Top 10 Places To Visit in Zimbabwe
Explore the top 10 places to visit in Zimbabwe, from the majestic Victoria Falls to the bustling city of Harare. Learn about the history and culture of each place and find out what to do and see.
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Lake Kariba
Located on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia, Lake Kariba is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Popular activities include fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. The lake is also home to several luxury resorts and houseboats.
Victoria Falls
Although not technically a beach, Victoria Falls offers breathtaking views of one of the world's most famous waterfalls. Visitors can enjoy activities such as bungee jumping, white water rafting, and helicopter tours.
Mazvikadei
This scenic beach is located on the shores of Lake Chivero, just a short drive from Harare. Activities include swimming, fishing, and boating. The beach is also home to several lodges and campsites.
Kariba Town Beach
Another popular spot on Lake Kariba, Kariba Town Beach is known for its beautiful sunsets and fishing opportunities. Visitors can also explore nearby attractions such as the Kariba Dam and Matusadona National Park.
Troutbeck Resort
Located in the Eastern Highlands, Troutbeck Resort is a popular destination for hiking, horseback riding, and golfing. The resort also features a private beach on Lake Nyanga, where visitors can swim, fish, and paddle boat.
Eastern Beach
Situated on the eastern shore of Lake Victoria, Eastern Beach is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. Visitors can also explore nearby attractions such as the city of Mutare and the nearby Vumba Mountains.
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge
Located on the shores of Lake Kariba, Bumi Hills Safari Lodge offers luxury accommodations and a private beach. Activities include game drives, fishing, and sunset cruises.
Chinhoyi Caves
Although not a traditional beach, the Chinhoyi Caves offer a unique swimming experience in crystal clear, underground pools. Visitors can also explore the surrounding caves and rock formations.
Chimanimani Mountains
Located in the eastern part of the country, the Chimanimani Mountains offer stunning hiking trails and breathtaking views. Visitors can also swim in nearby streams and waterfalls.
Tashinga
Situated on the shores of Lake Kariba, Tashinga is known for its beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing.
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Best places to visit in Zimbabwe
Harare City
Harare City is the Capital of Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls
This is a must see tourist attraction in Zimbabwe. Most people visit the falls between July and August when the weather is dry and less misty.
River Zambezi
The Zambezi (also spelled Zambeze and Zambesi) is the fourth-longest river in Africa, the longest east-flowing river in Africa and the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean from Africa. The area of its basin is 1,390,000 square kilometres (540,000 sq mi), slightly less than half of the Nile's. The 2,574-kilometre long river (1,599 mi) rises in Zambia and flows through eastern Angola, along the eastern border of Namibia and the northern border of Botswana, then along the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe to Mozambique, where it crosses the country to empty into the Indian Ocean.
Chinhoyi Caves
The Chinhoyi Caves (previously the Sinoia Caves) are a group of limestone and dolomite caves in north central Zimbabwe. Since 1955 they are designated as a National Park and managed by the Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority.
Bulawayo city
After Harare, Bulawayo is the second most visited town in Zimbabwe. You may also consider visiting Railway museum around the town to enjoy the view of a passenger coach used in 1904.
Mutare town
In this town you’ll have the art gallery and the Mzilikazi art and craft center to gaze. You can visit the Rhodes museum, the Aloe garden in the main park as well as the Vumba gardens. Then you can enjoy a wildlife view at the Chimanimani national park, Thompson Vlei and the Cecil Kop Nature reserve.
The Great Zimbabwe Ruins
It offers an impressive set of ancient stone complexes that are believed to have been built between the 13th and the 15th centuries during the existence of Munumatapa Kingdom.
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Top 10 Things to do in Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe!
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Home to the World’s largest man made lake by volume “Lake Kariba”, this destination is further enriched by its wide & magnificent tourism offering that is recognized as one of the finest in Africa! Here are the favorite things to do when you #VisitMashwest!
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Discover the Best of Zimbabwe
Discover the best of Zimbabwe with private safaris from Enchanting Travels! Our team of destination experts provide you with their top 10 recommended places to visit in Zimbabwe.
