Zimbabwe Travel Guide

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is one of nature's greatest spectacles, and one of the few attractions that exceeds even the wildest expectations of its visitors. The town itself, referred to locally simply as 'Vic Falls', straddles the banks of the Zambezi River, in Zimbabwe's Matabeleland North province. It is a pleasant place from which to base oneself, home to a number of hotels and lodges, a couple of good restaurants and some great bars to enjoy.

Known as both an adventure center and romantic getaway, there is an excellent selection of things to see and do in Victoria Falls, from walking to the viewpoints that run the length of the falls to white-water rafting and bungee jumping. There are canoe trips, river cruises, safaris and fishing trips available in Vic Falls, as well as first-rate national parks to visit nearby. A day-trip across the border into Zambia is also well worth doing.

There are buses, trains and airlines that travel to Vic Falls and, once there, the town is easily walkable but also has plenty of minibus and regular taxis available for visitors to use. A popular vacation destination since the 1930s, Vic Falls is a must on any African travel itinerary.

Climate

Victoria Falls experiences hot summers from September through to April, and mild winters from May though to August. The summer rainy season in Vic Falls lasts from November to March, and the rain usually comes in the form of afternoon thundershowers and weather can be fairly unpredictable. Visitors should note that there is a considerable difference in the flow of water over the Victoria Falls from the rainy to the dry season when planning their holiday.

Harare

Known as 'the sunshine city', Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe and a gateway to the country's many attractions, including Victoria Falls and Kariba. Recent turmoil in Zimbabwe cast a dark shadow on the city, with fuel and food shortages affecting tourism and day to day life throughout the country. However, the Zimbabwe situation has improved of late and the shortages have abated, making Harare an appealing travel destination once again. Beautiful residential areas surround the city center, the most developed being Borrowdale, Chisipite, Mount Pleasant and Avondale. There are some wonderful galleries and museums in and around Harare showcasing local culture and heritage, some of the most popular being the National Gallery, the Dendera Gallery and the Queen Victoria Museum. Not far out of town, the Ruwa Sculpture Gallery is also worth a visit. Borrowdale Village is a quaint complex offering a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and nightclubs - an excellent place to spend the day (or night!) while on vacation. Other Harare shopping centers include Westgate, which has a great movie theater, and the Eastgate Shopping Mall, located in the CBD. When not sipping cappuccinos at a café in the village, the local residents often go to the Harare Sports Club to watch cricket, or to Old Georgians (OGs) for rugby. Golf is another favorite pastime, with some fantastic courses based in the city, as well as a couple of fun putt-putt courses. For nature lovers, visiting the Lion and Cheetah Park is a must when in Harare, and the Chriemba Balancing Rocks are also good to see. The National Botanic Gardens are another good outdoors attraction in Harare. Horse riding and walking safaris are offered in the nearby Mukuvusi Woodlands, while Lake Chivero is great for jet-skiing, sailing and fishing.

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Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is one of nature's greatest spectacles, and one of the few attractions that exceeds even the wildest expectations of its visitors. The town itself, referred to locally simply as 'Vic Falls', straddles the banks of the Zambezi River, in Zimbabwe's Matabeleland North province. It is a pleasant place from which to base oneself, home to a number of hotels and lodges, a couple of good restaurants and some great bars to enjoy.

Known as both an adventure center and romantic getaway, there is an excellent selection of things to see and do in Victoria Falls, from walking to the viewpoints that run the length of the falls to white-water rafting and bungee jumping. There are canoe trips, river cruises, safaris and fishing trips available in Vic Falls, as well as first-rate national parks to visit nearby. A day-trip across the border into Zambia is also well worth doing.

There are buses, trains and airlines that travel to Vic Falls and, once there, the town is easily walkable but also has plenty of minibus and regular taxis available for visitors to use. A popular vacation destination since the 1930s, Vic Falls is a must on any African travel itinerary.

