Zimbabwe Safari Tours and Holidays
Home to Victoria Falls, one of Africa's greatest natural wonders, Zimbabwe is a nation blessed with spectacular scenery and a host of wildlife. A Zimbabwe tour holds great appeal for active adventurers, outdoor enthusiasts, and those with an appreciative eye for beautiful landscapes.
With a rich history both ancient and modern, Zimbabwe is opening its doors to intrepid travellers from around the world, allowing them to discover some of the country's unique features. Whether you're venturing into the bush on a game drive, or getting your adrenaline rush at the end of a bungee rope, Zimbabwe never fails to amaze.
At Bench Africa, we've spent years building up a range of exciting, memorable experiences around Africa, with the help of our knowledgeable ground team. Read on to find out more about what your Zimbabwe holiday could hold in store.
About Zimbabwe
Situated in southern Africa, Zimbabwe is a landlocked country bordered by Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia. Covering some 390,000 square kilometres, it is characterised by the lofty Inyanga Mountains and highlands as well as the great Zambezi River, which feeds the earth and provides power to the Kariba Dam.
Before it was the Republic of Zimbabwe, the country went through several colonial guises from Southern Rhodesia, to Rhodesia, or Zimbabwe Rhodesia before gaining independence from Britain in 1980. The capital of Harare is also the nation's most populous city, and is home to just under 1.5 million of Zimbabwe's total population of 12.75 million people.
Zimbabwe uses a multi-currency system, meaning the US Dollar, South African Rand, GB Pound and the Euro are all accepted. While English is an official language in Zimbabwe, Shona is the most widely spoken, followed by Ndebele. No matter when you visit, you can expect a t...
Zimbabwe Safari Tours and Holidays
Home to Victoria Falls, one of Africa's greatest natural wonders, Zimbabwe is a nation blessed with spectacular scenery and a host of wildlife. A Zimbabwe tour holds great appeal for active adventurers, outdoor enthusiasts, and those with an appreciative eye for beautiful landscapes.
With a rich history both ancient and modern, Zimbabwe is opening its doors to intrepid travellers from around the world, allowing them to discover some of the country's unique features. Whether you're venturing into the bush on a game drive, or getting your adrenaline rush at the end of a bungee rope, Zimbabwe never fails to amaze.
At Bench Africa, we've spent years building up a range of exciting, memorable experiences around Africa, with the help of our knowledgeable ground team. Read on to find out more about what your Zimbabwe holiday could hold in store.
About Zimbabwe
Situated in southern Africa, Zimbabwe is a landlocked country bordered by Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia. Covering some 390,000 square kilometres, it is characterised by the lofty Inyanga Mountains and highlands as well as the great Zambezi River, which feeds the earth and provides power to the Kariba Dam.
Before it was the Republic of Zimbabwe, the country went through several colonial guises from Southern Rhodesia, to Rhodesia, or Zimbabwe Rhodesia before gaining independence from Britain in 1980. The capital of Harare is also the nation's most populous city, and is home to just under 1.5 million of Zimbabwe's total population of 12.75 million people.
Zimbabwe uses a multi-currency system, meaning the US Dollar, South African Rand, GB Pound and the Euro are all accepted. While English is an official language in Zimbabwe, Shona is the most widely spoken, followed by Ndebele. No matter when you visit, you can expect a tropical to temperate climate, with warmer temperatures making for pleasant summer nights especially in the lowlands in the south.
Zimbabwe tourism
The Victoria Falls are, of course, one of the main attractions for many visitors to Zimbabwe. The nation's most popular tourist destination, the falls simply have to be seen for their majesty to be believed. Watch as the mesmerising curtain of water plunges over 100 metres into the Zambezi Gorge below.
You can admire the fall's famous clouds of mist and brilliant rainbows from a number of viewpoints, or take a helicopter ride over Victoria Falls to get the full effect. The area is renowned for being the 'adventure capital of Africa', offering some of the wildest whitewater rafting around and a 111-metre bungee jump into the Zambezi River gorge from the bridge linking Zimbabwe to Zambia.
However, the falls aren't the country's only drawcard. If you are looking for an authentic Zimbabwe safari experience, the Mana Pools National Parks provides a chance to encounter a range of animals in the lush area surrounding the Zambezi River, populated by hippos and elephants as well as big cats such as lions and cheetahs.
Last but not least, the Great Zimbabwe ruins are not to be missed. The ancient remains of an African Iron Age city are truly a local treasure, and have been granted status as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Staying in Zimbabwe
Accommodation in Zimbabwe varies from well-equipped game lodges around Victoria Falls to 5-star hotels in Harare. At Bench Africa, we've picked out the best of both worlds, so that whatever sort of accommodation you're searching for, you'll be able to find a Zimbabwe safari to suit.
Getting to Zimbabwe
If you want to include a Zimbabwe tour in your upcoming trip to Africa, Bench Africa can help make it happen. To enter Zimbabwe, Australian passport-holders will require a visa - your travel consultant will be able to advise you about it during the booking process. You can fly into Zimbabwe's Harare International Airport, with a stopover usually in Johannesburg, South Africa.
To start planning your Zimbabwe holiday, get in touch with one of our expert travel consultants.