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Great Zimbabwe
Ancient worlds await in Great Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was believed to have been constructed around AD1100, and was still lived in up until the 15th century. Ideal for those seeking culture, history and excited by the idea of archaeological digs, you can take a walk through time with the many rulers. Once a key trading position, this ancient city is also believed to once be the home for the legendary Queen of Sheba!
Hwange National Park
Explore Zimbabwe’s largest game park - located on the border of Botswana! With a vast array of scenery from the semi-arid scrub of the Kalahari Desert to granite hills and forests, Hwange is brimming with over 100 species of mammals, and other flora and fauna. Discover lions, leopards, rhinos and huge herds of elephants. The most enchanting experience of Hwange are the night drives and walking safaris!
Lake Kariba & Matusadona
See the Big Five in the Zambezi valley! Located on the islands and southern shores of Lake Kariba, which is one of the world's largest manmade lakes, Matusadona National Park is marvelous for your wildlife vacation in Zimbabwe. A haven for bird life, large herds of elephants, black and white rhinos, wily crocodiles, cautious antelopes, and grazing buffaloes that roam freely, the park offers the second-largest population of lions in Africa. Experience game drives, bush walks and exciting activities on the water!
Mana Pools
Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools is one of Africa’s best national parks for close encounters! Over the last millennia, the mighty Zambezi River has created many islands, channels and sandbanks in the Lower Zambezi Valley proving many small oxbow lakes, ideal for thirsty elephants, buffalos and hippos and bird life! Head out on a walking or canoe safari in this enchanting destination!
Matopos
Explore a world of rocks! Matopos National Park offers you a wonderful panorama of World’s View, where the grave of Cecil John Rhodes, a mining magnate and founder of De Beers diamond company, is located. The granite hills of Matopos are over two billion years old and you can discover well-preserved rock paintings that date back to the Stone Age, hence why Matopos is a UNESCO World Heritage Site! This habitat is also a wildlife sanctuary and home to black and white rhinos, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, leopards, and hyenas!
Victoria Falls
Allow your heart to skip a beat as you watch cascades of water descend at the breathtaking Victoria Falls, part of the Zambezi River. The roar and spray of water can be heard well before you reach the viewpoint. David Livingstone called this natural wonder in action angels in their flight! The most enchanting way of experiencing Victoria Falls is by helicopter, light-aircraft, microlight or ultralight, as an aerial view gives you a new perspective. If you are feeling daring, Enchanting Travels can arrange a bungee jump over the Zambezi River, or the chance to canoe through herds of hippos and crocodiles within Zambezi National Park, which is also home to big cats and most of the Big Five!
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Lion Park, Harare: Tourist Attractions in Zimbabwe
Plan your trip to the Lion PArk when in Harare – its an enjoyable half day trip from city. The Lion Park is located on the outskirts of Harare city… and houses a large number of lions and other wild animals. The wildlife park is a popular tourist destination with first-time visitors to Zimbabwe.
Chinhoyi Caves
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Zimbabwe in 2018
Zimbabwe in 2018
This is a video of Zimbabwe made from just some of the footage I've captured this year from various projects. Zimbabwe is filled with beautiful places and beautiful people. It's been quite the journey, and I've met many new people and friends along the way. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of my 2018!
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Mazowe in Zimbabwe, Grace Mugabe's farm, tourism, travel,
Grace Mugabe developed the farm while her husband was president
Illegal workers have invaded the farm of former Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe to mine for gold.
Reporters from the Zimbabwean newspaper Newsday found them uprooting lemon trees, digging shafts and loading gold ore into lorries.
After unsuccessfully confronting them on Thursday, Mrs Mugabe reported the matter to the police.
The farm is in Mazowe, where she had forcefully evicted villagers in 2015 - while her husband was still in power.
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Mrs Mugabe said in a statement to the police obtained by the New Zimbabwe website that she was touring the farm when she was shocked to find approximately 400 men illegally panning for gold.
