It can be tricky to choose accommodation in Victoria Falls because there’s such a wide range of options available. Before you start, consider what you want from your accommodation: All-inclusive activities and meals, or independence to come and go as you please? Do you … Continued
Last updated March 2024 Where to stay around Great Zimbabwe, Lake Mutirikwi & Masvingo area: Best accommodation picks Written by Beth The ancient city ruins of Great Zimbabwe (Dzimba dza mabwe) are located approximately 25 km (15.5 miles) from the present-day town … Continued
I wrote an article for BootsnAll Travel discussing different levels of wildlife experiences, and how to do a safari the right way. I explored the different ‘levels’ of safari experiences, which are: Level 1: Zoos and Safari Parks, Level 2: … Continued
Zimbabwe Dollars, US Dollars and South African Rand are currently legal tender in Zimbabwe. Most visitors will only need US Dollars. The golden rules are: Pay for as much of your holiday BEFORE you get to Zimbabwe. Take some US … Continued
Photo safari gear: What’s in my camera bag? I’m still a relative newbie when it comes to photography – I got my first DSLR in 2012. I’ve done a few courses and I enjoy planning shots as well as doing the … Continued
This article about Zimbabwe visa requirements has been fully updated in May 2024. Do I need a Zimbabwe visa as a tourist? For most tourists, the good news is that the Zimbabwe visa process is fairly simple and doesn’t require … Continued
Updated in September 2024 by Beth Victoria Falls is a must-do Zimbabwean destination. It‘s home to one of the largest waterfalls in the world, it’s the adrenalin capital of Africa, has scenery galore, and hotels to satisfy every taste. Go … Continued
(Flying to Africa with a baby: Last updated April 2022) Flying to Africa with a baby is not very different to doing any other long-distance flight with a baby. It’s always going to be a test of patience, but with … Continued
This guest post is written by Deborah Casalin who is from Port Elizabeth, South Africa and now lives in Belgium. She and her husband visited Zimbabwe for the first time in January. Deborah recounts how she planned her trip; and she … Continued
Last updated October 2024 by Beth Bulawayo travel guide: Everything you need to know Bulawayo is Zimbabwe’s second-largest city, and the capital of Matabeleland province. It is known as “The City of Kings” because of the powerful Ndebele chiefs who … Continued
Bulawayo is a laid-back place, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. Its main attraction – the Matobo National Park – is a short drive away, and closer to the city centre, the Natural History Museum is something special.
(Last updated April 2017) What if you want to travel around Zimbabwe without the structure of a packaged holiday, and don’t want to fly or hire a car? You can travel by coach to certain destinations around Zimbabwe, as I have done on … Continued
Last updated in March 2024 Walking around Great Zimbabwe Monument & Ruins Written by Beth Introduction to Great Zimbabwe Monument Great Zimbabwe Monument & Ruins are easy to walk around for the most part. It covers an area of over … Continued
Update to this article in 2024: It would be impossible for me to keep this page updated with all the tour operators for Zimbabwe. If you’re looking for someone to help you put together an itinerary, book accommodation, transfers, activities … Continued
