Calling Zimbabwe residents! Your invitation to explore the Number One Country to Visit in 2025

Written by Beth

Hey Zimbabweans, I’m talking to you in this article. Not to the tourists, but to you with the green mamba passports and the residency stamps.

Now, I know that the green mamba might not get you overseas easily – but what if I told you that you can explore the best destination in the world, at a discount?

You might’ve heard this already, but it bears repeating, loud and proud: Forbes Magazine declared Zimbabwe the Number One Country to Visit in 2025. And African Sun wants you to experience it to the full – it’s your country after all! They heard the requests for more affordable local travel, which is why you get to stay longer and pay less.

Are you dreaming of a misty Nyanga sunrise, or a fiery Zambezi sunset? Well, why not do it this festive season? There are some great special offers available, so take this as your sign to do it.

Here’s the low-down on four amazing destinations in our own backyard, and why you should go.

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1. Hwange Safari Lodge, Hwange

Hwange National Park is the biggest National Park in Zimbabwe, and one of the best places to see elephant, lion, buffalo and giraffe living in the wild. Once a royal hunting ground for Mzilikazi, visitors from all over the world visit Hwange for a wildlife experience that is unique to Africa.

Why visit Hwange Safari Lodge? The lodge has a water hole right in front of it, where animals regularly come to drink. You could be eating braai-cooked food while watching a herd of elephants splash just a few metres away. The lodge was re-designed and renovated recently, so you can be among the first in the world to see it. (It’s also the place where I got engaged!)

Special offer for locals: From as low as $81 per person sharing. Website here.

PLUS, at Hwange Safari Lodge, stay for three nights, pay for two – that’s one night free! Or, stay for five nights, pay for three – that’s two nights free!

2. Elephant Hills Resort, Victoria Falls

There’s famous, and then there’s world famous. Victoria Falls is the latter. The largest waterfall in the world (by volume) is a bucket-list destination for anyone who’s serious about seeing the beauty of our planet. It’s a place that can’t be described fully, only experienced in person. Over a million people visit this waterfall every year to witness up to 500 million litres of water cascade over the edge every minute. As a Zimbo, you’ll get entry fees at a third of the price of international visitors.

Why visit Elephant Hills Resort? As well as the pools, multiple restaurants and expansive views of the Zambezi, you can play golf in one of the few places in the world where impala and warthogs become a memorable part of your game.

Special offer for locals: From as low as $99.50 per person sharing. Website here. Just email: hacro@africansun.com for more.

3. Troutbeck Resort, Eastern Highlands

About Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands, Forbes Magazine sings of its “cloud-covered slopes, winding hiking trails and pockets of mist-laced mountain stillness”. This is the place for a romantic getaway, to cosy up with a good book and a glass of wine, as you gaze at the conifer-lined mountains that surround you.

Why visit Troutbeck Resort? This green, mountainous area really feels like you’re on another continent, so it’s perfect for a break from the stress of everyday life. It’s also one of the more affordable locations, because many of the activities, such as trail hiking, World’s View and Nyangombe Falls are free or have minimal entry fees.

Special offer for locals: From as low as $91 per person sharing. Website here. Just email: hacro@africansun.com for more.

4. Caribbea Bay Resort, Lake Kariba

The world’s largest man-made lake, Kariba is Zimbabwe’s version of the seaside – except we have crocodiles in our water and elephants roaming our shores, just to make things extra spicy. It’s a place for fun in the sun: spend your days splashing in the pool and your nights enjoying a beverage as you watch the sun set over this huge body of water.

Why visit Caribbea Bay Resort? With its Italian-inspired architecture, it’s easy to imagine you’re on a Meditteranean island when you look out from its balconies at the blue expanse of water in front of you.

Special offer for locals: From as low as $81 per person sharing. Website here. Just email: hacro@africansun.com for more.

Have you visited all four of the locations in this list? If not, maybe it’s time to choose your next holiday! There are thousands of people on the other side of the world who are saving their pennies to visit places that are just a few hours’ drive down the road for you.

These offers are valid until the 20th of December, so move fast.

Ask for a quote today – just email: hacro@africansun.com or visit https://africansun.com/.

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