Best Vic Falls activities: 5. Go on a sunset cruise in Victoria Falls
Dusk is a special time to be on the river, with a cold drink in your hands and the sound of the waterfalls at your back.
Best Vic Falls activities: 4. Do a bungee jump in Victoria Falls
This 111-metre bungee jump is in one of the most scenic places in the world.
Best Vic Falls activities: 3. Do the gorge swing or highwire in Victoria Falls
The gorge swing and zip line are arguably better experiences than the bungee jump. There’s also the “flying fox” and canopy tour highwire activities to try.
Things to do in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe: Top ten activities
Victoria Falls never disappoints, whether you’re seeing the Falls themselves for the first time, or catching your breath after gorge swinging over the Zambezi River. Top ten things to do in Victoria Falls Town, Zimbabwe Click on the headings below … Continued
Best Vic Falls activities: 2. Dinner at The Boma restaurant in Victoria Falls
The Boma is a must-do for any visitor to Victoria Falls. Food is cooked on-the-spot: warthog, kudu and impala included.
Best Vic Falls activities: 1. See The Smoke That Thunders
There are no words to describe what it feels like to see Victoria Falls, or “The Smoke that Thunders”, for the first time.
A video snapshot of Zimbabwe
This tourism-promo video should be taken with a pinch of salt, but I’ve included it here because it shows a lot of Zimbabwe’s gems and gives an overview of the country for first-timers. My advice would be to look at … Continued
Health information for visitors to Zimbabwe
(Last updated August 2023) Health information for visitors to Zimbabwe There are a number of health considerations to take before visiting any country, and Zimbabwe is no different. However, it’s good to remember that in places such as Victoria … Continued
Is it safe in Zimbabwe?
(Last updated March 2016) Zimbabwe is one of the safest countries in Africa for tourists. The biggest risk is from car accidents, just like in developed countries. Zimbabwean people have a wonderful reputation for being easy-going and generous, and we will go … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #2 Bulawayo
After spending a few days in Harare, we went to Bulawayo to see family. My mum moved from Harare to Bulawayo a few years ago and my extended family have lived there all their lives, so it’s a place I’ve … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #1 Arrival in Harare
On a Thursday evening in late May, we flew from London Heathrow and landed at Harare International airport at around 5pm the next day. I may have packed far more clothes than needed – I wasn’t sure how cold Zimbabwe’s … Continued
Flights to Zimbabwe: Which airlines fly to Zimbabwe?
(Last updated Feb 2017) This post contains affilliate links. Please read the copyright and terms page, or see the page footer, for full disclosure. There are a number of options for flights to Zimbabwe. Below, I’ve listed airlines that fly … Continued
Transport within Zimbabwe: What are my options?
Last updated Sept 2017There’s so much to see in Zimbabwe that you’ll probably want to visit a number of National Parks and cities to get the most out of your trip. This brings up the tricky question of how to get around. Package … Continued
Zimbabwe’s climate and weather: When’s the best time to visit?
Zimbabwe was ranked as having the Best Climate in the World by International Living Magazine (tied with Malta) – and I happen to agree. There’s no ‘wrong’ time to visit Zimbabwe. However, specific times of year are better than others … Continued
