Celebrating the great things about Zimbabwe.
Great Zimbabwe Guide gives travel tips, information and inspiration about Zimbabwe, Africa.
We share stories of the great things about Zimbabwe: stories of talented people, world-class wilderness & wildlife, all wrapped up in an unmatchable climate.
The guide was founded by Beth: an ex-local and regular Zimbabwe visitor. We also have some fantastic guest writers who contribute to the site.
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Our latest Zimbabwe travel articles are listed below
Family packing hacks: easy ways to organise your suitcase
If you get stressed out by chaotic suitcases, or if you can never find those pesky nail clippers even though you know you packed them somewhere, then these family packing hacks are just... READ MORE
My ‘Zimbabwe’ bookshelf: book recommendations
Looking for a good read? Here’s a list of books that are on my ‘Zimbabwe’ bookshelf at home. They’re books that I’ve either bought myself, or been gifted by friends and family members.... READ MORE
Gift ideas 2021: African-inspired gifts sold in the UK
A carefully-selected list of exciting and unique African gift ideas from small businesses mainly run by Zimbabweans in the UK. To visit their websites, simply click on their name. The Impala Collection Zimbabwe... READ MORE
Road tripping from Harare to Victoria Falls
This guest post is written by Ruth, who lives in Harare, Zimbabwe. In September 2021, Ruth and her sister took a road trip from Harare for a weekend getaway in Victoria Falls. In... READ MORE
10 unexpected animals spotted around the Matobo Hills
The Matobo area of Zimbabwe is unique: it is one of the few places in Africa where not one but two species of rhino still live in the wild. But can you guess... READ MORE
Review of Adventures in Zambezia: a film for fledgling bird-watchers
Adventures in Zambezia is an animated film from 2012, set in the spectacular borderlands of Zambia and Zimbabwe known as the Zambezi Valley. Why watch it? Best bits: The best aspect of the... READ MORE
How to support Zimbabwean charities with Amazon Smile
Did you know that you can raise funds for a Zimbabwean charity - at no extra cost to yourself - just by changing a setting in your Amazon App? Here's how. READ MORE
Review of Cook Off: The Movie
Image credit: Cook Off Movie Cook Off is the first movie from Zimbabwe to stream on Netflix, which is a fantastic achievement in itself. The two leads actors, Tendaiishe Chitima and Tendai Nguni... READ MORE
