Zimbabwe makes a fantastic wildlife destination and impresses visitors with its awe-inspiring landscapes. Highlights include getting up close to the thundering Victoria Falls, exploring the spectacular gorges in the Eastern Highlands, and seeking out Big Five wildlife in its largest game reserve, Hwange National Park. Meanwhile, history buffs can marvel at Zimbabwe’s medieval ruins, which set the country apart from those that surround it, such as the city of Great Zimbabwe located near Lake Mutirikwi in the southeast.
The Victoria Falls form part of the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Known by the local name Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning ‘Smoke that Thunders’, Victoria Falls is the world’s largest sheet of falling water. Every minute, up to half a million tonnes of the Zambezi River flows down into the deep gorges beneath. On the Zimbabwean side, a network of rainforest trails offer wonderful views of the cascades. Visitors can also take sunset river cruises, guided tours with expert local guides or helicopter flights.
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