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Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls is a spectacular sight of awe-inspiring beauty and grandeur on the Zambezi River, forming a natural border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is the world's largest sheet of falling water, with a width of 1,708 meters (5,604 feet) and a height of 108 meters (354 feet).
The Kololo tribe living in the area described the falls as "Mosi-oa-Tunya", which means "The Smoke that Thunders". This is a fitting name, as the falls create a massive cloud of spray that can be seen from miles away.
During the height of the rainy season, more than 500 million cubic meters (17 billion cubic feet) of water per minute plummet over the edge of the falls. This creates a deafening roar that can be heard up to 40 kilometres (25 miles) away.
The water from the falls plunges into a deep gorge, creating a series of whirlpools and rapids. The spray from the falls creates a lush rainforest on the surrounding cliffs.
Mana Pools National Park
Mana Pools National Park is a wild and remote corner of Zimbabwe, where the Zambezi River winds its way through a lush floodplain. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, leopards, and buffaloes. It is also a haven for birds, with over 380 species recorded.
One of the best ways to experience Mana Pools is on a walking safari. These safaris allow you to get up close and personal with the animals, and to learn about their behaviour. You may also be lucky enough to see some of the park's more elusive inhabitants, such as wild dogs and cheetah.
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park is one of the largest and most popular national parks in Zimbabwe. It is home to an abundance of wildlife, including the largest population of elephants in the world. The park is also home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and many other animals.
Hwange National Park is a great place to go on a safari. You can go on game drives, bush walks, or even hot air balloon rides.
If you are looking for an African safari experience, Hwange National Park is the perfect place for you. It is a vast and beautiful park with an abundance of wildlife. You are sure to have an unforgettable experience.
Zambezi National Park
The Zambezi National Park and the Victoria Falls National Park together cover an area of 56,000 hectares. The northern border of the park is formed by the great Zambezi River, which also forms the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia for much of its length.
The Zambezi National Park is located upstream from Victoria Falls, and is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, crocodiles, and many more. The park is also home to a variety of birdlife, with over 400 species recorded.
The park boast a series of private campsites facing West along the river bank which showcases some incredible sunsets.
Matopos National Park
Matobo National Park is a protected area in Southwest Zimbabwe, covering an area of about 424 square kilometres. It is known for its unique rock formations, known as the Matobo Hills, which were created by erosion of the granite plateau. The park also has a diverse range of wildlife, including black and white rhinos, sable antelopes, impala, leopards, hyenas, hippopotami, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and ostriches.
The park is home to over 200 species of trees, including the mountain acacia, wild pear, and paperbark acacia. There are also many aloes, wild herbs, and over 100 grass species.
Matobo National Park is one of three intensive rhino protection zones within the Parks Estate. The park is also home to the world's densest population of leopards, due to the abundance of hyrax, which make up 50% of their diet.
In addition to its wildlife, Matobo National Park is also home to a number of important historical and cultural sites. The park includes the grave of British colonialist Cecil John Rhodes and the Nswatugi Cave, which contains Stone Age rock art.
Save Valley Conservancy
The Savé Valley Conservancy is a large private game reserve in the South Eastern Lowveld of Zimbabwe. It is bordered on the eastern side by the Save River and covers an area of 750,000 acres. The conservancy is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including the Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino), as well as a healthy population of rare African Painted Dogs.
The conservancy is made up of privately owned, government owned, and community owned properties. Individual properties operate tourist lodges that offer different types of accommodations in varied ecological settings.
Gonarezhou National Park
Gonarezhou National Park is Zimbabwe's second-largest national park and one of its most famed wilderness areas. It is located in the southeastern part of the country and covers an area of 5,053 square kilometres (1.25 million acres).
The park is named "The Place of Elephants" and is home to an estimated 11,000 elephants, one of the highest densities of elephants in any protected area in Africa. Gonarezhou is also home to a variety of other wildlife, including lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and many more.
The park is also home to some of the most spectacular landscapes in southern Africa, including the iconic Chilojo Cliffs. These cliffs rise up to 300 meters (1,000 feet) above the surrounding plain and offer stunning views of the park.
Gonarezhou is a unique conservation success story. The park was once heavily poached, but thanks to the efforts of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority and the Frankfurt Zoological Society, the elephant population has rebounded and the park is now considered to be one of the most secure wildlife areas in Africa.
Gairezi River
The Gairezi river is like something out of the Scottish highlands. Its Crystal clear water is fed by small mountain streams forming a unique river habitat.
Its source is tucked away on the slopes of Zimbabwe’s highest mountain Mt. Inyangani.(2582m)
The river runs North through Inyanga National park until it reaches the Zambezi. The Gairezi campfire project is a hidden gem where Hiking, swimming, birding and fly-fishing all come together. Your privacy is well respected during your stay, which gives this location a very exclusive feel and allows you to enjoy its tranquillity to the fullest. Your accommodation is a remote cottage overlooking a waterfall and natural bathing pool. The inyanga downs fly fishing club keeps the waters well stocked with rainbow trout and the riverside paths are well maintained, which allows easy access/ exploration of the full extent of the river.
