This is Zimbabwe, a World of Wonders.

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ZIMBABWE TOURISM AUTHORITY (ZTA)

2021-22

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THIS IS ZIMBABWE 2021–22

THIS IS ZIMBABWE 2021–22

Contents

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Welcome

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Guidelines

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Zimbabwe

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Parks

Zimbabwe – a World Of Wonders Covid-19 guidelines and information The epitome of African beauty

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HARARE

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VICTORIA FALLS

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BULAWAYO

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HWANGE

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KARIBA

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EASTERN HIGHLANDS

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MASVINGO PROVINCE

Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority

11 Culture

Talented and friendly people make each visit special

13 Airports

Travelling to Zimbabwe

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Visitor tips

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A guide to the regions

Making the most of your trip

62 Visas

Zimbabwe’s three-tier visa system

63 Contacts

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Representative Offices

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Tourist-friendly capital has got it all

Timeless natural wonder is a ‘must visit’

Colonial architecture gives charm to historic city

Great wildlife viewing – and a paradise for birders

Great lake, great animals, great activities

Waterfalls, mountains and total relaxation

Spectacular ruined city is a ‘must’ for visitors

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LOWVELD

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GWERU & MIDLANDS

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MANA POOLS

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BEITBRIDGE

Feel the vibe and ride the range

Gweru is an undiscovered gem

Spectacular wildlife viewing – on foot or by canoe

Historic border town is well worth a visit THIS IS ZIMBABWE 2021–22

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imbabwe is amazingly endowed with

natural beauty and possesses a great

depth and diverse cultural and historical

Welcome

Zimbabwe, a World Of Wonders

landscapes and famed as Zimbabwe’s Garden

of Eden. Nyanga’s temperate climate and its

emotively beautiful scenery, as seen and experienced from

heritage. A very beautiful and appealing destination with

the World’s View, the Leopard Rock, Vumba Mountains and

as the Victoria Falls – one of the Seven Natural Wonders

unforgettable. The Eastern Highlands mark the eastern

some of the finest and celebrated tourist attractions such of the World. The country is ready to receive visitors and is

open for international tourists as the tourism sector is ready to resume full operations in the new normal.

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Zimbabwe remains

a safe and secure destination to visit. Additionally, one of its most cherished selling points is the peace that prevails in

the country. This attribute contributes to the character and rich culture of the Zimbabwean people as a whole which

numerous other places simply make the Eastern Highlands border of Zimbabwe with the highest point being the Mount Nyangani.

Take delight in the phenomenal and mythical Lake Kariba, one of the world’s largest man-made lakes, which bears

the legend of Nyaminyami, the River God. The lake is home to many fish species and other aquatic life and lends itself to a plethora of water-based activities.

makes them the “beautiful people” that they are. Hospitality

There can never be any better sunset cruise than that

a result, the destination is always ready to welcome visitors

rivers of Africa, which passes through six countries

is embedded in the people and it is their second nature. As and offer them a taste of the Zimbabwean hospitality.

Zimbabwe is indeed a welcoming destination, which gives

experienced on the Zambezi – one of the greatest and happens to be Africa’s one of the few major rivers to flow east into the Indian Ocean.

the visitor an opportunity to appreciate the rich history and

With National Parks taking up more than 13%

which are around the country and waiting to be explored.

perfect destination for wildlife enthusiasts. The

heritage that is preserved in museums and monuments

Visitors should look forward to explore the grand medieval palace – the Great Zimbabwe National Monument, an

of the country’s surface area, Zimbabwe is the

country enjoys a pleasant climate and is ranked

highly among destinations with the best weather.

ancient ‘Stone City’, which stands out as the best of all

Indeed, Zimbabwe is a sensational destination with

UNESCO World Heritage Site. Great Zimbabwe is a symbol

investment opportunities across the broader tourism

extraordinary remnants of civilizations by-gone and is a

of strength of the Zimbabwean people and is from where the name of the country is derived.

Anticipate to discover the mystique of the Eastern

Highlands, which possess some of the most intriguing

vast spectacular attractions as well as unlimited

and hospitality sector. We invite you to Visit Zimbabwe – A World of Wonders.

Givemore Chidzidzi

Acting Chief Executive, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority

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imbabwe is now open for

Entering into Zimbabwe

travellers are subject to the

Zimbabwe, tourists are expected

international travel and

following conditions;

Upon clearance to enter into

to follow COVID-19 guidelines at

Gatherings

Guidelines

Covid-19 guidelines and information Social gatherings allowed but limited to 50 people.

hospitality and recreation facilities.

Curfew

On arrival, passengers are required

Domestic tourists

0530hrs.

detailing where they have travelled

to present COVID-19 Certificates

Borders

guidelines at hospitality and

all travellers but land borders remain

Health Questionnaires

to complete Health Questionnaires

to and providing personal details for COVID-19 tracking purposes.

All travellers

Domestic tourists are not required but are expected to follow COVID-19 recreation facilities.

Curfew is between 2200hrs and

The international airports are open to closed for visitors except commer-

cial traffic, diplomats and returning

Upon arrival, all travellers are required

Helpline

Clearance Certificate issued by a

helpline and call centre is available

Please note that these Covid-19

travellers.

depending on the Statutory

to have a negative PCR COVID-19

recognized facility within 48 hours from the date of departure.

Foreigners without a negative PCR certificate will be denied entry.

