Die Victoriafaelle sind eines der beliebtesten Touristen Ziele Afrikas

Zimbabwe

Travel Guide Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is unfairly underestimated as a travel destination. This hospitable nation offers so much more than meets the eye. Its outstanding natural landscape boasts an abundance of wonders, including the awe-inspiring Victoria Falls, renowned worldwide for its breathtaking beauty. But Zimbabwe is not just about its majestic waterfalls; it's also a treasure trove of diverse wildlife and stunning scenery waiting to be explored. Moreover, for those with a thirst for history and culture, Zimbabwe offers the opportunity to visit medieval ruined cities, providing a fascinating glimpse into the country's rich past.

Our Zimbabwe travel offers:

Safari Wilderness-Expedition

Highlights in Zimbabwe

On your trip to Zimbabwe you should definitely consider visiting one of its 26 national parks and reserves to explore its unique nature and see animals like lions, elephants and giraffes in their natural habitat. Hwange National Park is the largest park in Zimbabwe, located in the northwestern part of the country. An abundance of African wildlife can be observed here. Fore more information please visit www.zimparks.org
The world-famous Victoria Falls are a true highlight when travelling to Zimbabwe. These are located in Victoria Falls National Park which, together with Zambezi National Park, covers more than 56,000 ha. Admire the natural spectacle from the Victoria Falls Bridge, go on a canoe ride on the mighty Zambezi River or simply enjoy a safari tour in the area.

Geography of Zimbabwe

The landlocked country of Zimbabwe lies to the south of the equator and is part of the African continent. It borders Zambia to the north-west, Mozambique to the north-east, South Africa and Botswana to the south. It covers 390,757 km², of which 3910 km² are covered by water. The Zambezi River is the northern border of Zimbabwe. The landscape can be divided into three geographical regions: the inland plateau, the Highveld and the Escarpment. The 1,200 m high inland plateau takes up the majority of the country. The peneplains extend between the cities of Harare and Bulawayo. The landscape sinks to the west into the Kalahari basin. The plateau falls away in the north and south towards the Lowveld.

Geomorphology/Geology

The landlocked Zimbabwe is located on the north east of the Kalahari basin. In the north east many lava rocks of relatively young age can be found and also the mountain Inyangani as the country´s highest point (2,592 m) is located in the east. Especially for tourists, the Victoria Falls that are fed by the Zambezi River are a popular destination to visit. Mainly Karoo-Basalt can be found in the region of the falls, which shows a system of orthogonal joints that are filled with sediment. As the filling is less resistant than the basalt, the water found its way into the joints and due to erosion of numerous joints the falls developed over time

Die Victoriafaelle leuchten im Abendrot der untergehenden Sonne

Travel Tips and Trivia for Zimbabwe

- MESZ: +/- 00:00
- There is no daylight saving.
Plane: The international airports are located in Harare and Bulawayo.

Train: Zimbabwe has several rail way lines that can be used e.g. to go from Bulawayo to the Victoria Falls, even though trains may only leave irregularly.

Bus: In Zimbabwe you can use the so called “Chickenbusses” or the more reliable but also the slightly more expensive Express busses that connect bigger cities. For more information see www.citylinkcoaches.co.zw and www.intercape.co.za.
- January 1: New Year's Day
- April 18: Independence Day
- May 1: Labour Day (Workers' Day)
- May 25: Africa Day
- August 10: Heroes' Day
- August 11: Defense Forces
- December 22: Unity Day
- December 25: Christmas Day
- December 26: Boxing Day
Movable holidays: Good Friday, Easter Monday
Do
- Take enough time for the meals.
- It is common practice to bring a little something for guest.
- Dress fashionable if you want, Zimbabweans like to dress in style as well.
Don’t
- Do not be offended by the openness of the Zimbabweans.
- Do not feed animals.
- Do not dress too revealingly as it is not appreciated.
- Do not expect very good internet connections.

Climate in Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe the climate is subtropical to tropical and temperatures vary with the season. The summer is generally hot and humid in Zimbabwe with temperatures around 35°C and the winter is dryer with around 25°C, whereas the temperatures depend on the altitude of the region. In the capital city Harare the mean temperature is 20°C.

Flora and Fauna in Zimbabwe

Dry savanna with grass of up to 2 m height makes up a major part of Zimbabwe's landscape. Also Miombo and Mopane forests as well as baobab and sausage trees are very characteristic for Zimbabwe's landscape. In higher altitudes also mountain forests and large grass fields are common and in south western regions the remaining teak forests can be found. The country's national flower is the tiger lily.

Zimbabwe has established several Nationalparks to give animals a retreat and a safe and undisturbed habitat. Besides numerous reptiles like chameleon, Nile crocodiles and snakes, also mammals like buffalos, elephants and hippopotamuses are at home in Zimbabwe. Moreover also lions and cheetahs live in this country.