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Capital: Harare
Official Language:English
Currency: Zimbabwe Dollar
Zimbabwe is a wonderful South African country located between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. Zimbabwe is bounded by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the west, Zambia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe is mainly a plateau region with mountain terrains and grasslands. The landscapes are the harvesting spots of massive granite outcrops. The country's highest point is Mount Inyangani in the east. The natural vista of Victoria Falls and Lake Kariba is splendid. Zimbabwe also houses some of the best wild life parks and estates. Several beautiful botanical gardens, sanctuaries and wild life safari areas add to the tourist's delight. River Zambezi and the surrounding area offer exciting water sports like whitewater rafting bungee jumping, river surfing and tiger fishing.
Major Cities
Harare is the capital city of Zimbabwe. Other major cities are Bulawayo, Chitungwiza, Gweru, Mutare. Harae is sprawling city with jarcanda-lined streets and magnificent high rises. There are a good number of heritage buildings the city that deserves tourist visit. The Mining Pension Fund Building at Central Avenue is one among them. The National Gallery exhibits national artifacts and carvings. The National Botanical Garden contains some of the rarefied wild trees and shrubs. The Mukuvisi Woodlands on the bank of Mukuvisi stream is an abode of variety of birds and animal species like giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, bushbuck impala and reedbuck. Bulawayo is Zimbabwe's second largest city and a major industrial and business center. The city possesses some remarkable historical buildings like National History Museum, Railway Museum, Bulawayo Art Gallery and Mzilikmzi Arts and Crafts Center. Nearby are the ancient Khami ruins that enhance historical interest.
Tourist Attractions
Robert McIlwaine Recreational Park, Lion & Cheetah Park and Larvon Bird Gardens are the chief tourist attractions of Harare. Matapos National Park in Bulawayo is one of the chief attractions of Zimbabwe. The park is famous for its stunning granite rocks and antique rock paintings. It is famous for its white rhinos and black eagles. The Inyanga, Vumba and Chimanimani Mountain ranges in the eastern part of the country are wonderful excursion spots with fresh mountain air and striking scenic views. The area provides golf courses, pony rides and mountaineering courses. Nyanga National Park located nearby consists lush forest greens, waterfalls, cliffs and exquisite cottages. The ruined city of great Zimbabwe houses the Great Zimbabwe National Monument. The place consisting of huge granite walls, conical towers and fortresses is an ideal place for historical tours. It is said to be the largest complex of ruins in South Africa. Hwange National Park is the sanctuary of elephants and a wonderful place of tourist's visit. Victoria Waterfalls is the largest waterfall in the world. It can be reached from Hwange National Park The Falls offers awe stricken natural beauty and some excellent water sports facilities like white water rafting, kayaking bungee jumping etc. Nearby is the Zambezi National Park, where antelopes and other exotic animals roam in beautiful natural surroundings. Mana Pools National Park along the bank of Zambezi River is a place consisting of rich wild life. Lake Kariba situated in the northwest of the country possesses the second largest manmade dam in the world. There are innumerable game reserves with a good number of safari camps.
Getting Around
Harae, Bulawayo, Karibe and Victoria Falls airport are some of the major airports of Zimbabwe. Air Zimbabwe is the country's national carrier that provides services between Harare, Kariba, Hwange, Victoria Falls and Bulawayo. Harare, Kariba and Victoria Falls offer chartered flights into the remote safari camps. Zimbabwe has a good railway links connecting Harare, Bulawayo, Victoria Falls and Mutare. Express and local bus services are available in the major cities. Express buses are faster and reliable transport modes while local buses always remains crowded. Zimbabwe has good roads except the remote areas like the national parks and the game reserves. Car hire is costly and ideal for touring the east and southeast part of the country. Accommodation facilities in the major cities are comfortable and cater to all types of budgets and tastes. There are beautiful lodges, resorts and cozy rental cottages in the secluded forest greens.
Precaution
Zimbawe is undergoing an unstable socio-political condition currently. There are internal communal disturbances and political demonstrations, particularly in Harare's metropolitan areas. There is also scarcity of medicines and foods due to persistent droughts and famines. There is governmental restriction in entering certain places. Tourists should be aware of all these aspects and consult a reliable tourism agency prior traveling to Zimbabwe.
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