Citizens or returning residents who present a negative COVID‑19 PCR

A dedicated national toll-free ‘2023’ for information about COVID-19 to

Departure

On departure tourists can obtain COVID-19 certificates from the approved laboratories.

test certificate issued within 48 hours

Restrictions

symptoms of COVID‑19, will be

in place to prevent the spread of

of departure, if they do not display

allowed to immediately proceed to self‑quarantine at home.

Citizens who do not present

a negative COVID‑19 PCR test

certificate will be detained at a

holding facility until they can be

tested for COVID‑19 at their own

mandatory 14‑day quarantine at an isolation facility.

Zimbabwe Tourism April 2021

Wearing of masks, social distancing, and hand sanitizing must be

observed at all times when in public places.

include restaurants are

for COVID‑19, they will undergo

period.

Masks, distancing, hand sanitizing

COVID‑19, they will be discharged at home. If found to be positive

Instruments issued at a given time

Covid-19;

Restaurants

immediately for self‑quarantine

guidelines are subject to change

The following restrictions remain

expense (US$60 per test). Once they are tested and found negative for

residents.

Food establishments that open for sit-ins at 50%

seating capacity under strict adherence to

COVID-19 protocols and guidelines.

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Zimbabwe

The epitome of African beauty

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imbabwe really does have it

back to reclaim its title as one of the

the ruined city of Great Zimbabwe,

full of culture, offering beautiful

with tourist arrivals up by about 12

well as rock art sites dating back to

all – a sophisticated country,

scenery and the best of hospitality,

yet it remains a hidden gem tucked away in southern Africa.

There is no doubting Zimbabwe’s rich heritage of history and culture, while its natural assets include a series of breathtaking landmarks as well as

impressive national parks. Wherever

you choose to stay in Zimbabwe, you will find wildlife in profusion on your

very doorstep, while an unforgettable safari trip is just a short distance away.

While it is true that, for a while, political upheaval and economic woes had a

negative impact on tourism, everyone can now agree that Zimbabwe is

most appealing destinations in Africa, per cent this year compared with

the previous year. There are good

now a Unesco World Heritage Site, as the Stone Age.

reasons for this increase. Zimbabwe is

With its unmistakably African

a big improvement in its tourism

activities and attractions to choose

very safe to visit and there has been offering in recent years. The result is

a marked increase in tourists coming to discover – or rediscover – its

atmosphere and with so many from, Zimbabwe is the perfect

destination for an unforgettable trip.

many fine attractions. The wildlife of Zimbabwe is a particular draw.

Visitors have an opportunity to get a

close-up view of all kinds of animals, including the famous Big Five, in the country’s well-kept national parks.

There is also a chance to experience one of the Seven Natural Wonders

of the World by visiting the Victoria Falls in north-eastern Zimbabwe,

while other key attractions include

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Parks

Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority

T

he Zimbabwe Parks and

third-largest national park, covering

manages various parks, both

a place of jagged mountains, gorges,

Wildlife Management Authority

national and recreational, across Zimbabwe.

ravines and lush valleys.

These parks offer an experience like no other, with an amazing diversity

Gonarezhou National Park

of landscapes, natural features and wildlife. Visitors can enjoy some of

Located in the south-eastern Lowveld

the best game viewing in Africa, as

region and covering about 5,000 sq km, Gonarezhou is a place of

well as fun activities such as hiking, canoeing and horse riding, all in

combination with first-rate hospitality.

Chimanimani National Park

rugged and beautiful landscapes. The

classic safaris. The

2,196 sq km park is situated along the Middle Zambezi Valley in northern Zimbabwe. Visitors can drift past

crocodile and hippo on a Zambezi

River canoe safari, while the banks

are lined with buffalo, elephant and other game.

Matobo National Park

of Many Elephants’).

Located 34 km south of Bulawayo and

Hwange National Park

offers a diverse package of tourist

population (its name meaning ‘Place

Hwange is the largest wildlife

unspoilt area of rugged mountain

Africa’s premier conservation areas.

grandeur. Wildlife includes eland,

destination for

park is known for its large elephant

Chimanimani National Park, on

the border with Mozambique, is an

reserve in Zimbabwe and one of

Located south of Victoria Falls, the

covering 44,500 hectares, Matobo

attractions and activities. The park

was established in 1953 and provides an Intensive Protection Zone for

endangered black and white rhino.

outstanding range of major animals

Matusadona National Park

400 species of birds.

Matusadona, on the shore of Lake

Chinhoyi Caves Recreational Park

Kazuma Pan National Park

hunting area in 1958, in advance

The park is home to a series of

Kazuma Pan, in the north-west

caverns. In colonial times, the caves

of the Matetsi Safari Area and was

sable, bushbuck, blue duiker, klip-

springer and the occasional leopard.

There are no roads in this wild area; only footpaths and narrow tracks.

remarkable caves, tunnels and

were discovered in 1887 by the

European hunter Frederick Selous.

Before that, they are believed to

have been used as a stronghold by the outlaw Nyamakwere.

Chizarira National Park Chizarira, on top of the

Zambezi Escapement in north-

west Zimbabwe, is the country’s 8

nearly 2,000 sq km. This remote park is

14,650 sq km national park offers an

including the Big Five as well as over

corner of Zimbabwe, is an extension developed as a refuge for animals during the hunting season. Many

animals migrate between Botswana and Zimbabwe. Large numbers of

elephant and buffalo can be seen when water is scarce.

Kariba, was proclaimed a non-

of the construction of the Kariba

Dam. The 1,400 sq km park has three

distinct ecological areas: the lake with its shoreline grassland; the Zambezi Valley floor of thick woodland; and

the escarpment area. Animal species are found in abundance including

elephant and buffalo. Activities range from hiking and climbing to game

viewing, birdwatching, boating and canoeing.

