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THE LAND OF DISCOVERIES ZIMBABWE
LAND OF LEGENDS MEETING THE ELEPHANTS

Discovery

Zimbabwe is a land full of legends and will charm the ones in love with nature: starting with the unavoidable Victoria Falls which will astonish even the most experienced travellers. The many national parks of the country including Hwange national park or the Mana Pools national park registered with the World heritage of UNESCO will give you the opportunity to admire more than 400 species of animal in breathtaking landscapes.

Identity

Zimbabwe abounds in cultural and historical treasures such as the archaeological site of Great Zimbabwe, legendary city with many unique vestiges radiating throughout Africa. The colonial time also left a big mark in the culture of the country which the travellers will be able to observe in the capital - Harare - or the city centre of Bulawayo.

The Zimbabwean culture is rich and old and expresses itslef in the cave paintings located in the mountain range of Matobo. Zimbabwean art is, apart from being exposed in the museums of the country, recognized internationally.

Culture & Traditions

THE VICTORIA FALLS

Listed as world heritage of UNESCO, the Victoria Falls were named in honour to the Queen of England. More than 108 meters high, they extend on 1.7 km length.

WILDLIFE

Zimbabwe is famous for its many national parks where you will be able to admire many wild animals including the famous “Big Five”. The various landscapes make it possible to the travellers to carry out safaris in various manners: by foot, by 4X4, by boat or by horse.

ACTIVITIES

Zimbabwe offers a wide range of activities such as kayak on the river, helicopter ride, safaris, cultural visits, horse riding, cruise on boats and much more…

ETHNIC GROUPS

The country is mainly inhabited by two African ethnic groups which are the Shona and the Ndébélé. The Shona are the descendants of the colonists speaking the Bantu language, they live in traditional huts made of soil and thatch. As for the Ndébélé, they devote their life to farming and breeding. Moreover they believe in a supreme being called Unkulu ukulu as well as in life after death.

Essential

The altitude of Zimbabwe softens its climate and the rainy season, which is corresponds to the hot season going from November to April. The dry season goes from April to November. June is the ideal month to observe the local wildlife.

15° WINTER / 25° SUMMER

AMERICAN DOLLAR

+1 WINTER

ENGLISH / SHONA

HARARE

SADZA / TSUNGA

Form your trip

The stages

A travel to Zimbabwe will take you out of you comfort zone and you will discover an incredible and unimaginable fauna and a flora. Succumb to the temptations of a safari in Zimbabwe, come and meet the crocodiles and hippopotamuses, elephants and buffaloes and create some unbeatable memories. Listed as a world heritage by UNESCO, you will love the Mana Pool Park. Finally, go and see the Victoria Falls which will not leave you indifferent.

CHUTES VICTORIA
NATIONAL PARK OF MANA POOLS
LAKE KARIBA
BULAWAYO
MATOBO
HWANGE

CHUTES VICTORIA

Listed as a world heritage by UNESCO, the Victoria Falls were named by David Livingstone, in 1855, in honour to the Queen of England. More than 108 meters high and pouring nearly a million litres of water a second, they spread on 1.7 km length. The gorges formed by the Zambezi River are a great destination and offer a breathtaking view. The visit of the falls is undoubtedly unforgettable for any visitor coming to contemplate them. The big thrills enthusiasts will be delighted here with the many watery and air activities offered on the spot, depending on the season and the level of the water of the river. The “swimming pool of the Devil”, natural hollow located at the top of the falls, makes it possible to bathe in the river while being really close to the edge of the falls.

NATIONAL PARK OF MANA POOLS

Embark for the Mana Pools national park. Opened from April to October, its highest point is 900 meters high from sea level and it is located in the middle of the valley of the Zambezi. Your driver will take you to your lodge in an authentic environment, and you will start travelling on the tracks of the parks on a discovery tour to the fauna and flora of the area. Finish your day with a canoe safari or with a cruise on the Zambezi.

LAKE KARIBA

The lake Kariba, long of more than 250 kilometres, is used as a border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Here, the atmosphere entices you to daydream and tranquility. You will discover the local culture and visit the private reserve of the Matusadona park home to many rhinoceroses and more than 350 species of birds. You will then embark for a cruise on the lake and enjoy watching the sunset. Continue your travel on board a plane taxi to the Victoria falls and continue your discovery of the gems of Zimbabwe.

BULAWAYO

Second city of the country after Harare, Bulawayo is rich in museums and History. Take a stroll in the streets filled with colonial buildings and small ancient houses and immerse yourself in an authentic atmosphere. Discover the Natural History Museum where your guide will talk you through specificities of the fauna and the flora of Zimbabwe. If you wish to know more, the Khami site is for you. You will walk over the traces the Torwa dynasty who built these walls and platforms between the 15th and the 17th century. Listed as a World heritage by UNESCO since 1986, these vestiges will tale you through the history of Zimbabwe.

MATOBO

Your discovery of the splendours of the south of Zimbabwe continues with the Matobo Park, located at 40 kilometres from Bulawayo, famous for its mounts also listed as a World heritage by UNESCO since 2003. Rich from a cultural, natural and historical point of view, the park of the mounts of Matobo – or matopos- is a unique place. Thanks to your guide, you will discover the cave paintings as well as the local legends and traditions representing the close relationship between then men and their land since the Stone Age era. This park is divided into six distinct zones including “Northern Wilderness Area” offering a breathtaking view nicknamed “ the view of the world”. You will then have the choice to remain on the beaten tracks or to cross the southern coast of the park, more remote and wild. Unless you prefer to go for a massage in the wild with the safari-spa.

HWANGE

The national park of Hwange, bordering parts of Botswana, is the greatest national reserve of Zimbabwe. An expert in regional fauna and flora will take you on a discovery tour in this park founded in 1928 to spot a multitude of animal species such as rhinoceros, lions, warthogs, buffaloes or elephants but also birds and raptors. The vastness of the park makes it mythical place which invites to quietude and rest. Depart for for the larges deserts of the North-East or the vast forest of south-east, enjoy our experienced guide and discover many fossil dunes held together by the vegetation. By day or by night, by foot, by horse or by car, let us guide you and follow the tracks of the nomadic tribe, the San, the first inhabitants of this land.

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THE LAND OF DISCOVERIES ZIMBABWELAND OF LEGENDS MEETING THE ELEPHANTS