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Enchanting Zimbabwe…time to go is now

Africa. There is nowhere like it on the planet for wildlife, wild lands & rich traditions that endure. Prepare to fall in love.

Every country in the world displays some diversity, but Zimbabwe is becoming known for its dramatic landscape & diverse wildlife, much of it within parks, reserves & safari areas. More than ever, intrepid travellers are making their way to “off the radar” Africa to spot the Big Five strut their stuff around spectacular parks, discover World Heritage–listed archaeological sites and stand in awe of the natural wonder of the world, Victoria Falls. Come……experience Zimbabwe with us………

How do you capture the essence of Africa on paper without using up every cliche in the book? No other continent comes close to it for scale, variety and pure, raw impact.

Africa’s natural history alone would make a dozen visits worthwhile - where else on earth can you fall asleep to the sound of lions roaring, or watch a million flamingos take off from the waters of a remote soda lake? Parts of Africa boast scenery so spectacular they’ll damn near blow your mind, but the essence of this incredible continent isn’t in any desert, mountain or lake. It’s the spirit of the people – pushing, shoving, sweating, dancing, singing and laughing – that infects so many visitors with a travel bug so powerful they’ll never stop coming back, sometimes against all sense or reason.

Debate with venerable merchants among the cool, narrow streets of an Arabic medina, dance to the thumping reggae beats coming from a West African market stall, or shoot the breeze with fishermen under Indian Ocean palm trees, and you’ll be struck more than anything else by the honesty, warm-heartedness and vitality of the African people.

Africa’s not always an easy place to travel in. It can be frustrating & challenging at times. Hardships & logistical disasters can happen. But don’t believe everything you see on TV: Africa is not a hell hole full of civil war, plague, famine & violent crime. It is a fantastic, enlightening, surprising & intriguing continent. Try it once, & we guarantee you will dream about coming back for the rest of your life.

And now let us talk about Zimbabwe, a landlocked country in southern Africa known for its dramatic landscape & diverse wildlife.

Natural Beauty |New & Ancient Africa |Wildlife Bonanza

A journey to Zimbabwe will take you through an attractive patchwork of landscapes, from highveld, balancing boulders and flaming msasa trees, to laidback towns, lush mountains & lifeblood rivers. Here, you can spot the Big Five (leopard, lion, rhino, elephant & buffalo) in its national parks, discover UNESCO World Heritage listed archaeological sites & stand in awe of one of the natural wonders of the world, the thundering Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River, with a drop of 108m into the narrow Batoka Gorge, where there are opportunities for white-water rafting & bungee-jumping.

Downstream are the absolute wilderness of Matusadona & Mana Pools National Park, - home to hippos, rhinos & birdlife. Another prime game-viewing destination is massive Hwange National Park, whose mopane woods & grasslands host species from lions & elephants to the African wild dog.

The Chimanimani Mountains overlooking Mozambique & other rugged Eastern Highlands terrain are popular for hiking, while unusual rock formations attract visitors to the granite domes of Matobo Hills & the Epworth Balancing Rocks, southeast of the capital, Harare with its fine dining options.

Zimbabwe offers something for everyone. Visitors are returning in great numbers to spot the Big Five strut their stuff around spectacular parks.

UNESCO World Heritage listed ancient city of Great Zimbabwe with its many Bantu archaeological ruins, in the southeastern hills of Zimbabwe near Lake Mutirikwe & the town of Masvingo, was the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe during the country’s Late Iron Age.

The greatest medieval city in sub-Saharan Africa, Great Zimbabwe is one of the nation's most treasured sights. So much so, that it was named after it! This mysterious site provides evidence that ancient Africa reached a level of civilisation not suspected by earlier scholars. As a religious & political capital, this city of 10,000 to 20,000 dominated a realm that stretched across eastern Zimbabwe & into modern-day Botswana, Mozambique & South Africa.

Along the way you will receive a friendly welcome from locals, famous for their politeness & resilience in the face of hardship. And despite being forced to sacrifice so much, Zimbabweans have not lost their humour or resolve. With so few visiting the country, those who do can expect royal treatment.

Zimbabwe is no longer nearly as cheap as it once was, but its richness in culture & colour remain. Colonialism remains etched in all sorts of ways, but local traditions are visible. If you are willing to join a tour group or plan your own trip, then a country of charm, political intrigue & magnificent wilderness awaits. Oh, and Zimbabwe’s got one of the world’s best climates. It befits its position at the southern end of the world’s most epic continent, with more types of terrain than photographers can shake their zoom lens at.

Good for the kids, good for the grown-ups, good for the whole family. A journey through the amazing kaleidoscope that is Zimbabwe will allow you to enjoy this “Bad Man” of Africa in more ways than one.

So expect an incredible atmosphere mixed with more unique & authentic experiences than you could ever hope to see in just one visit. Spectacular & surreal. Take the plunge now & yep……Zimbabwe is waiting. A warm welcome awaits you and The Journeys is ready to take you on well, a journey (or journeys) of discovery.

Come……be inspired & discover the World......

We are in the process of updating our Offerings of experiential journeys to Zimbabwe. Please contact us in the interim if you want to explore options & we will be happy to offer suggestions based on your personal preferences………