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Harare is the capital city of Zimbabwe with more than two million population. It was established in 1890 by the pioneer column headed by Cecil Rhodes. Harare is the starting point for all tours not only going to the famous Victoria Falls but also visiting Zimbabwe 's natural heritage, history and culture. Some of Harare 's great attractions include the prehistoric Chinamora rock paintings, Balancing rocks of the Domboshawa, Ngomakurira caves and Heroes' Acre which was put up in honor of those who died during the struggle for Zimbabwe 's independence. Stop at the Kopje Hill for a panoramic view of the city. |
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The wide streets of Harare are pleasant welcome to those wishing to explore the town on foot. At an altitude of 1500 meters above sea level, the city has a favorable weather brightened by the lilac blossoms of jacaranda trees in spring and the red flame trees of summer. |
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The awesome Victoria Falls , one of the Seven Wonders of the World , is found on the Zambezi River only an hour away from Harare by air. A walk through the forest jungle produced by the spray coming from the falls takes you to the mesmerizing viewpoints. At the Victoria Falls, the one mile wide Zambezi river carrying over 550,000 cubic meters of water per minute plunges over 100 meters in the Zambezi Gorge making a thunderous noise. The ensuing spray billowing up the sky can be seen 70 km away. At Victoria Falls , one can choose to either just contend with taking the photos from the viewpoints or fly over the falls on a light aircraft or a hot air balloon. |
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For the adventurous, there is bunji jumping from the bridge to the gorge and white-water rafting in the turbulent river downstream. A sunset cruise on the Zimbabwe River above the falls is very popular. |
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Extension a day tour to Hwange National Park (the Biggest National Park in Zimbabwe ), Livingstone ( Zambia ) or Chobe National Park ( Botswana ) will make the trip even more exciting. |
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Zimbabwe
has excellent and well-maintained parks and reserves.
Many safari camps offer high-quality personalized
guiding, and the country boasts the greatest variety
of methods to view wildlife in Africa . You can view
game by open vehicle during the day and at night,
walk with a licensed guide in all game parks and take
boating excursions; other activities include canoeing,
kayaking and white- water rafting on the Zambezi River
. Accommodations vary from small lodges to fixed tented
camps, mobile-tented safaris and remote wilderness
houseboats.
MATUSADONA
NATIONAL PARK :
Situated on the southern shore of Lake Kariba,
this park has an abundance of elephant, lion kudu,
impala and buffalo, especially concentrated along
the shoreline in the dry season (May-Oct). A special
attraction is tracking black rhino on foot.
MANA
POOLS NATIONAL PARK:
During the season (May-Oct), animals are
found along the Zambezi River . This is prime time
to view elephant, hippo, waterbuck, wild dog, lion
and leopard by canoe, vehicle and on walks
HWANGE
NATIONAL PARK :
Zimbabwe 's largest national park is famous
for its large herds of elephant and sable antelope.
Commonly seen species include buffalo, giraffe, zebra,
wildebeest and lion. Hwange is also home to cheetah,
wild dog and bat-eared fox.
VICTORIA
FALLS:
In the face of a phenomenon twice the height
of Niagara Falls and one and a half times as wide,
one is in awe. In his journal, David Livingstone wrote,
"...On sights as beautiful as this, angels must
have gazed."
CHIZARIRA
NATIONAL PARK :
Chizarira is a true wilderness area, remote
and untamed. Walking safaris are the best way to see
the park.
MATOBO
(MATOPOS) HILLS NATIONAL PARK:
In this ancient place, one can visit many
of the thousands of bushmen paintings that have been
found throughout the picturesque caves in amongst
the granite kopjes. Matobo is also home to a wide
variety of wildlife including white rhino, giraffe,
eland, zebra, sable antelope and buffalo. Activities
include game drives, walks, horseback and elephant
back safaris and local village visits.
GONAREZHOU:
Gonarezhou is a remote national park. There
are impressive cliffs and riverine forests with all
the large wildlife species. Adjacent to the park are
private game reserves that offer day and night game
drives and walks. Within driving distance is the majestic
historial structure Great Zimbabwe.
EASTERN
HIGHLANDS :
A beautifully forested and mountainous region
that lies 6500 ft above sea level, it is home to the
highest mountain in Zimbabwe , Mt. Inyangani (8500
ft). Vumba Mountain region is located south of Mutare
and has many botanical reserves and forests. Chimanimani
Mountain region has extensive views over into Mozambique
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SOUTH
LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK :
This floodplain ecosystem supports a variety
of wildlife including puku, impala, zebra, eland,
wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, lion and hyena. Night
game drives offer excellent sightings of leopard,
mongoose, hyena, jackal, civet and genet.
NORTH
LUANGWA NATIONAL PARK :
Remote walking safaris are the main attraction
here.
LOWER ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK :
Bordered on the south
by the Zambezi River , this park offers canoeing and
boating, walking and night and day game drives.
KAFUE
NATIONAL PARK :
Kafue is a large park supporting a variety
of interesting species including lion and leopard,
sable, red lechwe and greater kudu. Cheetah are found
on the Busanga Plains.
VICTORIA
FALLS/LIVINGSTONE:
Victoria Falls ' Eastern
Cataract and Boiling Pot can be viewed from the Knife
Edge Bridge .
Best
Time to Go
Excellent: Jul-Oct
Good: May, Jun, Nov
Fair: Dec-Apr
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