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Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe blends one of Africa's great natural wonders, ancient stone cities and rich wildlife areas, with welcoming towns and a proud cultural heritage.

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About Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a landlocked Southern African country known for dramatic natural scenery, abundant wildlife and a deep cultural heritage. Its most famous attraction, Victoria Falls, draws visitors to the Zambezi River border with Zambia, while national parks such as Hwange, Mana Pools and Matobo offer safaris ranging from walking and canoeing to game drives.

Cities anchor the visitor experience. Harare, the capital, is the main business and transport gateway, with gardens, galleries and a lively dining scene; Bulawayo, in the southwest, has a relaxed colonial-era character and sits close to the Matobo Hills. Victoria Falls town serves as the compact tourism hub for the falls, and Mutare lies near the mountainous Eastern Highlands.

Beyond the cities, Zimbabwe offers varied landscapes: the Zambezi valley and Lake Kariba, the granite kopjes and rock art of Matobo, the miombo woodlands of Hwange, and the cool, forested highlands along the Mozambique border. Great Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Masvingo, preserves the remarkable stone ruins of a medieval trading kingdom.

Zimbabwe holds international relevance through tourism, mining and agriculture, and its historic cities and heritage sites support a growing events and conference market. The dry winter months are especially popular for wildlife viewing.

Travel across Zimbabwe is supported by international airports in Harare, Victoria Falls and Bulawayo, along with domestic flights, major highways and intercity bus links. These connections make it practical to move between airports, hotels, business districts, event venues, national parks and tourist destinations.

Victoria Falls plunging into the Zambezi River gorge in Zimbabwe, framed by rainforest mist and a sunrise rainbow

Country Information

Capital
Harare
Region
Southern Africa
Population
16.6 million
Area
390,757 km²
Currency
Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG)
Best time to visit
May – October
Visa
eVisa and visa on arrival; varies by nationality

Why Visit Zimbabwe?

Victoria Falls

See one of the world's largest waterfalls on the Zambezi River, with dramatic viewpoints and year-round mist.

Ancient Heritage

Explore the stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a landmark of precolonial history.

Wildlife Parks

Spot elephants, lions, rhinos and other wildlife in Hwange, Mana Pools and Matobo national parks.

Travel Services in Zimbabwe

Transfers

Travel between Harare, Victoria Falls, Bulawayo and airports across Zimbabwe with private transfer options for hotels, safari lodges and business areas.

Hourly Chauffeur

Book a chauffeur by the hour for meetings, events, sightseeing or flexible travel within Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls.

Charter Bus

Arrange bus transportation for groups, safaris, corporate events and intercity journeys across Zimbabwe.

Car Rental

Rent a car in Zimbabwe for self-drive travel between cities, airports and national parks at your own pace.

Travel Essentials

Language
English (official), Shona, Ndebele
Currency
Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG)
Time zone
CAT (UTC+2)
Driving side
Left
Emergency
999
Power plug
Type D / G
Country code
+263

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