Mana Pools National Park

Nyanga National Park

Home to a great diversity of wildlife,

areas of the Eastern Highlands, with

Mana Pools is an outstanding

Nyanga lies in one of the most scenic fresh mountain air, rolling green hills

and perennial rivers. A variety

of animals can be seen in this

mountainous terrain. The 47,000

hectare park is home to Mutarazi

Falls, the country’s highest waterfall at 760 metres. Activities include

hiking, birdwatching, horse riding and trout fishing.

Victoria Falls National Park Situated on the western tip of Zimbabwe, this park is home to one of the world’s Seven

Natural Wonders, the majestic

falls known by the Kololo tribe as

Mosi-oa-Tunya (‘the smoke that

thunders’). Visitors have a choice of a dozen viewing areas. The falls are

1.7 km wide and the water plunges up to 100 metres into the chasm below.

Zambezi National Park This park, together with Victoria

Falls National Park, covers an area

of 560 sq km. On the northern side is the Zambezi River, which marks the border with Zambia for much

of its length. In addition to buffalo,

elephant, leopard and lion, visitors can expect to see sable antelope,

eland, zebra, giraffe, kudu, waterbuck and impala. There is a choice of walking, boat or classic safaris.

Other Parks: • Boulton Atlantica Centre

• Ngezi Recreational Park

• Lake Chivero Recreational Park

• Nyanyana - Lake Kariba Recreational park

• Ewanrigg Botanical Gardens

• Osborne Dam Recreational Park

• Darwendale Dam Recreational park

• Mushandike Sanctuary

• Chinhoyi Caves Recreational park

• Kyle Recreational Park • Vumba Botanical Garden

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Culture

Talented and friendly people make each visit special imbabwe is about much more

long promoted fine art, while the

community events with spectators

national parks, its waterfalls and

District has produced many of the

traditional dances. Music is typically

than the natural beauty of its

its wildlife. This is also the homeland

of a cultured and hospitable people.

The cultural diversity of Zimbabwe – from music and dance to festivals and food – is a major draw

for tourists. But what many visitors

remember most about Zimbabweans is their wonderful hospitality. It is second nature for them to greet

every traveller with a broad smile

of welcome and with no thought of

Tengenenge Art Village in Guruve

nation’s most famous sculptors which are internationally acclaimed and

exhibited. Those works fetch thou-

sands of dollars on the international market, particularly in Europe and

the United States. Zimbabweans are

Language

in Ndebele a year later. Since that

country’s other main languages are versions of Bantu. The most widely spoken are Shona and Ndebele.

Art Artists are held in high regard in

course, the human voice.

the Zimbabwean way of life, it’s well worth trying the local cuisine. Most

dishes consist of a starchy element

was published in 1956 and the first

time, and especially after independ-

ence, there has been a burgeoning of literature. Major themes are folklore, myths and legends. Internationally

acclaimed novelists include Shimmer Chinyodya, Chenjerai Hove and Doris Lessing. An international book fair is held each August in Harare.

Dance

together with meat or stewed

vegetables. Staple foods such as

bota (a porridge) and sadza (a thick porridge) are popular with local

people and are made by mixing maize with water to produce a paste that varies in thickness.

Bota is eaten at breakfast, while sadza is cooked for longer than bota and is

normally eaten for lunch or dinner. Both can be flavoured with butter or peanut butter. On

Zimbabwe, which has many training

Dance is a key part of Zimbabwean

The National Gallery in Harare has

spiritual ceremonies as well as in

centres in the capital and elsewhere.

rattle), the ngoma (drum) and, of

For any visitor looking to experience

including the famous Rhodesian teak.

The first novel in the Shona language

cities and less so in rural areas. The

hosho (rattle), the magavhu (leg

hardwood trees in Matabeleland,

the friendliest countries in Africa.

is English. It is spoken primarily in the

piano (a plucked instrument), the

Food

not least because of the range of

Literature

The official language of Zimbabwe

provided by the mbira or thumb

also renowned for their wood carving,

personal gain. No wonder so many

visitors describe Zimbabwe as one of

often invited to join in many of the

culture. It features in religious and

celebration days, the food

of choice is roast or stewed

meat, typically beef or goat, accompanied by rice.

Festivals and events • Africa Day celebrations • Bulawayo Music Festival • Chibuku Neshamwari • Chimanimani Arts Festival • Harare International Carnival

• Harare International Festival of the Arts (HIFA) • Harare International Food Festival • Harare Jazz Festival • Independence Day festivities • Intwasa Arts Festival

• Jikinya Traditional Dance Festival • Lion Lager Summer Beer Festival • Midlands Arts and Cultural Festival (MACfest) • Neverland Zimbabwe • Nyaminyami Festival

• Shoko Festival • Jikinya Traditional Dance Festival • Traditional and Organic Food Festival • Vic Falls Carnival • Zimbabwe Food and Culture Festival

• Zimbabwe International Book Fair • Zimbabwe International Film Festival (ZIFF) • Zimbabwean Music Festival

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imbabwe is served by eight

airports including three international airports. The three largest

J.M. Nkomo International Airport

– R.G. Mugabe, Victoria Falls and

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International

– welcome arriving passengers

Airport, was established in 1959 as

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo in Bulawayo from every continent via a range of

carriers. Visitors can also reach many of the country’s national parks by

means of onward flights to smaller airports and airstrips.

