Zimbabwe

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Jen and elephant in Hwange National Park Zimbabwe is blessed with some of Africa's finest wildlife sanctuaries, the world's greatest waterfall and a superb climate all year round. Mark Marais, MD of Chaka Travel is from Zimbabwe and following a recent visit is delighted to report that the situation has changed considerably from a few years ago and now it's probably the safest country in Africa for a holiday! Mark travelled with Jen Harrison, this was her first African adventure, they had a great trip and full details of this can be seen here.

Zimbabwe has great natural beauty, amazing safari and game reserves as well as mineral wealth. The diverse landscape changes from mountainous to wilderness to typical Bushveld. The Zimbabwean area is also home to large animals and a large bird population, making this area a great place for a safari – yet a relatively untouched and unknown magical paradise…. Zimbabwe is a country located in the southern part of the continent of Africa, between the Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River, Kariba Dam and the Limpopo River. Zimbabwe is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the west, Zambia to the north and Mozambique to the east. The best thing about Zimbabwe is that it is a relatively unknown and untouched area making it the ideal safari destination; as it has the most amazing sights as well as great safari wildlife and lush vegetation.

We would be pleased to share our intimate knowledge of the fascinating country and assist you with putting together a holiday to remember. On this page we provide a brief overview of the areas we recommend visiting.

Best Game Viewing Months: The best time to travel in Zimbabwe is April through to September when the weather is mild with little rain. October starts to get hot and November to March its hot with the occasional afternoon rain showers. Victoria Falls is at its fullest in January through to April but the best time to see Victoria Falls is August through to December as it clearer to see the falls with less water being thrown up in the air. In the lower Zambezi the rainy season is from mid-November to mid-March and this can make some of the roads impassable. Most of the walking safaris and canoe safaris run throughout the year as there are usually only short rain showers in the afternoon followed by wonderful sunny weather

Scheduled and tailor-made Zimbabwe safaris: Zimbabwe is becoming the traveller's choice for a safari destination in Southern Africa for a true African bush experience. We offer scheduled camping or lodge safaris or if you'd like we can tailor–make a private Zimbabwe safari to meet your departure date, time period, group size and budget. We highly recommend a Zimbabwe safari to Victoria Falls and to the Zambezi River!

In order for us to design a holiday to suit your requirements, please fill in and submit the enquiry form or give Mark or Jen a call on 028 9023 2112

The areas we recommend are:

Victoria Falls

No Southern African safari would be complete without spending time gazing upon the natural beauty of Victoria Falls, nothing will prepare you for the awesome natural beauty and the sheer grandeur of the cascading curtain of water which the locals call "mosi-oa-tunya" which means the smoke that thunders. More about Victoria Falls..

Hwange National Park

Hwange is Zimbabwe's largest game reserve, covering a area greater than Northern Ireland this is one of the few great elephant sanctuaries left in Africa and herds of over a hundred strong can still be seen. Other wildlife includes lion, leopard, cheetah, rhino, giraffe, zebra, buffalo and various antelope plus over four hundred species of bird making this one of the finest parks in the world. More about Hwange..

Matusadona National Park

Matusadona National Park, on the southern shores of Lake Kariba, harbours a fantastic array of wildlife in picturesque surroundings. Whilst listening to the haunting cry of the fisheagle and watching a crimson sun setting over the lake you will experience the true beauty of unspoilt Africa. Guided walks through the park allow you to appreciate the beauty of one of Africa's greatest safari destinations. More about Matusadona..

Eastern Highlands, Nyanga and Bvumba Regions

In the beautiful rugged mountains along Zimbabwe's eastern border there are a range of hotels, golf courses, waterfalls, trout fishing streams and lakes which make it an ideal holiday destination. The Bvumba mountains offer breathtaking views into neighbouring Mozambique and hold the jewel in Zimbabwe's golfing crown - the Leopard Rock Golf Club. Further north is the picturesque countryside of the Nyanga region which offers stunning scenery and selection of fine golf courses. More about the Eastern Highlands..

Harare

Zimbabwe's capital city is a pearl among African cities with spacious boulevards and colourful parks, top quality accommodation, a wide choice of restaurants and a number of fine golf courses. It is an interesting city and it is well worth spending a few days exploring the markets, parks and other attractions. We recommend the use of a driver/guide to make the most of your visit, our guides will take you off the beaten tourist track and let you discover the 'real' Harare. More about Harare..

Zimbabwe Safaris and The Great Zimbabwe Ruins

'Great Zimbabwe' refers to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins (stone buildings) found spread across the beautiful landscapes of Zimbabwe near the town of Masvingo. Previously known as 'Fort Victoria', Masvingo remains a popular Zimbabwean area to visit on a holiday or safari. The 'great ruins' are the biggest collection of ruins in Zimbabwe and are therefore referred to as the 'Great' Zimbabwe Ruins. More about Great Zimbabwe..

Mana Pools

A stunning, remote national park in the Zambezi valley. A safari in a park which we believe to be Zimbabwes finest, encompassing game viewing, drives, walks, boat trips and canoeing on the mighty Zambezi river. The Mana Pools area has been declared a World Heritage Site, thus ensuring that future generations can enjoy the delights of unspoilt Africa. More about Mana Pools..