Many people planning a trip around Zimbabwe will face a conundrum: How do I travel between Kariba and Victoria Falls? The roads around the Lake Kariba can be onerous, charter flights can break the budget, so the best option is to … Continued
Note: I was not paid for writing this article. I visited this establishment independently and anonymously in 2013. One of the highlights of our time in Harare was Bally Vaughan Animal Sanctuary. (Update: Many of the orphaned animals in this … Continued
Our 2013 trip started and ended in Harare, which is the central airline arrivals hub, and the capital of the country. It’s a great place to get acquainted with Zimbabwe because it has a mixture of Western and Zimbabwean features. … Continued
We’ve just returned from a fantastic trip to Zimbabwe and I can’t wait to get it all written down. We started off in Harare, went to Mana Pools, travelled to Victoria Falls on the Kariba Ferry, went to Bulawayo, Great … Continued
The Harare itineraries and tours below are a starting point for visitors to get to know the city. I’ve grouped some of my favourite places and I’ve suggested itineraries to cover over a number of days. The places in the … Continued
Best of the rest: More activities include Livingstone Island, sundowners at Victoria Falls Hotel, cultural tours … the list goes on!
Victoria Falls National Park is home to a wide variety of animals – and you can be taken on a guided safari to see elephant, zebra, lions and more.
Experience the historic bridge the way its creators envisaged: in a steam train.
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.
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
The Boma is a must-do for any visitor to Victoria Falls. Food is cooked on-the-spot: warthog, kudu and impala included.
There are no words to describe what it feels like to see Victoria Falls, or “The Smoke that Thunders”, for the first time.
(Last updated 2025) 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 Falls, … Continued
These are something special: unlike their sometimes dark and crowded overseas counterparts, they are open-air, laid-back jewels in Harare’s landscape …