There are no big predators here and hiking is encouraged -Take a fishing rod and a picnic and enjoy a day of peace and quite.
Bvumba mountains
The Bvumba mountains are mystical. Often misty it can feel very eerie. The pockets of dense rainforest are scattered through the valleys and mountain sides.
Seldom seen is your campsite destination. It is a birding paradise located with a dense forest.
Walking barefoot on the forest floor is a great way of grounding yourself and reconnecting with nature.Take in the noises and smells of the forrest. There is immense biodiversity in this niche ecosystem. Glow in the dark mushrooms, Pygmy chameleons, fluff tails and forest antelope to name a few.
Tony’s cake house is a unique stopping point along the way. A must stop for a cup of creamy hot chocolate and world class cakes. The botanical gardens are well worth a visit, only a short drive from your campsite. Guided hikes to various waterfalls and viewpoints can also be arranged. Leopard rock hotel is nearby which has a well maintained 18 hole golf course and a decent bar.
Chirundu
The Zambezi River is renowned for its fishing, with a huge variety of species to catch. But the most prized catch is the monster tiger fish, one of the most extreme freshwater game fish in the world. Drifting peacefully down this mighty river enjoying the seemingly endless river banks with your fishing rod in the water is an unforgettable experience.
Chirundu town itself is not much to look at but holds strategic importance as it is a border crossing point into Zambia, over Chirundu Bridge.
If a chance to be professionally guided down the Zambezi by boat to catch a monster tiger fish sounds like your bag then Chirundu is the place to do it.
Chinoyi Caves
The Chinhoyi Caves are a geological wonder. They consist of a system of tunnels and caverns, with the main feature being the Wonder Hole, a large cavern with a collapsed roof. The walls of the Wonder Hole drop vertically down to the Sleeping Pool, which is filled with crystal-clear water of an unbelievable blue colour. The water of the Pool stays at a constant temperature of 22-degrees Celsius, regardless of the weather. Legend has it that a visitor cannot successfully throw a stone across the Pool, as the sacred spirits who watch over it will catch it and bestow a curse upon the person who threw it.
The Sleeping Pool is believed to be 172 meters deep, the United States Navy divers having only managed to go as deep as 135 metres..The caves are a place of great natural beauty and mystery situated not far of the main road.
Chitake Springs
Chitake Springs also know as the “Predators playground” is a remote area in the southern reaches of Mana Pools National Park - on the Chitake River, a tributary of the Zambezi River. The campsite has no facilities and campers have to be self-sufficient and comfortable amongst wild animals. The spring is a perennial water source and provides the only water source for concentrations of wildlife.
Large herds of buffalo, elephant and other herbivores converge on the water - especially during the late dry season - and predators line the steep river channel banks to ambush their desperate prey as they drink.
Matusadona National Park
Matusadona National Park is a wild and rugged wilderness area in Zimbabwe, home to a wide variety of wildlife. The park is flanked by Lake Kariba in the North, and two perennial rivers, the Ume and the Sanyati, to the east and west. The park's diverse landscape includes undulating hills, thickly wooded browse-rich habitat, prolific perennial springs, tall riverine vegetation, and open grasslands.
Matusadona was once a conservation stronghold for African elephants and black rhinos, but human pressure and over-utilisation of resources impacted the park severely. However, in 2019, African Parks was invited to assume management of the park, and a 20-year agreement was signed with the vision to revitalise it for wildlife and communities.
African Parks has begun to revive Matusadona through a holistic management approach of good governance, effective conservation law enforcement, community engagement initiatives, and restoration of wildlife populations through reintroductions. The park is fast becoming a haven for wildlife once again, and a popular tourism destination.
Chisarira
Chizarira National Park is situated on top of the great Zambezi escarpment in the North Western part of Zimbabwe overlooking the mighty Zambezi Valley and upper waters of Lake Kariba. The park is well known for magnificent gorges, numerous natural springs and extended scenic landscape.
As the 4th largest national park of Zimbabwe, it covers 1910 km? and is home to several species including lion, leopard, buffalo and elephant; and a good mix of other animals such as the rare Roan antelope, sable and klipspringer among others. Chizarira is also a bird watcher's paradise and has over 360 species on its checklist. The rare Taita falcon and Angolan Pitta is often spotted roosting on the cliffs. Wild natural area with rocky landscapes.
The Park is dominated by Miombo woodland whilst lower lying areas are covered with Mopane scrubland and Baobab.
