Botswana
Zimbabwe is one of Africa's longest established, professional and well-run safari destinations. The guiding is outstanding, the conservation efforts enviable and the quality of luxury accommodation first class.
Zimbabwe’s principal physical feature is the broad ridge running 645 kilometres from southwest to northeast across the entire country, from Plumtree near the Botswana frontier through Gweru and Marondera to the Inyanga Mountains, which separate Zimbabwe from Mozambique.
The land is mostly given over to savannah, although the moist and mountainous east supports tropical evergreen and hardwood forests. Trees include teak, mahogany, knobthorn, msasa and baobab. Among the numerous flowers and shrubs are hibiscus, spider lily, leonotus, cassia, tree wisteria and dombeya.
Mammals include: hippo, rhino, baboon, giraffe, kudu, Sable, zebra, warthog and porcupine, in all, there are around 350 species of mammal. Snakes and lizards abound with the largest lizard, the water monitor, found in many rivers, as are several species of crocodile. There are more than 500 types of bird like the ant-thrush, barbet, Beeeater, bishop bird, bulbul, Bush-warbler, guinea fowl, Emerald Cuckoo and grey lourie, also let us not forget the prolific insect kingdom.
Warm, friendly smiling faces, welcoming attitude and helping hands make any holiday a joy and they are the Zimbabwean’s hallmark. Hospitality is second nature to the many ethni.....
Zimbabwe is one of Africa's longest established, professional and well-run safari destinations. The guiding is outstanding, the conservation efforts enviable and the quality of luxury accommodation first class.
Zimbabwe’s principal physical feature is the broad ridge running 645 kilometres from southwest to northeast across the entire country, from Plumtree near the Botswana frontier through Gweru and Marondera to the Inyanga Mountains, which separate Zimbabwe from Mozambique.
The land is mostly given over to savannah, although the moist and mountainous east supports tropical evergreen and hardwood forests. Trees include teak, mahogany, knobthorn, msasa and baobab. Among the numerous flowers and shrubs are hibiscus, spider lily, leonotus, cassia, tree wisteria and dombeya.
Mammals include: hippo, rhino, baboon, giraffe, kudu, Sable, zebra, warthog and porcupine, in all, there are around 350 species of mammal. Snakes and lizards abound with the largest lizard, the water monitor, found in many rivers, as are several species of crocodile. There are more than 500 types of bird like the ant-thrush, barbet, Beeeater, bishop bird, bulbul, Bush-warbler, guinea fowl, Emerald Cuckoo and grey lourie, also let us not forget the prolific insect kingdom.
Warm, friendly smiling faces, welcoming attitude and helping hands make any holiday a joy and they are the Zimbabwean’s hallmark. Hospitality is second nature to the many ethnic groups, including the Shona in the northern regions and the Ndebele in the western parts of the country.
Traditional ceremonies and dance performances across the country feature a combination of one or more of the following: the mystical and spiritual mbira, marimba, the African drum, clapping, singing, ululations and uniquely rhythmic body movements. Zimbabwe’s culture is punctuated by a fabric of unique dances and ceremonies ranging from the UNESCO proclaimed Intangible Cultural Heritage Mbende-Jerusarema dance, Isitchikitsha, Muchongoyo to Nyau and Makishi among the many genres.
From boating, canoeing safaris and white water rafting, through to flying, bungee jumping and elephant riding, the ability to boost ones adrenaline flow is endless and exciting. Zimbabwe is a destination for those seeking thrills in a traditional African environment.
