Great Zimbabwe Guide is an independent travel blog telling you everything you need to know about Zimbabwe travel. Read the the FAQs, city guides, travel tips, itineraries, advice on where to stay as well as things to do. Plus, read some travel journals to get inspiration for your next visit. If this is your first visit to the website, please check out the Zimbabwe travel quick reference guide which contains a list of useful articles.
In transit through Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport: international layovers
If you’re flying to an African country south of the equator, there’s a high chance that you’ll transit through Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport in South Africa. Airlines like SAA, BA and Virgin all fly through Johannesburg O.R. Tambo (AKA Jo’burg Airport). This article gives info about the international layover, directions within the airport, facilities, and […]
Quiet time for a future Zimbabwe traveller
Things have been a bit quiet on the blog recently, and here’s the reason … This future little Zimbabwe traveller came along when it was so hot in the UK that it could have been mistaken for a sizzling summer afternoon in Kariba, Zimbabwe. We are settling in to larger family life as well as […]
A picnic in Haka Game Park, Harare: photo post
One gorgeous, sunny afternoon in August, we went for a picnic at Haka Game Park, which is a small reserve just 10 minutes from Harare’s city centre. Haka Game Park is just one of the many family-friendly oases near the capital where visitors and locals alike can enjoy the African bush without needing to do […]
Matusadona in monochrome: photo post
In the wild, there’s a feeling of timelessness. Man-made deadlines and distractions fade away. Senses become keener. Here, there is space to breathe. These photos were taken in Matusadona National Park in August, and to me, they capture a small sense of the timelessness I felt when I was there. Read more: Posts about wildlife […]
21 November 2017: Robert Mugabe Resigns
I’m too overwhelmed by emotions to put my thoughts into coherency right now, but I want to state my profound joy and relief that Robert Mugabe has resigned as President of Zimbabwe. I am celebrating with my countrymen and women. I write this blog because I love the country of Zimbabwe. This week has been […]
Zimbabwe Coup Updates: 15-17 November 2017
15 November 2017 Zimbabwe’s army took action in the Presidential succession struggle in a very dramatic way. The move has been peaceful so far, but it would be wise to stay away from Harare city centre. Zimbabwe’s military said early Wednesday that it had taken custody of President Robert Mugabe. In a public broadcast, an […]
Snapshots of Zimbabwe: visiting Harare during the cash crisis, August 2017
Why write this article? This website is not just about pretty photos of Zimbabwe’s game reserves; it’s about representing the current experience of travelling in the country and the context in which that travel occurs. If you haven’t read it already, please see the article on Zimbabwe’s “cash crisis” for specific tourist advice on the […]
Lake Kariba game cruise: photo post
Our second expedition from Spurwing Island – a game cruise – offered fantastic photo opportunities because of the unique viewpoint from the water. It also allowed us to spend time with Lake Kariba’s water-dwelling creatures at close quarters. And of course, the chance to see the beloved elephants from a water-level perspective. … Whilst keeping an eye out […]
Game viewing in Matusadona National Park, Kariba: photo post
Matusadona National Park sits on the shores of Lake Kariba in the north of Zimbabwe. It is home to the Big Five as well as hundreds of bird and animal species; most of which existed here even before the dam was built. It is an unfenced park: the animals move around freely, attracted to the Zambezi […]
Photo post: Spurwing Island Lodge, Kariba, Zimbabwe
In August 2017 my family and I stayed at Spurwing Island Lodge on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. It proved to be the perfect family-friendly bush escape. Here’s a link to the full article describing why I chose Spurwing Island and how it turned out in reality. It showed the best of Zimbabwean hospitality: a relaxed […]
Spurwing Island in Kariba: a relaxed bush escape in Zimbabwe for all the family
This article was featured on Lonely Planet Pathfinders: top family travel posts. I wrote this article because there are many readers in the UK (and elsewhere) who would love to visit the Zimbabwean bush, but perhaps have very young families and aren’t sure of the logistics of balancing the wilderness with a wild-child. I recently stayed […]
Five reasons to go on a luxury Zimbabwe tour: top destinations you can’t miss
There are many more than just five reasons to go on a luxury Zimbabwe tour, but these are the top destinations that you just cannot afford to miss while visiting the country! This sponsored post was written by Enchanting Travels for GreatZimbabweGuide.com. Zimbabwe is one of southern Africa’s most magnificent countries, stretched out between the […]
TBEX Africa announcement: response from a Zimbabwe travel blogger
The biggest travel blogging conference is coming to Zimbabwe in 2018, but are they making a deal with the devil? TBEX is coming to Africa The “largest conference and networking event for travel bloggers”, called TBEX, is heading to Africa for the first time. Which African nation is lucky enough to win the patronage of hundreds of […]
Best places to visit in Zimbabwe: top ten
Here’s my list of ten best places to visit in Zimbabwe. Do you know what strikes me about this list? The landscapes are all so varied. From the rainforest at Victoria Falls, to the rocky vistas at Matobo National Park, to the misty hills of Nyanga, one thing is for sure: there’s too much to […]
