Celebrating the great things about Zimbabwe travel
Great Zimbabwe Guide gives practical travel tips, information and inspiration about Zimbabwe in southern Africa. Founded by Beth, a Zimbabwean living in the UK. I share real-life stories of Zimbabwe’s wildlife, safari, adventure, cities, photography and culture.
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Great Zimbabwe Guide gives travel tips, information and inspiration about Zimbabwe, Africa. We share stories of Zimbabwe’s talented people, world-class wilderness & wildlife safari experiences, all wrapped up in an unmatched climate.
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Key articles on Great Zimbabwe Guide
- Quick-reference list of Zimbabwe travel articles
- FAQs on Zimbabwe travel
- Harare travel guide
- Bulawayo travel guide
- Victoria Falls travel guide
- Great Zimbabwe Monument travel guide
- Hwange National Park travel guide
- Visas for Zimbabwe
- Staying safe in Zimbabwe
- Health in Zimbabwe
- Flights to Zimbabwe
- Road travel in Zimbabwe
- What to pack for a Zimbabwe trip
- How to renew a Zimbabwe passport from the UK
- Ultimate trip planning kit (digital download)
About Beth, creator of Great Zimbabwe Guide Travel Blog
I was born and raised in Zimbabwe, where conversations about wildlife like elephants, rhinos, and lions became second nature to me.
I didn’t realise how lucky I was to have family holidays at sights like Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba and Great Zimbabwe Monument from a young age.
Now, although I no longer live in Zimbabwe, I still consider it my heart’s home. I’ve continued to visit Zimbabwe as often as possible, and take joy in experiencing the wonders of this country with the dual perspective of an ex-local, as well as a tourist. I currently live in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom.
I started the Great Zimbabwe Guide website back in 2010 with the aim of providing actionable, inspiring and honest information for anyone interested in travelling in Zimbabwe – and to showcase the positive aspects of Zimbabwe in the process.
Today, Great Zimbabwe Guide is the longest-running independent travel blog on Zimbabwe, Africa.
You can read more about me here, and you can find my freelance portfolio here.
Our latest Zimbabwe travel articles are below
Hwange National Park travel guide 2026
Hwange National Park travel guide 2026 This article about Hwange National Park includes details about the location of the park, how to visit, rules for visitors, activities, best time to visit, maps, health,... READ MORE
5 things I loved about our lodge in Hwange National Park (and 5 things I didn’t)
5 things I loved about our lodge in Hwange National Park (and 5 things I didn’t) During our self-drive holiday in Zimbabwe from the UK, we stayed in Hwange National Park for four... READ MORE
The road to the bush: From Bulawayo to Hwange National Park
Into the bush: From Bulawayo to Hwange National Park This post discusses the road conditions between Bulawayo and Hwange, from personal experience on our self-drive trip. This post is part of our 20-day... READ MORE
Seven days in the Mother City: No tour guides, just our family and a rental car in Cape Town
Seven days in the Mother City: No tour guides, just our family and a rental car in Cape Town | Here it is: the real-life low-down on our family holiday to Cape Town.... READ MORE
Travel journal: The road to Bulawayo, and places we visited there
Travel journal: The road to Bulawayo, and places we visited there | We stopped over in Bulawayo for a night during our journey from Harare to Hwange National Park. This article discusses the... READ MORE
Journal in the sunshine city: Places we love in Harare, Zimbabwe
Journal in the sunshine city: Places we love in Harare, Zimbabwe | Harare is known as Zimbabwe’s sunshine city, with over 3,000 hours of sunshine per year. We visited in the month of... READ MORE
Holiday diary of Cape Town & Zim: The Zimbabwe leg
Cape Town & Zim holiday diary: Zimbabwe leg | This article is an overview of the Zimbabwe leg of our Cape Town and Zimbabwe holiday. It shows a suggested route covering Harare, Bulawayo,... READ MORE
Flying with Airlink in South Africa and Zimbabwe: My review
Flying with Airlink in South Africa and Zimbabwe: My review | This post shares my experience of the food, drink, entertainment, luggage, booking process and airport info while travelling with Airlink, the airline... READ MORE