R.G. Mugabe International Airport

Airport, formerly known as Bulawayo a gateway to Zimbabwe’s second

largest city. Located 25 km north of

range of passenger facilities including restaurants, duty-free shops and

car rental agencies. Plenty of airlines serve the airport, including Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways,

Emirates, RwandAir, Kenya Airways, Air

Zimbabwe near the Kariba Dam,

largest man-made lake. It handles

domestic charter flights from Kariba town to Harare and Victoria Falls

and is also used by small private

their flight before exploring the park.

east of Masvingo town, in the southaccess to Masvingo itself as well as

Lake Muturikwi, Kyle Recreational Park and the Great Zimbabwe National Monument in Masvingo Province.

Passengers consist mainly of residents of Masvingo, tourists and

mining company employees. The

airport is also used by the Air Force of Zimbabwe and for medical rescue operations.

operators. Most travellers entering Zimbabwe via Kariba Airport are

attracted by the town’s wide range

of activities, including game drives, fishing trips and boat cruises.

Namibia, Proflight Zambia and Fastjet.

Hwange Airport

Victoria Falls International Airport

Hwange Airport is located

The international airport is located

flights. The domestic airport

21 km south of Victoria Falls town,

lodges where travellers can rest after

ernmost part of Zimbabwe, giving

up to 1.2 million passengers per year.

the outlet of Lake Kariba, the world’s

R.G. Mugabe International has a wide

surrounded by various comfortable

newest terminal building can handle

and Matobo Hills nearby. The airport’s

known as Salisbury Airport. Today

Located 15 km south of the capital,

the park ever since. Hwange Airport is

Masvingo Airport is located 4 km

Kariba Airport is in northern

Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ).

open to public use as a gateway to

sites of Khami National Monument

country’s main gateway. It officially

it is operated by the Civil Aviation

years of construction and has been

Masvingo Airport

gives access to the popular heritage

Kariba Airport

opened in 1957 and was originally

began operations in 1971 after two

Bulawayo, it has two runways and

R.G. Mugabe International is

Zimbabwe’s largest airport and the

Airports

Travelling to Zimbabwe

near the entrance of Hwange National Park offering charter

giving direct access to one of the

seven natural wonders of the world.

Straddling the border between

Zambia and Zimbabwe, it has an

annual capacity of about 1.5 million passengers and its newest runway can accommodate some of the world’s largest jets. The opening

of this airport in 2016 was a turning point for the aviation and tourism

sectors in Victoria Falls, allowing the town to become a tourist hub.

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Buffalo Range Airport

Formerly named Mount

Buffalo Range Airport serves the

Hampden but renamed in

honour of a former airport

manager who had served

in the Royal Air Force during

the Second World War, Charles

Prince Airport was originally built

in the 1940s as a training base for

RAF pilots. The airport is located in Mount Hampden, 23 km north-

west of Harare. It is owned and operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe and caters for general aviation.

Airports

Charles Prince Airport

south-eastern region of Lowveld in

Zimbabwe between the sugar towns of Triangle and Chiredzi. It acts as a gateway to the country’s three

main conservancies, Savé Valley, Malilangwe and Bubiana, as well

as the Great Limpopo Transfrontier

Park on the Zimbabwean side. Over

the years, Buffalo Range Airport has welcomed various international

celebrities thanks to the popularity

of Gonarezhou National Park and the conservancies.

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Visitor tips

Making the most of your trip

T

ravelling to a new place always

affairs. The Shona language is

are available in all major cities and

carefully and be sure to read our

while Ndebele is spoken in western

recommended.

carries some risk. Plan your trip

up-to-date, relevant travel informa-

tion both before and during your stay

Zimbabwe.

in Zimbabwe.

Money

Geography

Zimbabwe uses the US dollar (US$) as

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country

cash, although major credit cards are

in southern Africa bordered by

Botswana, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia. Covering a total area of about 390,580 sq km, it straddles a

high plateau that drops northwards to the Zambezi Valley forming the

Zambezi Escarpment. The Zambezi

River flows along the northern border

its currency and is keen to welcome accepted at leading hotels, airlines

and supermarkets. Withdrawing cash

outside Harare.

so it tends to be hot and humid all

year round, with seasonal rains. The

notes to tip hotel staff, guides and

provided. Make sure, however, that a service charge hasn’t already been added to your bill beforehand.

are Lake Kariba and the Victoria Falls.

Passport

People

A passport valid for at least six

Zimbabwe has a total population of

about 14 million, of whom about 98 per cent belong to the two major Bantu-speaking groups known as the Shona (about 82 per

cent) and the Ndebele (about

months from your date of entry is

mandatory. It should also have three blank pages to enable you to enter and exit Zimbabwe via a neigh-

bouring country if you have to leave at short notice.

15 per cent). The remaining

Health

white ethnicities.

Travellers must be up to date with

population consists largely of

Languages The country has three official

languages: English, Shona and

Ndebele. English is used predomi-

nantly in business and government

+263

Zimbabwe has a tropical climate,

waiting staff if good service has been

tacular water features of Zimbabwe

National dialling code

hotel will accept cards, especially

Southern areas of Zimbabwe feature

the Limpopo River. Among the spec-

(GMT+2)

in advance whether a restaurant or

Visitors are advised to bring small

south-west the land slopes towards

Greenwich Mean Time plus two hours

Climate

rugged Eastern Highlands separate

savannah grasslands, while in the

Local time

relied upon and you should check

Tipping

the country from Mozambique.

towns. Health insurance is highly

from an ATM or bank should not be

with Zambia, while to the east the

Inyanga and Udizi Mountains and the

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widely spoken across the country,

all routine vaccinations before

travelling to Zimbabwe. Malaria

preventatives are recommended

dry season typically runs from April to October, with the whole country

experiencing little rain. Throughout the year, temperatures can be expected

to range from about 25°C to high 30s or even low 40s in some areas, while

night temperatures are usually about

15°C to 20°C. During the winter months

of May, June, July and August temperatures can drop to a slightly cooler average. Regardless of the time of

year, visitors should pack loose, cool clothing when they visit Zimbabwe.