When she confronted them at the farm, some 40km (25 miles) north of Harare, she said they started to shout obscenities at me and continued with their unlawful activities.
Newsday reports that one worker shouted at her:
You no longer have any power to remove us. This is the new dispensation, we do what we want.
Last year Mrs Mugabe was widely reported to be preparing to replace her aging husband as president of Zimbabwe.
But the rumours were not welcomed by parts of the ruling party and he was ousted from office in November, to be replaced by his long-time ally Emmerson Mnangagwa.
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The life of Grace Mugabe
Began affair with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe, 41 years her senior, while working as a typist in state house
Mr Mugabe was still married to his first wife, Sally, who was terminally ill at the time
Married Mr Mugabe, her second husband, in 1996 in an extravagant ceremony
They have three children - Bona, Robert and Chatunga
Nicknamed Gucci Grace by her critics who accuse her of lavish spending
Named head of Zanu-PF women's league in 2014
Rumoured to be lining herself up to take over from her husband as president of Zimbabwe
Those rumours were followed by Mr Mugabe being ousted from power after 37 years.
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Ep10|S1| We Are on the Verge of Losing this Gem????| Small Bridge Dam, Mutare Zimbabwe| Zimbabwe Vlog|
All you need to know about Small Bridge Dam (which is another Zimbabwe travel destination in Penhalonga, near Mutare Manicaland/Easternhighlands) is shared in this vlog by a Zimbabwean Travel Youtuber.
When I learnt about mercury & cyanide now being detected in this waterbody & the other surrounding ones I was gut wrenched. I thought of all the fish & how people loved to swim in this clear, spectacular waterbody & immediately I knew I had to visit it without fail. Its serene beauty deserves to be known & you deserve to experience it too hopefully before it is just another hazardous site to stay away from. The last time I checked EMA was promising to do something about the illegal mining which is the cause of the mercury & cyanide deposits. So hopefully my biggest fear is not going to become a reality for this gem... ...& I also hope that you enjoy this video of my visit there highlighting its beauty :).
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Chinhoyi Recreational Park
Find out what to do in #Chinhoyi! In this video of the Tourism Lookout we not only talk about the Chinhoyi Caves tour but also The Lion Enclosure, picnics games and lots of fun!
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Makuti to Mana Pools, Zimbabwe. Travel guide.
At the town of Makuti, situated high on Zambezi Escarpment, you need to fill up your tanks as there are no petrol or diesel available in Mana Pools National Park.
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This is also a good time to do some last minute shopping or to enjoy an ice-cold beer at the hotel.
16 Km from Makuti on your way to Zambia you will reach the National Parks office situated at Marongora.
All visitors to the Zambezi Valley must obtain an entry permit here.
You won't be allowed into the reserve without it.
The view onto the Zambezi Valley from the top of the escarpment is magnificent and on a clear day you can see forever.
Descending the winding pass to the foot of the escarpment you reach the turnoff to Mana Pools 16 km from Marongora where you obtained your permit.
Turn right onto the gravel road.
The distance to Nyamepi Camp and the reception office is 72 km and could take up to 2 hours to reach.
Although most types of vehicles can negotiate most of the roads in the park, care should be taken especially at the sandy river crossings.
The 220 000 ha Mana pools National Park lies in the north of Zimbabwe between the Rukomechi and Sapi rivers.
The Zambezi River forms the northern boundary and the Zambezi Escarpment the southern.
Huge herds of elephant and buffalo occur in the park and lion, waterbuck, zebra and impala are plentiful.
Nearly 400 species of bird have been recorded in the area.
Open in the dry months from May to October Mana Pools is one of the most untamed areas of the country and tourist is still allowed to walk away from his vehicle through tall open forest of mahogany and acacia.
Elephant and lion are common residents so walkers need to be alert.
The Zambezi valley is one of the low-lying areas of the country with very high temperatures in the summer.
The best times to visit are the late winter or spring months when the temperatures are milder.
During the dry winter months the animals concentrate round the waterholes and the banks of the Zambezi. The veld is dry and brown with little or no grass.
