Zimbabwe
Sheer opulent extravagance and at its deafening crescendo, the ‘Smoke that Thunders'.
One of the world’s bucket list sights.
Not many African wonders compare to this hypnotic vision, leaving visitors showered in amazement and perhaps even misty eyed as they soak in its sheer magnificence.
This wonder, located on the mighty Zambezi River, offers opportunity for many camera angles both from Zambia or Zimbabwe.
Highlights
Victoria Falls
Hwange National Park
Lake Kariba
Zambezi River
Khami Ruins
Mana Pools
Great Zimbabwe National Monument
Matopos National Park
Chimanimani National Park
Chinhoyi Caves
General Travel Information
CAPITAL
Harare
CURRENCIES ACCEPTED
USD and ZAR cash
LOCAL TIME
GMT+2
GETTING THERE
Fly to Johannesburg and then Harare, Bulawayo or Victoria Falls
POPULATION
16 Million
TRAVEL WITH CHILDREN
Very safe to travel with children. Certain safaris require children to be 12 years and older
LANGUAGES
English is the official language with various natives languages
GENERAL SAFETY
Very safe with low levels of petty crime
LOCAL CURRENCY
Zimbabwe dollar and USD
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
Malaria Area. Yellow Fever vaccination required 10 prior to arrival
When to Visit
Hwange National Park
January
Fair
July
Excellent
February
Fair
August
Excellent
March
Fair
September
Excellent
April
Good
October
Excellent
May
Good
November
Good
June
Excellent
December
Fair
Mana Pools National Park
January
Poor
July
Excellent
February
Poor
August
Excellent
March
Poor
September
Excellent
April
Fair
October
Excellent
May
Good
November
Good
June
Excellent
December
Fair