Things to see in Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe Attractions

Vic Falls Aerial

Victoria Falls

The majestic Victoria Falls, or Mosi-oa-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders), are located on the Zambezi River, between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Explorer David Livingstone named the falls for Queen Victoria when he first saw them in 1855. One of the seven natural wonders of the...  see full details



Matobo Hills

Matobo Hills

The granite formations in Matobo National Park contain rock art and Bushmen artefacts that date back thousands of years. Surrounded by huge rock formations and delicately balanced boulders, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a scenic place to see game like white and black...  see full details



Hwange Lion

National Parks

There are three national parks to explore while on holiday in Vic Falls - the Victoria Falls National Park, the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park on the Zambian side of the falls and, about 120 miles (193km) further south, the Hwange National Park. These parks feature...  see full details



Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park

The largest game reserve in Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park covers over 5,637 square miles (14,600 sq km) of land in the western tip of Zimbabwe, near the Kalahari Desert. The park contains large numbers of gemsbok, hyena, African wild dogs, and elephants, and safari...  see full details



Mana Pools

Mana Pools National Park

Mana Pools National Park has a split personality: its vast expanse of flat land is dry and arid land becomes a broad expanse of lakes after each rainy season, which lasts from November to April. Animals follow the pools in search of water,...  see full details



Zambezi River

Zambezi River

The fourth-longest river in Africa, the Zambezi originates in Zambia and flows through Zimbabwe to the spectacular Victoria Falls. The Zambezi River offers many attractions for Zimbabwe tourists, including tiger fishing, river boarding, and some of the most exciting white water rafting in Africa....  see full details