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• Lake Kariba
• Victoria Falls
• The Great Zimbabwe Ruins
VICTORIA
FALLS
There are few appropriate superlatives that have not already been
applied to this magnificent natural wonder of the world – in
many ways it defies description. The
Victoria Falls is the largest, probably the most beautiful and
certainly the most majestic waterfall in the world. A trip to Southern
Africa would be incomplete without visiting this memorable sight.
Visitors to Victoria Falls can also enjoy sundowner cruises on the
Zambezi, fishing, walking amongst the game, take horse back trails,
dare to go white water rafting on the rapids below the Falls, and,
for the really brave, bungee jump 111m off the Victoria Falls Bridge!
LAKE KARIBA, THE ZAMBEZI VALLEY & MANA POOLS
It took four years of incredible engineering to block the mouth of
a narrow gorge in order to flood the Gwembe Trough and form the great
Lake Kariba – a place of outstanding beauty and tranquillity.
A golden Kariba sunset, savoured over a cool sundowner against the
backdrop of mountains and clear African skies is one of the true pleasures
to be had here. At any time of the year, the lake and the Matusadona
Game Reserve, which lies on its southern shore, offers the visitor
relaxation, sport, entertainment, adventure and big game. Situated
in the middle of the Zambezi Valley lies the Mana Pools National Park,
where a number of safari operators offer professionally guided canoe
trails, affording the visitor the excitement of a close up view of
an abundance of wildlife along the banks of the Zambezi.
HWANGE NATIONAL PARK
Hwange is the largest and probably the most popular national park
in the country. With a land area of more than 14 000km², the
park boasts over a hundred species of animal and over 400 species
of bird. Hwange is also one of the few great elephant sanctuaries
left in Africa.
EASTERN HIGHLANDS
There are streams, waterfalls, lakes, forests, hiking trails, golf
courses and many other mountain activities to be enjoyed in this region.
The crisp mountain air and the lush scenery make this a favourite
tourist destination. The region includes Nyanga National Park, with
its spectacular World’s View; 30 hectares of indigenous and exotic
plants, which make up the Vumba Botanical Gardens, and the rugged
Chimanimani Mountains, reaching over 2 400m, pose a real challenge
to climbers.
GREAT ZIMBABWE
The famous ruined city of great Zimbabwe lies about 30km from Masvingo
and is the country’s premier national monument. Judging from
the ancient iron tools, ceramics, pottery, gold and carvings discovered
in the ruins, it is believed to date from the 12th to 16th century.
The complex covers about 720 hectares with its huge granite walls,
conical towers and fortresses. Tourist facilities are excellent and
there are daily guided tours, a souvenir shop and a museum containing
the archaeological artefacts recovered from the ruins.
MATOBO HILLS NATIONAL PARK
The Matobo Hills National Park near Bulawayo is another of Zimbabwe’s
major tourist attractions. Covering an area of 2 000km², it contains
fantastic rock formations, fine San (Bushman) paintings at Nswatugi
Cave and a game park with 20 varieties of game including white rhino
and the world’s largest concentration of black eagles. Picnic
spots abound in the park and on the hill Malindidzimu “the legendary
place of benevolent spirits”, lies the tomb of Cecil John Rhodes.
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