Hwange
Hwange Hwange National Park is a wildlife sanctuary in which not only lovers of wild animals, avid ornithologists and florists come from all over the world , but also simply wanting to rest from the megacities, changing the "music" of expressways for singing birds, the lion's roar and the trampling of numerous antelopes, buffaloes and elephants.
Victoria Falls
Magnificent beauty and power, unceasing for a second hum, a million splashes forming a cloud of vapor and fog, a sense of danger when you stand on the edge, and above all this greatness a dazzling rainbow - this is the picture you can see on the Victoria Falls, one of the biggest waterfalls in the world. - $
The country's charm is made up of its natural beauty, diverse fauna, caves and sites with prehistoric rock art and wall paintings, the oldest settlements and, of course, ethnic culture.
National Parks
In the national parks of the Republic of Zimbabwe, more animals are found than in Zimbabwe's other major competitors in ecotourism - for example, in South Africa, Botswana or Namibia. So, in South Africa, a park deserving a visit is considered to be a park in which there is a Big Five fauna representatives - a lion, a cheetah, a buffalo, a rhinoceros and an elephant.
Such a top five can boast almost all the major parks of the republic - the park of Hwang, where the royal family once hunted, the park of Matusadon with its pristine landscapes, Matobos with the sacred hills of Matobo, the park "Chinhoein Caves", a favorite place for small tourists.
Achievements of civilization: ancient ruins and modern museums
Annually, more than 1 million foreign tourists visit the country, attracted by ancient rock art (Matobos Park), the ruins of stone complexes (including Greater Zimbabwe near Fort Victoria), the remains of the civilization of the ancient state of Monomotapa, as well as numerous museums. Of the latter, the Museum of Queen Victoria (zoology and history), the National Gallery with a collection of Western European sculpture and painting of the 15th-17th centuries are popular. (in Harare), military history (Gweru), geology and nature of the country (Bulawayo).
Harare Attractions
Harare is called the city of flowering trees and is loved not only for purple, red, white, orange flowers that adorn the streets all year round, but also for numerous cultural and historical attractions.
Kopje Hill (or "Little Hill") is located in the southwest of Harare and seems to have been created specifically for the residents and visitors of the city to be able to view from this granite hill the stunning beauty of the African capital. And in the botanical gardens of inveterate tourists awaits an amazing display of the entire flora of Zimbabwe, collected in one place, and another opportunity to stroll through the overgrown avenues, inhaling amazing aromas of exotic flowers.
In the market of Mbaremusika tourists can buy fruits and vegetables, medicinal herbs, clothes, wicker, wooden, leather products and handmade souvenirs, and simply immerse themselves in the atmosphere of a colorful African bazaar and make vivid photos. From April to October, a tobacco auction is held here. And if you want to have fun, the capital's holidays are waiting for you. An agricultural show, for which farmers from different parts of the country gather, and a musical Festival of Stone Houses.
Extreme entertainment
Fans of thrill can find in Zimbabwe a lot of entertainment - hunting, rafting, safaris, jumping from the stream over the beautiful Victoria Falls and many others. etc. In the latter case, you can appreciate the magnificence of the landscape only if you have enough to open your eyes during the flight.
Those who believe that they are not born for flights will enjoy safaris and hunting in the valley of the Zambezi River, after which several "guests" will certainly appear in the apartments of hunters in the form of stuffed antelopes, wild boars, giraffes and even leopards..The main region for safari and hunting is the Zambezi Valley, here you can get the most exotic trophies from antelopes and wild boars to giraffes, crocodiles and even leopards..It will be such a pleasure to be from 380 $ .For hunter tourists, special programs have been developed, which include the services of instructors, pathfinders, sectioners .
The Zambezi River and the Kariba Reservoir
Rafting on the Zambezi River, whose waves reach at times 6 m, is carried out accompanied by guides and a team of rescuers. Below the waterfall the river is turbulent, flows into the gorge with sheer walls - all conditions for a breathtaking water trip. This adventure also allows you to see hippopotamus, crocodiles, elephants, zebras and many exotic birds, as well as a herd of rare saber-antelope antelope, which, judging by the expression of "faces", absolutely does not care who looked at them today.
And in the upper reaches of the Zambezi, the current, on the contrary, is calm and suitable for leisurely cruises and canoe trips. The most popular route in these places: Victoria Falls - Zambezi Park - thresholds - Tsova River - Chandu River - Victoria Falls.
At the Kariba reservoir, all conditions are created for sailing or water skiing, fishing tiger fish or experiencing good luck in the casino.
All prices are indicated as of May 2013