It is best to avoid revealing clothing or items with suggestive slogans.

Rainwear is useful between November and March. Both men and women

should wear long trousers for safaris.

Driving Visitors require an international

driving licence and insurance to drive in Zimbabwe. Remember, Zimbabweans drive on the left.

and some vaccines may also be

Drinking water

the time of your visit. Modern private

Visitors are advised to drink only

required depending on outbreaks at and public hospitals and clinics

bottled water in Zimbabwe.

Key to regions

Key to map

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HARARE

25

VICTORIA FALLS

30

BULAWAYO

34

HWANGE

41

KARIBA

45

EASTERN HIGHLANDS

52

MASVINGO PROVINCE

54

LOWVELD

56

GWERU & MIDLANDS

Key to listings’ icons (pages 18 – 62) Hotel

Restaurant

Airport

Lodge

Bar

World Heritage Site

Camp

National Park

City / Town

59

MANA POOLS

60

BEITBRIDGE

Leisure facilities

Boat

Conference facilities

Number of bedrooms 25

Road

MANA POOLS KARIBA

HARARE

VICTORIA FALLS HWANGE

Regions

A guide to the regions

EASTERN HIGHLANDS GWERU & MIDLANDS MASVINGO PROVINCE

BULAWAYO

Kariba Airport

LOWVELD

BEITBRIDGE Charles Prince Airport

Victoria Falls National Park Victoria Falls International Airport

Harare International Airport

Nyanga National Park WKI Hwange Town Airport

Hwange National Park Airport

J.M. Nkomo International Airport

Chimanimani National Park Masvingo Airport

Matobo National Park

Buffalo Range Airport

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Harare

Tourist-friendly capital has got it all

H

arare, in north-eastern

In the past, Harare was often

open round the clock. Sam

capital and home to over one

destination for onward flights to other

and dining complex in

Zimbabwe, is the nation’s

and a half million people – although the city is surprisingly uncrowded.

Officially known until 1982 as Salisbury, the city was founded in 1890 and

named after the then British Prime Minister, Lord Salisbury.

regarded as simply a stopover

parts of the country or continent, but

today it is a popular visitor destination in its own right. The city has excep-

tionally good transport links with other parts of Africa, including direct flights to major cities in Tanzania, South Africa, Kenya and Ethiopia.

Borrowdale, is known for its

buzzing nightlife. The city has sports bars, jazz clubs and

pool bars, while for those who

prefer a more relaxed evening

there are cafés and restaurant

bars. Eastgate Mall in the city centre is a good place to unwind after a day of

Harare is a modern, well planned

Harare is known as Africa’s Sunshine

infrastructure – among the best in

that prevail for much of the year

From museums and galleries to

November to March. A popular time

parks, there is something for

city. With its highly developed

sub-Saharan Africa – the city is easy to get around for local people and tourists alike.

City because of the sunny blue skies except in the rainy season from

for tourists to visit is June, when they can expect to enjoy temperatures

that are comfortably cooler than at other times of the year. September

and October are popular times to visit Harare, too, when the famous jacaranda trees are in full bloom.

Delicious cuisine There is no lack of restaurants and bars offering a variety of delicious cuisine, from

Italian to Japanese to local Zimbabwean and other

African dishes. A notable

influence is that of Portugal,

with a choice of restaurants

catering to the tastes of the

city’s Portuguese residents.

Expect dishes of spicy chicken

and roasted goat paired with rice

and fresh bread.

Being both Zimbabwe’s capital and its largest city, Harare has a lively night

scene, with many bars and nightclubs

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Levy’s Village, the shopping

sightseeing and exploring Harare.

shopping malls and recreational everyone in Harare. Visitors will find

top retail and entertainment brands

in its impressive malls, which include Joina City, Sam Levy’s Village and

Eastgate Shopping Mall. For those

who enjoy arts and crafts and street

markets, the Avondale Flea Market on Bath Road is an authentic marketplace selling handmade products

and souvenirs at reasonable prices.

Equally, the Mbare Market offers

an intriguing mix of fresh produce and handicrafts such as Shona

sculptures, wooden craftware and basketry.

Harare is a place of history and culture. The National Gallery of

Zimbabwe in the heart of the city

houses both national and international collections and exhibitions

and also has a permanent display of

Shona soft-stone carvings. Chapungu Sculpture Park in Msasa contains

impressive Zimbabwean stone sculptures and is also a perfect place for birdwatching.

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HARARE ZIMBABWE PARKS & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OFFICES

LOCATION: HARARE & SURROUNDING AREAS Tel: +263 242 707625-8/086 777 07627 WhatsApp: +263 776 134 164 Facebook/Twitter: zimparks Email: bookings@zimparks.org.zw www.zimparks.org.zw The authority has numerous offices in Harare and surrounding areas including its head office in the city. On the outskirts of Harare, they have offices at Lake Chivero Recreational Park, Darwendale Recreational Park and Boulton Atlantica Centre. Ngezi Recreational Park, Chinhoyi Caves and Ewanrigg Botanical Gardens in Shamva.

