Zimbabwe
Probably best known for the stunning Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, in Southern Africa is a great destination for those who not only want to see and experience the largest waterfall in the world, but also to have unique and immersive game-viewing experiences.
Destinations and Experiences in Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa Tunya)
Visiting Victoria Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, is an unforgettable experience. Located on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, this UNESCO World Heritage site boasts breathtaking views and a rich array of activities. The falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya or “The Smoke That Thunders,” stretch over a mile wide and drop 108 meters, creating a stunning spectacle of cascading water.
The best times to see Victoria Falls vary depending on what you want to experience. The rainy season, from November to April, is ideal for witnessing the falls at their most powerful. During these months, the Zambezi River swells with water from seasonal rains, resulting in a dramatic cascade that creates an immense cloud of mist. This mist often produces stunning rainbows and an awe-inspiring view, making it a favorite time for photographers and nature lovers. However, the sheer volume of water can obscure some features of the falls, and the pathways may be wet and muddy.
From late May to early October, the water levels begin to recede, providing a different but equally captivating experience. This dry season offers clearer views of the falls, allowing visitors to appreciate their intricate formations and the surrounding landscape. It’s also a prime time for adventure activities like swimming in the Devil’s Pool, a natural rock pool at the edge of the falls, and for taking part in wildlife safaris in nearby national parks as animals congregate around remaining water sources.
Hwangwe National Park
A 30min flight south of Victoria Falls, the largest National Park in Zimbabwe, Hwangwe covers an impressive 14,650km2.
It borders Botswana and is best known for having the largest population of elephants in Zimbabwe. It also has over 100 species of mammals, including the big 5, and 400 species of birds.
Due to its’ sheer size, it has a variety of landscapes, ranging from semi desert scrub, grasslands, to granite hills and mopane woodlands and forests.
The camps in the park offer day and night game drives and many offer walking safaris. It is great year round destination with the dry season being the time that the widlife gather around the waterholes, making August to October one of the best times to visit the park.
Mana Pools National Park
Mana Pools National Park and the adjacent Sapi and Cherowe safari areas are a UNESCO world heritage site. With natural borders of the Zambezi river to the North and a steep escarpment to the South, the park is a haven for immense congregations of wildlife, including 4 of the big 5. In fact the park is home to over 100 species of mammals and over 400 species of birds.
The Mana Pools are former vestiges of ancient ox-bow lakes carved out by the Zambezi river. The name “Mana” means “four” in the local language Shona and applies to the four pools; Green Pool, Chisasiko, Chine and Long Pool.
The soil in the floodplains support beautiful mature riverine woodlands of natal mahogany, rain tree and apple ring acacia, while the areas further from the Zambezi River are convered with mopane, think jesse bush and towering baobab trees.
The park has the highest concentration of hippos and crocodiles in the country and it is a paradise for canoeing and walking safaris, allowing a more intimate and immersive wildlife experience, where you can get closer to nature.
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