and only though the sheer resilience of the Zimbabwe people has it managed to survive and it's now bouncing back with fury to it's former glory.
However, logistically it is still quite a difficult country to get around, this is mainly due to the collapse of the national airline Air Zimbabwe. So for safety and ease it is highly advisable to make travel arrangements through a reputable
Zimbabwean tour operator.
There is a lot to know before visiting our beautiful country, please take time to click on the links below for more in-depth information about Zimbabwe.
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