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LOCATION: HARARE Alexandra park, Harare Tel: +263 242 744 029/745 704 Email: 12fleetwood@zol.co.zw Facebook: 12fleetwood

A stylish guest lodge in Alexandra Park, Harare. Easy access to commercial, industrial, retail and residential areas of the city. Set in superb gardens with a swimming pool and securing parking. There are 11 bedrooms, each with an en-site bathroom, satellite TV and Wi-Fi. Guests have access at all times to the lounge, dining room and terrace. Rates include bed and breakfast.

Harare’s many parks and gardens offer a pleasant day out with ideal

picnic spots across the city. As well as the National Botanical Gardens, they include Harare Gardens, Greenwood Park and Mukuvisi Woodlands. At

Thetford Game Reserve, tour guides

are on hand to inform visitors about the animals and show them the best views.

Memorable encounters Also in the city and well worth visiting is the Wild is Life Trust, an animal

orphanage and rehabilitation rescue centre where guests can enjoy a

memorable encounter with wildlife orphans.

Visitors can expect first-rate and, in

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AMANZI LODGE

LOCATION: HARARE 1 Masasa Lane, Kambanji, Harare Tel: +263 242 499257 / 499466 Cell: +263 772 367 495 Email: reservations@amanzi.co.zw www.amanzi.co.zw Amanzi Lodge is a boutique hotel in the heart of Harare, with lovely waterfalls and spectacular landscaped gardens. The lodge has 16 luxury thatch rooms, all set separately in the gardens. Each room is themed in the style of an African country with an exceptional collection of African antiquities and contemporary art.

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ARGYLE APARTMENTS

LOCATION: HARARE 22 Argyle Road, Harare Tel: +263 779 747 248 Email: 22argyleapartments@gmail.com www.argyleapartments.co.zw Argyle Apartments offer self-catering accommodation in Avondale, a peaceful part of Harare. The apartments are well placed close to restaurants, cafés and supermarkets.

Each apartment has two bedrooms, a bathroom, a sitting-room area and a well equipped kitchen. There is DSTV with six channels, free Wi-Fi, round-the-clock security and daily room service.

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many cases, world-class hospitality while staying in Harare. There is an array of top hotels close to the city centre, while private lodges and boutique

guesthouses can be found in the suburbs. Harare is

also a paradise for golfers, with a choice of half a

dozen splendid courses.

ARMADALE BOUTIQUE LODGE

LOCATION: HARARE 9 Armadale Road, Harare Tel: +263 242 882781 Email: bookings@armadalelodge.com www.armadalelodge.com

Dedicated to service and guests comfort. Located in the leafy suburb of Borrowdale and close to Sam Levy’s village. Our services include on request; full catering, laundry, wifi, cable television and airport transfers. Our prices include bed, breakfast and wifi.

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HARARE BALLANTYNES LODGE

BRONTE HOTEL

LOCATION: HARARE 4 Parham Road, Ballantyne Park, Harare Tel: +263 242 882715 Email: ballantynes@zol.co.zw www.ballantyneslodge.com Ballantynes Lodge offers 14 luxury spacious rooms located in tranquil gardens and hosted by a great team of staff.

A full English breakfast is served every morning, while a light lunch menu and three-course dinner menu are available on request. Additional services include car hire, airport transfers, high-speed Wi-Fi, baby sitting, hairdryers, heaters, and air con in select rooms.

LOCATION: HARARE 132 Baines Avenue, Harare Tel: +263 242 707522/7 Email: reservations@brontehotel.co.zw www.brontehotel.com

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The Bronte Hotel is renowned for its beautiful gardens and collection of fine Shona sculptures. Within walking distance of downtown Harare, Bronte offers well appointed rooms and executive suites designed for both business and leisure travellers. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, two swimming pools, a fitness centre, complimentary breakfast buffet, parking and fine dining at Emmanuel’s Restaurant.

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BUSHMAN ROCK LODGES

LOCATION: RUWA Sellair Road, Ruwa Tel: +263 772 156 119 Email: info@bushmanrock.com www.bushmanrock.com

Lying in an indigenous forest overlooking vineyards and polo fields are the unique Bushman Rock Lodges.

Surrounded by a wildlife reserve stocked with antelope species, buffalo, zebra and giraffe, the fully catered lodges provide an ideal location to unwind and relax while enjoying a range of activities including tasting the beautiful estate wines and vehicle or horse-riding safaris.

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CRESTA JAMESON HOTEL

LOCATION: HARARE 21 Samora Machel Avenue/Park Street, Harare Tel: +27 21 855 0395 www.jamesonhotel.net

The Jameson Hotel is one of the grand old dames that has been part of Harare’s history and social scene since 1959. Refurbished and enlarged in 1995, the Jameson Hotel Harare still offers elegant and luxurious accommodation.

Tiffany’s Restaurant offers a set menu for lunch and dinner, while the Sandawana Coffee Shop serves delicious English buffet breakfasts and buffet lunches as well as buffet and à la carte dinners.

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CRESTA LODGE HOTEL

CRESTA OASIS

LOCATION: HARARE Corner of Samora Machel Avenue, Harare Tel: +263 242 486870/487 006 Email: reservations@crestahotels.com www.crestalodgeharare.com Cresta Lodge Hotel, located on the outskirts of Harare’s dynamic city centre, is the idyllic setting for the most memorable events. The hotel offers a superior level of comfort, attention to detail and top quality facilities.

