20-day Cape Town and Zimbabwe holiday itinerary | (7-days in Cape Town + 14 days in Zimbabwe) | Here it is: the real-life low-down on our family holiday to Cape Town and Zimbabwe. We did this trip in August 2024, … Continued
10 things to consider when planning a holiday to Zimbabwe Are you planning a dream holiday to Zimbabwe? Do you want to hear the ‘thunder’ of Victoria Falls for yourself, or see elephants up close? Maybe you want to return … Continued
Filming locations in The Grand Tour: One for the Road Zimbabwe Special Written by Beth “Zimbabwe: We really did save the best ‘til last.” Well, you got that right, Mr Clarkson. The Grand Tour crew has achieved more in two … Continued
Updated in May 2026 by Beth Victoria Falls is a must-do Zimbabwean destination. It‘s home to one of the largest waterfalls in the world, it’s the adrenalin capital of Africa, has scenery galore, and hotels to satisfy every taste. Here’s … Continued
Last updated Feb 2026 How to renew a Zimbabwe passport from the UK There are more than 112,000 Zimbabweans living in the UK according to the Gov.uk website (2023). Zimbabwe passports are only issued within Zimbabwe, but you can do … Continued
Last updated October 2024 by Beth Bulawayo travel guide: Everything you need to know Bulawayo is Zimbabwe’s second-largest city, and the capital of Matabeleland province. It is known as “The City of Kings” because of the powerful Ndebele chiefs who … Continued
Bulawayo is a laid-back place, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. Its main attraction – the Matobo National Park – is a short drive away, and closer to the city centre, the Natural History Museum is something special.
These ancient city ruins have intrigued both locals and visitors for centuries. The local name for the area was “Dzimba dza mabwe” (roughly “Houses of Stone”) or simply “Zimbabwe”. When Rhodesia became independent in 1980, the nation was named after this city, and the country itself was called Zimbabwe. The ruins of the ancient city then became known as “Great Zimbabwe”.
Zimbabwe’s capital, is busy and gritty in the south, genteel and well-to-do in the north, and bursting with people in the city centre. What to expect, transport, shopping, places to go, weather, getting around, practical info, health, best time to visit
The nature of Zimbabwean hospitality is that staff will go the extra mile to make your stay an unforgettable one. Most of the accommodation options below have on-site swimming pools, wild animals nearby, activity desks and natural surroundings.
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
Harare may have power outages from time to time (a problem that businesses have overcome by using generators) – but it’s certainly not short of restaurants. Steak is a prominent feature of most Zimbabwean menus, and understandably so: the beef here … Continued
(Last updated May 2017) Should I visit Zimbabwe? There has been much debate about the role of tourists in Zimbabwe’s politics. Some say that tourists should avoid Zimbabwe to make a statement against President Robert Mugabe and his party Zanu-PF. Boycotters say that … Continued
(Last updated April 2025) Do you know the most common question that people ask about Zimbabwe Travel? Is it safe in Zimbabwe? As someone who was born and raised in Zimbabwe, and now visits as often as I can (because … Continued
