Africa is one of the most beautiful continents in the world. Africa is also the home to many natural features.
If you’re planning on exploring Africa this year, make sure Zimbabwe is on your list and here’s why:
Affordability
Zimbabwe currency
Zimbabwean currency is low to dollars, however, you can get a high-quality service at relatively low prices in Zimbabwe. Compared to its neighbouring states, Zimbabwe is a much more affordable option that offers a similar type of amazing African experience and is also filled with so many tourists from across the globe.
National Parks
If you are a fan of the “Madagascar” movie, then you will enjoy the national parks in Zimbabwe. These parks showcase Zimbabwe’s exotic wildlife, which is one of the finest in Africa. In Hwange National Park, you will get a chance to watch zebras running, elephants chilling, and many other animals. Being located in the northwest of Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park has a Belgium-sized area and is home to lions, cheetah, elephants, sable, etc. You can also visit other well-known national parks like Mana Pools National Park and South Gonarezhou National Park.
Experience the Wildlife
Zimbabwe is home to one of the best wildlife in Africa. It encompasses various types of birds, mammals, and reptile species. Zimbabwe bears a habitat for various carnivores, such as lions and cheetahs. The country also has large herds of rhinoceros, buffalos, giraffes, and zebras.The area is also known for its colourful chameleon and gecko populations.
Beautiful Nature
Another reason why you should travel to Zimbabwe is the chance to enjoy beautiful nature. The country has beautiful rivers, savannas, and highlands. You can enjoy the amazing savannas of the country by visiting national parks.
Victoria Falls
Another push to travel to Zimbabwe is getting a chance to see one of the world’s largest waterfalls, Victoria Falls. Being located on the Zambezi River at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe, and being one of the 7 natural wonders of the world, Victoria Falls is one of the most marvellous places in the world. It is twice as wide and deep as Niagara Falls. The local people of Zambia and Zimbabwe call Victoria Falls “Mosi-oa-Tunya”, which means the smoke that thunders. You can visit the Victoria Falls National Park in the northwest of Zimbabwe and find many types of accommodation for different prices.
Exclusive Safari Experience
Zimbabwe has opted for preserving the exclusivity of its safari trips. It favours quality rather than quantity. As a visitor, you will not encounter a mass number of tourists during your trip to the savannas. You will share an unforgettable safari experience just with a handful of other visitors in Hwange National Park. This exclusivity makes your safari trips more tailored and personalized, allowing you to experience the marvels of the savannas to their best.
Friendly People
Apart from being attractive in terms of its wildlife, national parks, and nature, Zimbabwe is home to some of the friendliest people in Africa. A lot of visitors give excellent reviews to Zimbabweans and their highly positive attitude toward tourists. A Zimbabwean smile is a joy you will get wherever you go within the country. It is like in every Zimbabwean community that they have a great urge to smile at the visitors, shake their hands, and make sure that they get the best out of their trip.
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