Cresta Lodge Hotel Harare will welcome guests with the true warmth of African hospitality.

LOCATION: HARARE 124 Nelson Mandela Avenue, Harare Tel: +263 242 790861/2/3/4 Email: reservations@oasis.cresta.co.zw www.crestahotels.com

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EDEN VILLAS

LOCATION: HARARE 8 Leslie Close, Greendale North, Harare Tel: +263 242 442657 Cell: +263 777 614717 Email: enquires@daisysguesthouse.co.zw www.daisysguesthouse.co.zw Ideally situated in the tranquil northern suburbs of Harare, Daisy’s Guest House is located within close proximity to Chisipite Shopping Centre and Kamfinsa Shopping Centre, and is also a mere 15 km from the CBD and 8 km from Borrowdale Village. At Daisy’s Guest House guests walk in as strangers and leave as lifelong friends.

Set in Zimbabwe’s sunny Harare, where guests are treated like royalty with a warm welcome and exceptional service, Cresta Oasis is the perfect place to mix business and entertainment. The hotel has four comprehensively equipped conference venues and a business centre, a restaurant and cocktail bar, a swimming pool and free Wi-Fi.

LOCATION: HARARE 54 Eighth Avenue, Harare Tel: +263 242 250930 Email: edenvillas@lorimak.co.zw www.elg.co.zw

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Eden Villas self-catering apartments are designed in a blend of contemporary and traditional English style, incorporating modern comforts such as a spacious internet access, daily housekeeping and use of the gym.

Eden Villas accommodates short and long-term stays and is situated close to the central business district, shopping centres, parks, medical facilities and state security forces.

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HARARE FLAME TREE LODGE

GUINEA FOWL’S REST

LOCATION: HARARE Email: flame@africaonline.co.zw flametreelodge.weebly.com Situated in the leafy suburbs of Harare, the lodge takes its name from the two beautiful old flame trees (spathodea campanulata) that complement the tranquil setting.

Flame Tree Lodge is situated 6 km east of Harare city centre and 16 km from the airport. The lodge comprises four individually decorated double rooms, two with double beds and two with twin beds. Each of the rooms has tea and coffee making facilities.

LOCATION: HARARE 43 College Road, Alexandra, Harare Tel: +263 242 744826 Cell: +263 772 255 653 Email: dapayne@zol.co.zw

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HIGHLANDS HOUSE

LOCATION: HARARE Tel: +263 772 572 304/6/7 Email: hacro@africansunhotels.com www.africansunhotels.com

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LOCATION: HARARE 60 Knightsbridge Road, Highlands, Harare Tel: +263 242 746971/2 Email: reservations@kiaoralodge.com www.kiaoralodge.com

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This four-star Ethiopian-themed lodge is tucked away in the suburb of Highlands, undisturbed by the bustle of everyday life but conveniently close to every requirement that guests may have. Kia Ora allows all travellers to connect to their heart’s desire within five minutes.

Whether it’s golfing, shopping, cuisine or just sightseeing, there’s a facility nearby.

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KUTANDARA LODGES

KINGSMEAD GUEST HOUSE

LOCATION: HARARE 16 Hampshire Road, Greendale, Harare Tel: +263 242 492585 Cell: +263 772 821 112 Email: kutandara.harare@gmail.com www.kutandaralodges.com

LOCATION: HARARE 78 Kingsmead Road East, Borrowdale, Harare Tel: +263 24 883 892 Cell: +263 772 185 415 Email: enquiries@kingsmeadguesthouse.com www.kingsmeadguesthouse.com

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Jacana Gardens has six newly decorated spacious bedrooms, each with its own individual design, en-suite bathroom and patio doors that open onto verandas overlooking the garden. Jacana has a lounge area where guests can meet around the fireplace.

KIA ORA LODGE

LOCATION: HARARE 4 Stewart Road, Greendale, Harare Tel: +263 774 336 144 www.jessamy.co.zw

Situated in the northern suburbs of Harare, Kingsmead Guest House offers 14 tastefully furnished en-suite rooms with a full DSTV bouquet, complimentary Wi-Fi and minibars, 3 rooms include air conditioning. Continental and full English breakfasts are offered each morning.

Airport transfers, dinners on request, an honesty bar and a laundry service are available.

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LOCATION: HARARE 14 Jacana Drive,Borrowdale, Harare Tel: +263 779 715 297 Email: jacanagardens@gmail.com www.jacana-gardens.com

JESSAMY GUEST LODGE

Jessamy Guest Lodge is situated just off Samora Machel Avenue, close to all main arterial routes, Msasa and a direct route to Harare International Airport. The lodge is a stone’s throw from Food Lovers Market, with restaurants and gym facilities also close at hand. The lodge has 10 tastefully furnished rooms, all with en-suite facilities.

This well laid out 201-room hotel is located on the perimeter of the city’s central business district, making it a relaxing retreat in the busy capital and the perfect luxury accommodation in Harare. Ample and secure guest parking gives the option of driving or taking the short walk to the city centre with its many attractions.

Comfortable, well appointed rooms include 84 spacious twin rooms, 96 king leisure rooms, 17 executive rooms and four luxury suites.

JACANA GARDENS GUEST HOUSE

LOCATION: HARARE Tel: +263 242 703 111/4 Email: info@hotelalmond.co.zw www.hotelalmond.co.zw Hotel Almond offers stylish and spacious accommodation, with 33 guest rooms and suites. Its bright, spacious and contemporary rooms offer ample working and relaxation space alongside modern amenities. The hotel includes a restaurant waiting to tempt guests with international and local culinary delights.

