Zimbabwe by Bushbaby Travel

Tucked between the mighty Zambezi and the rolling Limpopo River, Zimbabwe is best known for the magnificent spectacle of the Victoria Falls - discovered by David Livingstone in 1855.

Zimbabwe derives its name from the spectacular stone structures of the Great Zimbabwe ruins, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with mysterious origins. The country is home to another four World Heritage sites, including the rugged granite outcrops of the Matobo Hills, the spectacular conservation area of Mana Pools and the magnificent Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls Town offers a plethora of activities to keep even the most ardent adventurer entertained. Take your pick from helicopter flights, river-rafting (seasonal), bungee-jumping, fishing, river cruises, hiking and canoeing.

Of course as well as the Falls, Zimbabwe’s big appeal is the amazing wildlife- viewing on offer. We think it offers fantastic, good value safari and wildlife experience within Hwange National Park, Lake Kariba and Mana Pools. What’s more, we’re impressed by the high level of guiding and love the fact that walking and riding safaris feature prominently alongside the traditional game-drive – extra teens appeal certainly!

Once a leading safari destination in Africa, Zimbabwe is emerging afresh to reclaim its position on the tourist map after years of political turmoil. It’s undoubtedly the perfect destination if you’re looking for a mecca of activities, exciting and good value wildlife-viewing, fun on the Zambezi, a near-perfect climate and of course, plenty of sundowners as you soak up those jaw-dropping African sunsets. Notable for us is the genuinely warm welcome guests receive from the locals – there is a very real enthusiasm for the fact you've made it to their beloved country and an earnest affection for the wildlife that fills it…