Climate

Victoria Falls experiences hot summers from September through to April, and mild winters from May though to August. The summer rainy season in Vic Falls lasts from November to March, and the rain usually comes in the form of afternoon thundershowers and weather can be fairly unpredictable. Visitors should note that there is a considerable difference in the flow of water over the Victoria Falls from the rainy to the dry season when planning their holiday.

Harare

Known as 'the sunshine city', Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe and a gateway to the country's many attractions, including Victoria Falls and Kariba. Recent turmoil in Zimbabwe cast a dark shadow on the city, with fuel and food shortages affecting tourism and day to day life throughout the country. However, the Zimbabwe situation has improved of late and the shortages have abated, making Harare an appealing travel destination once again. Beautiful residential areas surround the city center, the most developed being Borrowdale, Chisipite, Mount Pleasant and Avondale. There are some wonderful galleries and museums in and around Harare showcasing local culture and heritage, some of the most popular being the National Gallery, the Dendera Gallery and the Queen Victoria Museum. Not far out of town, the Ruwa Sculpture Gallery is also worth a visit. Borrowdale Village is a quaint complex offering a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and nightclubs - an excellent place to spend the day (or night!) while on vacation. Other Harare shopping centers include Westgate, which has a great movie theater, and the Eastgate Shopping Mall, located in the CBD. When not sipping cappuccinos at a café in the village, the local residents often go to the Harare Sports Club to watch cricket, or to Old Georgians (OGs) for rugby. Golf is another favorite pastime, with some fantastic courses based in the city, as well as a couple of fun putt-putt courses. For nature lovers, visiting the Lion and Cheetah Park is a must when in Harare, and the Chriemba Balancing Rocks are also good to see. The National Botanic Gardens are another good outdoors attraction in Harare. Horse riding and walking safaris are offered in the nearby Mukuvusi Woodlands, while Lake Chivero is great for jet-skiing, sailing and fishing.

Read more about Harare »

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is one of nature's greatest spectacles, and one of the few attractions that exceeds even the wildest expectations of its visitors. The town itself, referred to locally simply as 'Vic Falls', straddles the banks of the Zambezi River, in Zimbabwe's Matabeleland North province. It is a pleasant place from which to base oneself, home to a number of hotels and lodges, a couple of good restaurants and some great bars to enjoy.

Known as both an adventure center and romantic getaway, there is an excellent selection of things to see and do in Victoria Falls, from walking to the viewpoints that run the length of the falls to white-water rafting and bungee jumping. There are canoe trips, river cruises, safaris and fishing trips available in Vic Falls, as well as first-rate national parks to visit nearby. A day-trip across the border into Zambia is also well worth doing.

There are buses, trains and airlines that travel to Vic Falls and, once there, the town is easily walkable but also has plenty of minibus and regular taxis available for visitors to use. A popular vacation destination since the 1930s, Vic Falls is a must on any African travel itinerary.

Climate

Victoria Falls experiences hot summers from September through to April, and mild winters from May though to August. The summer rainy season in Vic Falls lasts from November to March, and the rain usually comes in the form of afternoon thundershowers and weather can be fairly unpredictable. Visitors should note that there is a considerable difference in the flow of water over the Victoria Falls from the rainy to the dry season when planning their holiday.

