Dates for your 2013 diary
Zimbabwe School Terms 2013 Term 1: January 8 – March 27 | Half Term: February 15 Term 2: May 7 – August 8 | Half Term: June 21 Term 3: September 9 – December 5 | Half Term: October 1 … Continued
Is it safe in Zimbabwe?
(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
Cindy Ross visits Hwange and Great Zimbabwe
Read about Cindy Ross’ latest trip to Zimbabwe in The Huffington Post article here. The travel writer visited Hwange and Great Zimbabwe. A good thing about her visit is that she wanted to learn about Zimbabwean people and their history … 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
The roadtrip that roared: introduction and post roundup
In May 2012 we went on an amazing holiday to Zimbabwe. We went to 4 places, all very different, and all offering something very special. We drove +/- 3200 km (2000 miles) in 3 weeks and visited Harare, Bulawayo, Victoria … Continued
International flights to Zimbabwe: Includes route map and airline list 2024
This article about flights to Zimbabwe was fully updated in May 2024. International flights to Zimbabwe are not as straightforward as they were 30 years ago – but they’re still absolutely worth the effort! When I was young, there were … Continued
Transport within Zimbabwe: What are my options?
There’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 question of how to get around. Package holidays … Continued
Zimbabwe’s world-class nature list
I’m often struck by how much Zimbabwe has to offer, especially on the safari and scenery front. Zimbabwe’s game reserves aren’t as famous as the Serengeti or Masai Mara, but they have world-class wildlife and unspoiled natural beauty. Zimbabwe can definitely … 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
Suitcase must-haves: What to pack for a holiday to Zimbabwe and southern Africa 2025
Our must-have items to buy and pack for a Zimbabwe holiday. Based on first-hand experience.
