Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a pioneering destination in the safari industry - setting the standards in ecological research, conservation and safari guiding throughout Africa.

Key Zimbabwe Insights

Zimbabwe is the home of Africa’s best safari guides. A walking safari will have you holding a butterfly shaped mopane leaf while examining towering termite mounds. Canoeing the Zambezi River where islands hold herds of elephant and buffalo is an experience to cherish. The warmth of the sunset boat cruise back to camp while sipping drinks and looking for leopards will feed your soul. Imagine walking Mana Pools National Park – where abundant wildlife thrive on the seasonal floodplains and forests. The thundering mist of Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, leaves most speechless. Zimbabwean culture is rooted in culture and connection – you will be met with large smiles and professionalism in one of the most respected safari regions in Africa.

Seasons

Golden Season (Dry)

May - Nov

Green Season (Wet)

Dec - Apr

13°C (55°F) – 30°C (86°F)
  • Mild & Dry
21°C (70°F) – 35°C (95°F)
  • Humid & Rain
  • Hwange 
  • Mana Pools
  • Zambezi Valley
  • Gonarezhou
  • Lake Kariba
  • Matobo Hills
  • Central Kalahari
  • Sapi Concession
  • Victoria Falls
  • Hwange 
  • Mana Pools
  • Zambezi Valley
  • Gonarezhou
  • Lake Kariba
  • Matobo Hills
  • Central Kalahari
  • Sapi Concession
  • Victoria Falls
  • Save Valley
  • Big 5
  • Large Buffalo Herds
  • Vast Elephant Density
  • Wild Dogs and Pups
  • Cheetahs
  • Giraffes
  • Hippo Pods
  • Predator Rich (Lions, Leopards)
  • Nocturnal Creatures
  • Big 5
  • Migratory Birds
  • Calving Season Impala
  • African Wild Dog
  • Seasonal Birdlife
  • Black Rhinoceros
  • Samango Monkey
  • Butterflies and Insects
  • Giraffe
  • Excellent Game Viewing
  • Cooler Temperatures
  • Dramatic Sunsets
  • Fewer Tourists
  • Unique Photography Opportunities
  • Stargazing
  • Clear views of Victoria Falls
  • Seasonal Rivers & Waterfalls
  • Migratory Birding Species
  • Wild Flowers
  • Fewer Tourists
  • Emerald Season Photography
  • Game Drives
  • Walking Safaris
  • Canoeing
  • Cultural Tours
  • Night Drives
  • Photographic Safaris
  • Boat Excursions
  • Horseback Safaris
  • Conservation Visits
  • Cultural and Historical Tours
  • Game Drives
  • Walking Safaris
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Conservation Visits
  • Cultural and Historical Tours
  • Horseback Riding
  • Conservation Visits
  • Book in Advance
  • Peak Season Rates
  • Popular Lodges Fill Quickly
  • More Set Departure Dates
  • More Availability
  • Discounts on Extended Stays
  • Family-Friendly Packages
  • Seasonal Promotions
  • Private Safaris

Our Favourite Safaris

  1. Zambezi Classic – (Mana Pools, Victoria Falls)
  2. Heart of Hwange – (Hwange National Park, Matobo Hills)
  3. Eastern Highlands Safari – (Gonarezhou National Park, Save Valley Conservancy)
  4. Zambezi Discovery – (Victoria Falls, Sapi Concession)
  5. Remote Wilderness – (Chizarira National Park, Hwange, Zambezi National Park)
  6. Wildlife Havens – (Hwange, Mana Pools, Matusadona)

Guide Insights

It was in my blood to guide in the Zambezi Valley. Having grown up in South Africa to parents born in Zimbabwe it was a calling that I would visit the land they loved. I have since spent thousands of hours exploring the region on foot, by canoe, boat and on game drives as a guide. The unwavering conservation efforts have protected the parks and kept the landscape as it has been for millenia. Tens of thousands of elephants roam freely, no fences in sight, alongside thriving predator numbers and unique species such as the endangered African Wild Dog. From ancient civilization rock art, bird-filled floodplains, buzzing safari areas, mountains, hills and rivers – this country has something for everyone. A short flight from the luxury of your safari camp and you are feeling the thunderous mist of Mosi-Oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls). Easily accessible and rich in natural and cultural history, I would rate Zimbabwe as one of the top safari destinations in Africa.

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