Great Zimbabwe Ruins
The Great Zimbabwe Ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most important archaeological sites in Africa. Located in southeastern Zimbabwe, the ruins are thought to have been the capital of a powerful kingdom that flourished between the 11th and 15th centuries. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins are a remarkable example of African architecture and engineering. The builders of Great Zimbabwe used sophisticated techniques to construct the ruins, and the site is a testament to the power and wealth of the kingdom that once flourished there. The ruins are made up of millions of dry-stone blocks, but no mortar was used to hold them together. The builders of Great Zimbabwe used a variety of techniques to fit the blocks together, including interlocking joints and grooves.
The Great Zimbabwe Ruins are a must-see for anyone interested in African history and culture. The ruins are a testament to the ingenuity and skill of the people who built them, and they offer visitors a glimpse into the life of a powerful medieval kingdom.
Makgadikgadi Salt Pans
The shimmering salt pans of Makgadikgadi along with the Nxai Pans are believed to be the largest in the world. Most of the time they appear as glaring, white, endless plains. During the rainy season they are one of the most important wetland areas in Botswana - when they transform and come alive into stunning grass-plains.
Makgadikgadi Pans is situated directly between Maun and Francistown. When it rain, the pans come to life with water birds and great herds of game. The Makgadikgadi pans are the remains of a once ancient lake and now form part of the route of Southern Africa's largest remaining migration, the second largest in Africa.
Travellers can expect something slightly unusual from this part of Botswana. Kubu Island, with its huge baobas, is one of the most mysterious places of the Makgadikgadi Pans.
Amazing flamingo numbers can also be witnessed.
Kafue National Park
Kafue National Park is the oldest and largest of Zambia's national parks, covering a massive 22,400 square kilometers. Founded in the 1920s and formally established as a national park in the 1950s, Kafue is one of the largest reserves in Africa. Despite its size and proximity to Livingstone, Kafue remains relatively unknown and largely unexplored. Its vast tracts of virgin bush are home to a fantastic diversity of wildlife.
Kafue's diverse habitats include miombo woodlands, floodplains, and grasslands. This diversity supports a wide range of wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and hippos. Kafue is also home to a variety of antelope species, including puku, lechwe, and roan antelope.
Kafue National Park is a great place to experience the wild and untamed beauty of Africa. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities, including game drives, walking safaris, and boat cruises. Kafue is also a great place to see birds, with over 500 species recorded in the park.
Chobe National Park
Chobe National Park is a true wildlife paradise and rated one of the best national parks in Southern Africa, home to a variety of wildlife and lush vegetation. The gateway to Chobe is Kasane, a small town near the borders of Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia, Chobe National Park is extremely lush because of the many waterways. The Chobe River flows through the park and draws many animals and birds during the dry season. Boat cruises and game drives along the river are very popular. The natural environment of the park allows for excellent photographic experiences.
Skeleton Coast
The Skeleton Coast is a 40 km wide and 500 km long coastal stretch in Namibia, known for its hostile but fascinating environment. The cold and unpredictable Benguela Current of the Atlantic Ocean clashes with the dune and desert landscape of north-western Namibia, creating a treacherous coastline that has claimed the lives of countless ships and sailors.
The name "Skeleton Coast" is derived from the large number of whale skeletons that were once found along its shores. The Ovahimba people, who live in the far north-eastern parts of Namibia, used these whale bones to build their huts.
Despite its harsh conditions, the Skeleton Coast is home to a variety of wildlife, including desert-adapted elephants, rhinos, lions, brown hyenas, jackals, giraffes, seals, oryx, kudus, and zebras. Some plants have also adapted to the rainless area of the Skeleton Coast, relying solely on the daily fog from the Atlantic Ocean. These include welwitschias, Nara melons, lithops succulent plants, lichen, and pencil bush.
The Skeleton Coast is a truly unique and special place. It is a place where you can experience the wild and untamed beauty of Africa, but it is also a place where you must be prepared for the unexpected.
Etosha National park
Etosha National Park is a vast and diverse wilderness area in Namibia. The park's centrepiece is the Etosha Pan, a massive salt pan that covers nearly a quarter of its area. During the dry season, the pan is a shimmering white expanse that attracts flocks of flamingos and other waterbirds. In the wet season, the pan can flood, creating a shallow lake that attracts even more wildlife.
One of the best things about Etosha National Park is its accessibility. The park is located just a few hours' drive from the capital city of Windhoek, making it a convenient destination for visitors from all over the world. Etosha is also a relatively affordable park to visit, with a variety of accommodation options to choose from.
Here is an interesting fact about Etosha National Park: the park is home to the world's largest population of black rhinos. These endangered animals are strictly protected in Etosha, and visitors have a good chance of seeing them during a game drive.
If you are looking for an unforgettable wildlife experience, Etosha National Park is the perfect destination. With its stunning scenery and abundance of wildlife, Etosha is a place that will stay with you long after you leave.
