Many people planning a trip around Zimbabwe will face a conundrum: How do I travel between Kariba and Victoria Falls? The roads around the Lake Kariba can be onerous, charter flights can break the budget, so the best option is to … Continued
We’ve just returned from a fantastic trip to Zimbabwe and I can’t wait to get it all written down. We started off in Harare, went to Mana Pools, travelled to Victoria Falls on the Kariba Ferry, went to Bulawayo, Great … Continued
Zimbabwe’s capital, is busy and gritty in the south, genteel and well-to-do in the north, and bursting with people in the city centre. What to expect, transport, shopping, places to go, weather, getting around, practical info, health, best time to visit
Many visitors to Zimbabwe will start their journeys in Harare. Being the capital, it’s the major airline hub for the country. Flights from South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Dubai, UK and further afield land at Harare International Airport, which is a … Continued
(Last updated March 2024) Internal flights in Zimbabwe: Full list of airlines and routes Zimbabwe has many fantastic national parks and cities, but a number of them require a road transfer journey lasting at least four hours. Air travel is … Continued
(Last updated March 2024) Information about driving in Zimbabwe Driving yourself around Zimbabwe means you have more independence, which often provides a more authentic experience. Self-driving is one of the best ways to explore the country’s national parks – but … Continued
The Harare itineraries and tours below are a starting point for visitors to get to know the city. I’ve grouped some of my favourite places and I’ve suggested itineraries to cover over a number of days. The places in the … Continued
The nature of Zimbabwean hospitality is that staff will go the extra mile to make your stay an unforgettable one. Most of the accommodation options below have on-site swimming pools, wild animals nearby, activity desks and natural surroundings.
This tourism-promo video should be taken with a pinch of salt, but I’ve included it here because it shows a lot of Zimbabwe’s gems and gives an overview of the country for first-timers. My advice would be to look at … Continued
Zimbabwe School Terms 2013 Term 1: January 8 – March 27 | Half Term: February 15 Term 2: May 7 – August 8 | Half Term: June 21 Term 3: September 9 – December 5 | Half Term: October 1 … Continued
(Last updated June 2024) A question that sometimes pops up in forums is: Is it safe in Zimbabwe? As someone who was born and raised in Zimbabwe, and now visits as often as possible, I’d like to reassure anyone asking … Continued
Read about Cindy Ross’ latest trip to Zimbabwe in The Huffington Post article here. The travel writer visited Hwange and Great Zimbabwe. A good thing about her visit is that she wanted to learn about Zimbabwean people and their history … Continued
On a Thursday evening in late May, we flew from London Heathrow and landed at Harare International airport at around 5pm the next day. I may have packed far more clothes than needed – I wasn’t sure how cold Zimbabwe’s … Continued
In May 2012 we went on an amazing holiday to Zimbabwe. We went to 4 places, all very different, and all offering something very special. We drove +/- 3200 km (2000 miles) in 3 weeks and visited Harare, Bulawayo, Victoria … Continued
