Explora la cultura de Zimbabwe: Tradición viva
Sumérgete en la rica historia y cultura de Zimbabwe a través de sus museos y monumentos.
Zimbabwe is a fascinating landlocked country located in southern Africa, bounded by the courses of the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It stands out worldwide for hosting the spectacular Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya), the enigmatic medieval stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe (which gave its name to the country), the wildlife sanctuaries of Hwange and Mana Pools (where walking safaris reach their maximum expression) and the excellence and prestige of its professional nature guides.
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Zimbabwe is a fascinating landlocked country located in southern Africa, bounded by the courses of the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It stands out worldwide for hosting the spectacular Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya), the enigmatic medieval stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe (which gave its name to the country), the wildlife sanctuaries of Hwange and Mana Pools (where walking safaris reach their maximum expression) and the excellence and prestige of its professional nature guides.
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The town of Victoria Falls is the epicenter of adventure: helicopter flights over the falls ('Flight of Angels'), white water rafting in the Batoka Canyon, zip lines over the gorge and luxury sunset river cruises along the Zambezi River watching hippos and birds.
Hwange dazzles with its immense herds of elephants and open 4x4 safaris; Mana Pools seduces with the unique thrill of walking safaris through acacia forests; and Gonarezhou National Park in the southeast ('Place of Elephants') offers wild, unspoilt nature topped by the towering red cliffs of Chilojo.
The Great Zimbabwe in Masvingo is the most important stone site in southern Africa, with its cyclopean walls and mysterious towers. Very close to Bulawayo, the Khami Ruins (UNESCO) show the evolution of the stepped wall architecture of the Torwa dynasty after the decline of Great Zimbabwe.
Feel the Strength of Mosi-oa-Tunya at Victoria Falls
Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya ('The Smoke That Thunders'), Victoria Falls forms a 1.7 km wide wall of water that plunges into the abyss of Batoka Canyon. Walking the trails of the humid forest wrapped in a perpetual rain of steam, looking out over Danger Point and crossing the historic 1905 iron bridge overlooking the abyss is an overwhelming sensory experience.
Walk among Elephants at Mana Pools
Mana Pools (UNESCO World Heritage Site) is the ultimate walking safari sanctuary. Located on the banks of the Zambezi River, its open forests of giant acacias (*Faidherbia albida*) allow you to safely approach legendary elephants standing on their hind legs, herds of wild dogs on the hunt, and lions resting in the shade with professional guides on foot in complete safety.
Explore the Medieval Ruins of Great Zimbabwe
Located near Masvingo, the Great Zimbabwe National Monument was the capital of the prosperous Kingdom of Zimbabwe between the 11th and 15th centuries. Walking through the Great Enclosure with its enigmatic Conical Tower and the Hill Complex, built with millions of granite blocks fitted together without mortar, transports you to the cradle where the famous Zimbabwe Birds carved in soapstone were found.
Track Rhinos and Discover Rock Art in Matobo
Matobo Hills National Park features a mystical landscape dominated by colossal balanced granite rock formations ('kopjes'). It is a protected haven for black and white rhinos which are tracked on foot by expert trackers. In addition, its caves house one of the largest collections of cave paintings of the San people over 10,000 years old, culminating in the panoramic viewpoint of 'World's View'.
Large-Scale Safari in Hwange National Park
Hwange is the country's largest and most iconic park, home to the 'Big Five' and more than 40,000 elephants. Sitting on the hidden wooden viewing platforms ('hides') in front of water pools like Nyamandhlovu allows you to witness the incessant parade of herds of pachyderms, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and prides of lions that come to quench their thirst at dusk.
Sail in a Houseboat on the Mythical Lake Kariba
Lake Kariba is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in the world. Renting a traditional houseboat allows you to anchor in remote bays of the Matusadona National Park, fish for the combative tiger fish, see crocodiles and hippos, and enjoy crimson sunsets among the skeletal silhouettes of submerged lead trees.
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Currency and Multicurrency System (USD in Cash)
Zimbabwe's tourism economy operates almost entirely on US Dollars (USD) cash. It is essential to carry USD bills in good condition (preferably issued from 2013, without tears or marks) and plenty of small change (1, 5, 10 and 20 USD bills), since change is usually scarce in local businesses and taxis. International credit cards are accepted at large lodges and hotels in Victoria Falls and Harare.
KAZA UniVisa and Border Crossing
For travelers planning to visit Victoria Falls and cross between Zimbabwe and Zambia (or take a day trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana), it is highly recommended to apply on arrival for the 'KAZA UniVisa' ($50), which allows multiple entries between both countries for 30 days with a single procedure.
Excellence of Professional Guides
Zimbabwean safari guides are considered among the best and most rigorously trained in the world due to a system of theory and field examinations that last between 4 and 7 years. Hiring guided walking safaris in places like Mana Pools or Hwange guarantees a world-class level of safety, botanical knowledge and wildlife tracking.
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