When the rains comes, normally in early November, the land is suddenly transformed into a green haven.
The floodplains become carpeted with lush green grass. The whole area resembles an enormous park.
During this time the large pools along the banks of the river, which give the area its name, fills up from the heavy rains.
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Driving in Zimbabwe : Kariba to Harare via Makuti, Karoi, Lion's Den, Chinhoyi along A1 road
Kariba, town, northern Zimbabwe. Situated on the south bank of the Zambezi River and built on the twin hills of Botererkwa overlooking Kariba Gorge and Lake Kariba (one of the world’s largest man-made lakes), the town was established in 1957 by the Federal Power Board to accommodate Kariba Dam’s construction staff as well as settlers. The name means “where the waters have been trapped.” During the five-year construction of the dam, the Batonka people living in the areas to be flooded were relocated, as were animals marooned by the formation of the lake. Kariba has become one of Zimbabwe’s major tourist resorts largely because of its location on the lake and proximity to several national parks, including Mana Pools National Park, which was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1984. The town has an international airport. Pop. (2002) 22,726; (2012) 26,112.
Chinhoyi is located on the western banks of the Manyame River, in Makonde District, in Mashonaland West Province in central northern Zimbabwe. Its location lies approximately 116 kilometres (72 mi) northwest of Harare by road, the capital of Zimbabwe and the largest city in the country. Chinhoyi lies on the main road, Highway A-1, between Harare and Chirundu, at the International border with Zambia, about 240 kilometres (150 mi), further northwest of Chinhoyi.
Harare, formerly Salisbury, capital of Zimbabwe, lying in the northeastern part of the country. The city was founded in 1890 at the spot where the British South Africa Company’s Pioneer Column halted its march into Mashonaland; it was named for Lord Salisbury, then British prime minister. The name Harare is derived from that of the outcast Chief Neharawe, who, with his people, occupied the kopje (the hill at the foot of which the commercial area grew) at the time the Pioneer Column arrived and seized the land. The city was created a municipality in 1897 and developed after the arrival of the railway (1899) from the port of Beira, Mozambique, becoming a market and mining centre. It was chartered as a city in 1935. Industrialization during and after World War II led to an influx of population. Salisbury was the capital of the colony of Southern Rhodesia, of the short-lived Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland (1953–63), and of Rhodesia during the period of the unilateral declaration of independence (1965–79). It was retained as capital by the new government of independent Zimbabwe (1980) and renamed Harare.
The city is modern and well-planned, with multistoried buildings and tree-lined avenues. It is the site of Anglican and Roman Catholic cathedrals, a Dutch Reformed church, the Queen Victoria Memorial Library and Museum, the National Archives, the University of Zimbabwe (opened 1957), and the Rhodes National Gallery.
Harare lies at an elevation of 4,865 feet (1,483 metres) and has a temperate climate. It is a hub of rail, road, and air transport (the airport at nearby Kentucky handles international traffic) and is the centre of Zimbabwe’s industry and commerce. It is also the main distribution point for the agricultural produce of the surrounding area, especially its Virginia tobacco. There are also important gold mines in the vicinity. Greater Harare includes residential Highlands and the industrial suburbs of Southerton, Graniteside, and Workington. The most populous of the adjoining townships is Highfield. Area 216 square miles (559 square km). Pop. (2002) 1,435,784; (2012) 1,485,231.
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Driving through Karoi City, Mashonaland, Zimbabwe
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Welcome to Manna Resorts
Come home to Manna Resorts, away from the hassles of urban life with a wide range of services and activities you can engage with at our hotel resort namely:
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Umfurudzi National Park, Zimbabwe
This Easter we headed out to Umfurudzi Park for a long weekend of adventure and wonderment. In an attempt to gain a respite from the heat we sought out sources of water at any opportunity. The video we've put together is a tribute to the amazing environments we came across in our time there.
Established in 1981,the park covers an area of 76000 ha (760 square km) of incredible natural beauty and bio diversity. For more information on the park be sure to see:
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