Best Zimbabwe Safari Attractions
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ZIMBABWE FOR A SAFARI
There are a number of fantastic reasons to visit Zimbabwe! This beautiful landlocked African country is well-known for being home to Victoria Falls and also boats a number of fantastic outdoor and safari attractions. Over the years, Zimbabwe has slowly been re-establishing itself as a prominent safari destination. Take a look at Safari365’s top safari highlights and reasons to visit Zimbabwe.
WHAT ARE THE BEST ZIMBABWE SAFARI ATTRACTIONS?
SEE THE CRASHING WATERS AT VICTORIA FALLS
With a drop of 105 meters (344 feet), Victoria Falls is the largest free-falling sheet of water in the world. Celebrated for its dramatic thundering smoke and double rainbows, it’s an African must-see – for families, honeymooners and adventure seekers.
SPOT WILDLIFE IN HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
At 14 600 square kilometers (5637 square miles), Zimbabwe’s flagship park is not only large but is also host to the second largest elephant population in the world (after Botswana). It has the added advantage of being close to Victoria Falls (a 2-hour drive and short plane hop), making it an easy combination attraction.
SEE FISH EAGLES AT LAKE KARIBA
To the north is the man-made wonder of Lake Kariba and the fish eagles who find comfort on the branches of its fossilized trees. Nestled in the mountains, it’s a haven for photographers and a destination where tourists are hard to find. Expect an abundance of game fish, numerous islands and herds of elephants and basking crocodiles along the shoreline. Hiring a houseboat for family and friends is the popular method of exploring Lake Kariba.
GET RAW AND UNTAMED IN MANA POOLS
Kariba’s neighbor, the 2 500 square kilometers (965 square miles) Mana Pools, is a raw and untamed destination in the Zambezi Valley. Flanked by thick woodlands and covered in extensive grasslands, what makes Mana Pools particularly thrilling is that you can explore this Big 5 park unaccompanied. It has superb game viewing and offers walking and canoe safaris from most of the camps.