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Zimbabwe is a land of legend sculpted in stone and bathed by the untamed waters of the Zambezi River. Its name itself, derived from the Shona term *Dzimba-dza-mabwe* ('Stone Houses'), pays homage to a glorious medieval civilization whose monumental walls still amaze archaeologists around the world. Here, nature unfolds a magnificent spectacle: from the thunderous fall of Victoria Falls to the endless plains of Hwange and the poetic shadows of the forests of Mana Pools, where elephants rise on two legs to reach the highest branches. With a people extraordinarily cultured, warm and proud of their roots, and the most rigorously trained safari guides in Africa, Zimbabwe offers a journey that combines pure adventure, sacred archeology and an intimate and unforgettable communion with the African savanna.
Capital
Harare
Population
14.862.924
Langue
Inglés, SN, ND
Sites du patrimoine de l'UNESCO
0
Scores basés sur des données réelles de 0 à 100
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
Zimbabwean cuisine is nutritious, simple and deeply rooted in Shona and Ndebele peasant culture. It revolves around Sadza (the sacred pillar of the daily diet), combined with tasty slow-cooked meat stews, stews enriched with artisanal peanut butter, lake fish, fresh leafy vegetables and traditional wild-harvested snacks.
Sadza is the undisputed queen of the Zimbabwean table. It is a dense and soft dough made by cooking white corn flour ('mealie-meal') with boiling water. It is always taken hot with the right hand, forming a ball that is pressed with the thumb to collect sauces and meats.
Hand-roasted and ground peanuts ('dovi') are an essential ingredient in Zimbabwean households, used to enrich and thicken meat stews, free-range chicken stews and traditional wild vegetable dishes.
The national dish par excellence. Hot white sadza served with a hearty beef stew in a thick tomato and onion sauce, accompanied by 'muriwo' (green cabbage or mustard leaves sautéed with onion and oil).
One of Zimbabwe's most celebrated and comforting stews. Free-range chicken pieces simmered in a creamy, dense sauce based on homemade peanut butter, poached tomatoes, onion, garlic and peppers.
Edible caterpillars collected from mopane trees during the rainy season. They are cleaned, boiled and dried in the sun; They are subsequently fried with salt, tomato, onion and chilli, achieving a crunchy texture and a concentrated, earthy flavor very rich in protein.
Bream or fresh tilapia caught in the waters of Lake Kariba or the Zambezi River. It is marinated with fresh lemon juice, salt, garlic and paprika, and roasted whole over charcoal embers until the skin is crispy and smoky.
Rustic and nutritious dish of peasant origin made by cooking together over very low heat whole grains of dried corn, peanuts, black-eyed peas ('cowpeas') and bambara nuts with a pinch of salt.
The classic outdoor barbecue where cuts of beef, lamb chops, spiced 'boerewors' sausages and wild game meats (kudu, eland or impala) are grilled over acacia wood, accompanied by fresh salads.
Zimbabwe's most iconic national beer, nicknamed 'The National Beer'. It is a light, crisp and refreshing golden blonde beer, perfect to enjoy after a day of safari in the sun.
Traditional commercial low-alcohol beer made from corn and fermented malted sorghum. Sold in blue and red striped cartons, it has a cloudy appearance and requires vigorous shaking before drinking.
Very refreshing and nutritious traditional non-alcoholic drink made from fermented corn flour with a sweet touch, consumed cold throughout the day to replenish energy.
High quality black tea grown on the misty slopes of Chipinge and the Eastern Highlands. It is taken very hot, usually with fresh milk and sugar.
The most famous traditional sweet in the country. It consists of thin strips of green papaya slowly cooked in a concentrated syrup of cane sugar, grated fresh ginger and lemon peel until they crystallize.
Traditional soft and creamy dessert made with sweet pumpkin puree cooked with corn flour, homemade peanut butter and a touch of sugar or wild honey.
Traditional, lightly fermented semi-liquid dessert made with millet or sorghum flour cooked with local wild fruit juice and sweetened with forest honey.
The everyday dessert par excellence: sweet seasonal mangoes, aromatic passion fruits, giant avocados, ripe papayas and wild fruits such as 'mazhanje' (a wild Shona fruit with a sweet toffee flavor).
Zimbabwe has an extraordinary variety of attractions: from monumental waterfalls and medieval stone fortresses to untamed safari parks and temperate mountain ranges.
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.
The Matobo Hills constitute a supreme cultural and spiritual landscape where gigantic blocks of granite defy gravity. It is a vital enclave for tracking protected black and white rhinos on foot and is home to oracular rain sanctuaries such as Njelele.
On the eastern border with Mozambique, the Eastern Highlands trade savannah for alpine landscapes of pine and cloud forests. Nyanga National Park is home to the country's highest peak (Mount Nyangani, 2,592 m) and Mutarazi Waterfall (with its glass walkway suspended over the abyss), while the Bvumba Mountains captivate with their botanical gardens and constant mists.
Kariba combines sport fishing, floating cabin boats and water safaris in Matusadona National Park, where herds of elephants and lions descend on the green grass-covered shores to feed in front of the water.
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.
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.
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.
There is a risk of malaria throughout the year in low-lying areas and national parks (especially Victoria Falls, Mana Pools, Hwange and Kariba). It is essential to consult a travel medicine center to take antimalarial prophylaxis and use insect repellent with DEET. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you come from an endemic country.
This guide is your key to one of the most fascinating, authentic and awe-inspiring countries on the entire African continent. Zimbabwe will captivate you with the thundering force of its waterfalls, the reverent silence of its medieval stone fortresses and the pure thrill of walking alongside wildlife at Mana Pools. Plan your itinerary in advance, trust in the expertise of your guides and prepare for a trip that will deeply touch your adventurous spirit. Mauya ku Zimbabwe / Wamukelekile eZimbabwe (Welcome to Zimbabwe)!
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