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Zimbabwe rewards those who value authenticity and depth. From the abundant floodplains of Mana Pools to the majestic Victoria Falls, safaris here feel personal and unfiltered. With outstanding guides, low-impact camps, and a incredible wildlife, Zimbabwe offers an understated yet deeply rewarding safari experience.

SAFARI DESTINATIONS IN ZIMBABWE

Victoria Falls

Mana Pools

Lake Kariba

Hwange

Zambezi River

Gonarezhou

ZIMBABWE SAFARIS

Zimbabwe has long been regarded as one of Africa’s great safari destinations, prized by seasoned travellers for its extraordinary diversity. From wide-open wilderness and dramatic landscapes to exceptional hospitality and consistently rewarding game viewing, the country offers a depth of experience that continues to captivate true safari connoisseurs. Today, Zimbabwe is once again firmly reclaiming its place among Africa’s finest safari nations.

The country is especially renowned for its walking safaris, led by some of the most highly respected and accomplished professional guides on the continent. Parks such as Hwange National Park deliver outstanding wildlife encounters, while Mana Pools on the Lower Zambezi and Matusadona on the shores of Lake Kariba are celebrated for their superb water-based game viewing, canoeing, and fishing.

Victoria Falls, the world’s widest waterfall, remains one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders — and seeing the falls from the air during peak flood is an unforgettable spectacle. Beyond these headline destinations, Zimbabwe rewards exploration with the rugged beauty of the Eastern Highlands, the ancient Great Zimbabwe Ruins near Masvingo, the spiritual landscapes of the Matobo Hills, the Zambezi National Park near Victoria Falls, and the remote, wildlife-rich Gonarezhou National Park in the south-east lowveld.

Zimbabwe is a destination of substance and soul — rich in history, guided by excellence, and offering some of the most immersive safari experiences in Africa.

Victoria Falls

One of the Seven Natural Wonders, Victoria Falls is a 1,700-metre-wide masterpiece of raw power. Locally revered as Mosi-oa-Tunya—The Smoke That Thunders—its 100-metre plunge was famously described by David Livingstone as a scene "gazed upon by angels." From March to May, the Zambezi’s peak flow creates a visceral, drenching spectacle, marking the ultimate intersection of history and untamed geological wonder.

Mana Pools

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mana Pools is northern Zimbabwe’s rawest masterpiece. Here, the Zambezi’s floodplains teem with elephants and lions beneath ancient mahogany groves. Renowned for its legendary walking and canoeing safaris, the park offers unscripted, visceral encounters—from approaching majestic bull elephants on foot to tracking prolific wild dog packs. It remains a sanctuary for the truly intrepid, where nature’s rhythms remain beautifully undisturbed.

Lake Kariba

An inland sea of surreal beauty, Lake Kariba is defined by the skeletal silhouettes of drowned forests set against fiery horizons. This vast expanse offers a singular aquatic safari, where the call of the fish eagle echoes across the rugged shores of Matusadona. It is a realm of profound stillness and world-class fishing—a watery sanctuary for those seeking solitude and spectacular sunsets.

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Hwange

Zimbabwe’s flagship wilderness, Hwange is a sprawling theater of giants. Famed for its colossal elephant herds and diverse predator populations, this vast landscape shifts from teak forests to golden grasslands. Within its remote private concessions, the wildlife remains the master of the plains. It is a destination of immense scale and unscripted drama, offering a deep, authentic immersion into the wild.

Zambezi River

The lifeblood of the subcontinent, the Zambezi is an artery of pure adventure. From its tranquil upper reaches to the adrenaline-fueled gorges below the Falls, the river dictates the rhythm of the wild. Navigate its currents by canoe or explore its banks on foot, encountering a kaleidoscope of wildlife drawn to its permanent waters. It is a legendary corridor of discovery.

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Gonarezhou

True to its name, the "Place of Elephants" is Zimbabwe’s ultimate hidden frontier. Dominated by the iconic crimson ramparts of the Chilojo Cliffs, this remote sanctuary offers a raw, untamed experience for the modern explorer. Part of a vast transfrontier ecosystem, Gonarezhou is a territory of immense solitude and rugged beauty, where the wilderness feels as ancient as it is profound.