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Titambire Siyalemukela to "Africa Paradise"
Zimbabwe is widely acknowledged as one of the
most beautiful countries in Africa with friendly people,
spectacular scenery and wildlife. A good internal air
service on Air Zimbabwe and Zimbabwe Express and a great
variety of accommodation ranging from top class hotels to
remote bush lodges.
Population: approximately 12,584,304
Area: 390,000 square kilometres
Religion: Christian, Mwari
Languages" Shona and sindebele and English
Currency: US Dollars, Euros
Zimbabwe is bordered by Zambia to the
northwest, Mozambique to the northwest, South Africa to
the South and Botswana to the southwest, the marshes of
Botswana to the west or into the Zambezi River to the
northeast.
Zimbabwe offers an incredibly rich diversity
of tours, activities and landscapes. With four Unesco World
Heritage sites - at Victoria falls, Mana Pools National Park
and the Great Zmbabwe and Khami ruins - it has developed a
strong cultural and ecological developed a strong cultural
and ecological image. Zimbabwe has received international
acclaim for its strong stance on wildlife conservation and
has been particularly successful with its rhinoceros
protection program. it is one of the few places where the
rhinoceros population is increasing.
Zimbabwe's national parks and private
wildlife and acacia landscapes, offer magnificent
opportunities for wildlife viewing and bird-watching.
Animals including antelopes, zebras and giraffes roam the
plain and there is a very good chance of seeing at least a
few of the Big Five (buffalos, elephants, leopards, lions
and rhinos). You can spot wildlife from a vehicle, on foot,
on horseback, or even from the back of an elephant. Walking
and backpacking safaris let you get closer, not only to the
animals, but to the rich and interesting flora of the bush.
In wilderness areas, attractive thatched cottages and luxury
lodges, inspired buy traditional designs and the surrounding
nature, blend in harmoniously with their natural settings.
Fishing and boating are popular on Lake
Kariba, below the lake, the Zambezi, one of Africa's largest
rivers, provides an ideal course for long-distance canoeing.
The cool, green Eastern Highlands, with their spectacular
views over the plains of Mozambique, are an excellent hiking
regions, especially the Chimanimani Mountains, with their
caves and scenic plateau. Another unique landscape, created
by three thousand million years of erosion, is Matobo
National Park, with its balancing boulders coloured red and
gold by lichen.
The calm of the wilderness areas contrasts
with the buzz of the popular tourist playground of Victoria
Falls. With its daring activities based around the mighty
waterfall and its dramatic gorge, the adrenaline-sports
capital of Africa attracts people from all over the world.
Victoria Falls has an impressive line-up of adventure
activities, including white-water rafting, canoeing,
kayaking, river boarding, micro lighting and bungee jumping.
For travelers keen to learn about the
everyday lives of rural and urban Zimbabweans, tours to
remote villages and high density city suburbs offer a rich
cultural experience. Visitors interested in art can discover
the country's traditional crafts, stone sculpture and the
traditional and contemporary music found all over Zimbabwe.
Historical sites - such as ancient cave paintings depicting
scenes of bygone hunts, and the Great Zimbabwe National
Monument. the old stone walls of which echo with the sound
of forgotten voices - reveal a glimpse earlier times.
Zimbabwe has good road and rail networks, and
a wide range of accommodation, from backpacker hostels to
luxury lodges. We can call the country today "Africa
paradise".
Zimbabwe Highlights
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Harare, Domboshawa & Ngomakurira, Lake
Chivero.
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Northern Zimbabwe: Lake Kariba, Mana
Pools, Matusadona National Park,
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Eastern Highland: Chimanimani National
Park, Nyanga National Park, Bvumba Mountains
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The Midlands: Great Zimbabwe, Wildlife
Ranches, serima Mission
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Southern Zimbabwe: Gonarezhou National
Park, Save conservancy
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Bulawayo: Matobo National Park
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Western Zimbabwe: Hwange National Park,
Chizarira National Park, Tonga culture
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Victoria Falls: The Falls
Activities from Tour Operators who use the
mighty waterfall as an awesome backdrop for
adrenaline-pumping such as white-water rafting , bungee
jumping, abseiling and kayaking which are guaranteed to
rattle even the toughest nerves.
By Lonely Planet
For more information, please contact:
Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
Tourism House, 55 Samora Machel Avenue Harare
Email: info@ztazim.co.zw
http://www.zimbabwetourismauthority.com
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Zimbabwe Special Low Rates
Boston/New York/Washington
D.C.
to Harare
or Johannesburg
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1185
In
association with Virgin
Atlantic.
Above fare
is net and valid in low season on UM/VS.
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