Victoria Falls: Mosi-oa-Tunya
Hailed as the adrenaline capital of Africa,Victoria Falls shared by both Zimbabwe and Zambia surely deserves this accolade.Here are the top adventure things in no particular that will spike your adrenaline.
Great Zimbabwe ruins are the remains of an ancient city near modern day Masvingo in Zimbabwe. They are believed to have been built between AD 1250 and AD 1450. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe. The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site that attract many visitors to see one of the best preserved stone cities in Africa.
Chinhoyi Caves
Chinhoyi Caves located about 90 minutes drive from Harare offer a great day out experience for the whole family. The Caves were named after Chief Chinhoyi of the NeMakonde dynasty. Chinhoyi caves are a system of dolomite and limestone caves, linked by a lot of passages.
Hwange Park located on the south west between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls is the biggest wildlife reserve in Zimbabwe. The best time to visit Hwange is from July to October when game viewing is at its peak. It is home to large herds of elephant, zebra, buffalo and the Big 5 as well.
Binga
Binga is a fishing, boating, adventure and holiday destination located in Matabeleland North. It is home to the Tonga people and also home to the only inland beach in Zimbabwe. It also has a tarred airstrip accessible by small charter aircraft. From the culture, hot springs, sandy beaches and the beautiful sunsets.
Mana Pool National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the north of Zimbabwe on the Zambezi River. It is one of the best safari destinations in Africa with a diverse range of animals and abundant birdlife. The park is one of Zimbabwe’s national treasures which offers the wildest experience of a lifetime.
Gonarezhou National Park
Located in south eastern Zimbabwe Gonarezhou is Zimbabwe’s second largest national park after Hwange. Gonarezhou means ‘Place of the Elephant’ and was proclaimed a game reserve in 1968. The national park stays true to its name as it is famous for being home to a lot of elephants. In addition to the elephants Gonarezhou is also home to other wild animals such as the lion, leopards and giraffe.
Located in southwest Zimbabwe it is a major tourist attraction also known as Matobo National Park. Matopos, meaning ‘bald heads’, was the name chosen for the area by the great Ndebele King, Mzilikazi. Matobo National Park is also the site of the grave of Cecil John Rhodes and Mzilikazi.