Harare

Known as 'the sunshine city', Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe and a gateway to the country's many attractions, including Victoria Falls and Kariba. Recent turmoil in Zimbabwe cast a dark shadow on the city, with fuel and food shortages affecting tourism and day to day life throughout the country. However, the Zimbabwe situation has improved of late and the shortages have abated, making Harare an appealing travel destination once again. Beautiful residential areas surround the city center, the most developed being Borrowdale, Chisipite, Mount Pleasant and Avondale. There are some wonderful galleries and museums in and around Harare showcasing local culture and heritage, some of the most popular being the National Gallery, the Dendera Gallery and the Queen Victoria Museum. Not far out of town, the Ruwa Sculpture Gallery is also worth a visit. Borrowdale Village is a quaint complex offering a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and nightclubs - an excellent place to spend the day (or night!) while on vacation. Other Harare shopping centers include Westgate, which has a great movie theater, and the Eastgate Shopping Mall, located in the CBD. When not sipping cappuccinos at a café in the village, the local residents often go to the Harare Sports Club to watch cricket, or to Old Georgians (OGs) for rugby. Golf is another favorite pastime, with some fantastic courses based in the city, as well as a couple of fun putt-putt courses. For nature lovers, visiting the Lion and Cheetah Park is a must when in Harare, and the Chriemba Balancing Rocks are also good to see. The National Botanic Gardens are another good outdoors attraction in Harare. Horse riding and walking safaris are offered in the nearby Mukuvusi Woodlands, while Lake Chivero is great for jet-skiing, sailing and fishing.

Read more about Harare »

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is one of nature's greatest spectacles, and one of the few attractions that exceeds even the wildest expectations of its visitors. The town itself, referred to locally simply as 'Vic Falls', straddles the banks of the Zambezi River, in Zimbabwe's Matabeleland North province. It is a pleasant place from which to base oneself, home to a number of hotels and lodges, a couple of good restaurants and some great bars to enjoy.

Known as both an adventure center and romantic getaway, there is an excellent selection of things to see and do in Victoria Falls, from walking to the viewpoints that run the length of the falls to white-water rafting and bungee jumping. There are canoe trips, river cruises, safaris and fishing trips available in Vic Falls, as well as first-rate national parks to visit nearby. A day-trip across the border into Zambia is also well worth doing.

There are buses, trains and airlines that travel to Vic Falls and, once there, the town is easily walkable but also has plenty of minibus and regular taxis available for visitors to use. A popular vacation destination since the 1930s, Vic Falls is a must on any African travel itinerary.

Climate

Victoria Falls experiences hot summers from September through to April, and mild winters from May though to August. The summer rainy season in Vic Falls lasts from November to March, and the rain usually comes in the form of afternoon thundershowers and weather can be fairly unpredictable. Visitors should note that there is a considerable difference in the flow of water over the Victoria Falls from the rainy to the dry season when planning their holiday.

Harare

Known as 'the sunshine city', Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe and a gateway to the country's many attractions, including Victoria Falls and Kariba. Recent turmoil in Zimbabwe cast a dark shadow on the city, with fuel and food shortages affecting tourism and day to day life throughout the country. However, the Zimbabwe situation has improved of late and the shortages have abated, making Harare an appealing travel destination once again. Beautiful residential areas surround the city center, the most developed being Borrowdale, Chisipite, Mount Pleasant and Avondale. There are some wonderful galleries and museums in and around Harare showcasing local culture and heritage, some of the most popular being the National Gallery, the Dendera Gallery and the Queen Victoria Museum. Not far out of town, the Ruwa Sculpture Gallery is also worth a visit. Borrowdale Village is a quaint complex offering a variety of shops, restaurants, pubs and nightclubs - an excellent place to spend the day (or night!) while on vacation. Other Harare shopping centers include Westgate, which has a great movie theater, and the Eastgate Shopping Mall, located in the CBD. When not sipping cappuccinos at a café in the village, the local residents often go to the Harare Sports Club to watch cricket, or to Old Georgians (OGs) for rugby. Golf is another favorite pastime, with some fantastic courses based in the city, as well as a couple of fun putt-putt courses. For nature lovers, visiting the Lion and Cheetah Park is a must when in Harare, and the Chriemba Balancing Rocks are also good to see. The National Botanic Gardens are another good outdoors attraction in Harare. Horse riding and walking safaris are offered in the nearby Mukuvusi Woodlands, while Lake Chivero is great for jet-skiing, sailing and fishing.

Read more about Harare »