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HOLIDAY INN HARARE

LOCATION: HARARE 63 Ridgeway North, Highlands, Harare Tel: +263 242 884468 Cell: +263 771 133 687 Email: reservations@highlandshouse.co.zw www.highlandshouse.co.zw Highlands House is a boutique guest lodge conveniently situated in the northern suburbs of Harare. The lodge has 14 beautifully decorated bedrooms, seven of which are suites, four executive rooms and three standard rooms.

A calm and tasteful choice for guests accommodation needs.

This accommodation comprises five clean and comfortable bedrooms, each with en-suite bathroom, DSTV and free Fibre Optic internet. One of the rooms can sleep up to five people and is suitable for a family.

Guinea Fowl’s Rest has an onsite restaurant, laundry services, airport transfers and top security. There is also a swimming pool, onsite bar and tranquil gardens where guests can relax.

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This accommodation comprises six thatched bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms. Each lodge opens onto beautifully landscaped gardens and comes with wireless internet, satellite TV, tea and coffee-making facilities, a hairdryer, 13 amp electricity sockets and bathroom essentials (shower gel, shampoo and body lotion).

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HARARE MALCOLM LODGE

MBIZI GAME LODGE

LOCATION: HARARE 9 Malcolm Road, Borrowdale, Harare Tel: +263 712 602 277 Email: info@malcolmlodge.com www.malcolmlodgezimbabwe.com The freshly renovated Malcolm Lodge offers en-suite rooms in a peaceful, relaxed environment. The property is ideal for all visitors to Harare, whether on holiday, business or school functions. Visitors to the lodge can enjoy full use of the swimming pool, sun loungers, garden and braai area.

LOCATION: HARARE OUTSKIRTS Tel: +263 242 700676 Email: info@mbizi.co.zw www.mbizi.co.zw

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MEIKLES HOTEL

LOCATION: HARARE Tel: +263 772 572 304/6/7 Email: hacro@africansunhotels.com www.africansunhotels.com

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N1 HOTEL

The name of this elegant four-star hotel in Harare accurately reflects not only its heritage but also its status as a modern, world-class facility aimed at the business traveller as well as the leisure seeker. The hotel is on the doorstep of the city’s Central Park and Gardens and its newly refurbished rooms are a mix of twin rooms, king leisure rooms and luxurious suites with panoramic views of Harare.

LOCATION: HARARE 88 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, Harare Tel: +263 242 708121-3 Email: reservations.newambassador@rtg.co.zw www.rainbowambassador.com

The N1 Hotel provides clean, budget accommodation near the city centre. The hotel offers a bed-only rate at a price that will suite everyone’s pocket. The central business district is within walking distance, as are restaurants and coffee shops. N1 is open 24 hours, so the weary traveller has access to accommodation at all times.

Located in the central business district of Harare, the 72-room New Ambassador Hotel is ideally located for the business and leisure traveller. The hotel is situated within walking distance of all the main financial and commercial institutions and within easy reach of shops, cinemas and recreational facilities.

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PAKANAKA LODGE

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PORTSALON PRIVATE LODGE

LOCATION: HARARE 1 Portal Road, Highlands,Harare Tel: +263 242 442644 Email: reservations@pakanakalodge.com www.pakanakalodge.com

LOCATION: HARARE Wilmcote Place, Borrowdale, Harare Tel: +263 774 433 031 Email: info@portsalon.co.zw www.portsalon.co.zw

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Portsalon is one of the original Borrowdale homes and the house still maintains its classy and gracious feel. The beautiful five-acre garden sweeps down to a natural pond where visitors can take a stroll without having to leave the property. A swimming pool and tennis court are available for those who feel more energetic.

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RAINBOW TOWERS HOTEL

QUEENSGATE HOTEL

LOCATION: HARARE 1 Pennefather Avenue, Samora Machel West, Box 10029, Harare Tel: +263 242 772633-9/613 Email: reservations@rtg.co.zw www.therainbowtowershotel.com

LOCATION: HARARE 131 Baines Avenue, Harare Tel: +263 242 796631-5 www.queensgatebaines.com

The Queensgate is a separate wing of the popular and internationally renowned Bronte Hotel. Situated directly across the road from the Bronte, the Queensgate has well appointed accommodation at budget rates. Queensgate guests have full access to all the services, facilities and gardens of the Bronte Hotel at no extra cost.

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NEW AMBASSADOR HOTEL

LOCATION: HARARE 126 Samora Machel Avenue, Harare Tel: +263 242 701813 Email: harare@n1hotel.co.zw www.n1hotel.co.zw

Pakanaka Lodge comprises 10 stylish and well decorated rooms overlooking immaculate gardens populated by palm trees, exotic and indigenous trees. The lodge reflects the unique Zimbabwean culture and offers its guests an excellent hospitality experience.

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MONOMOTAPA HOTEL

LOCATION: HARARE Corner of Third Street and Jason Moyo Ave, Harare Tel: +263 242 707721-9 Email: reservations@meikleshotel.com www.meikleshotel.com For almost 100 years Meikles has been acclaimed as Zimbabwe’s premier luxury five-star hotel, its gracious charm and silver-service style reflected in its membership of Leading Hotels of the World. Situated in the heart of the capital, Meikles is a legendary meeting place for international business executives, dignitaries, leisure travellers and celebrities.

Located just 22 km from the city centre, Mbizi Game Lodge is submerged in the harmony of the African bush. The main lodge and self-contained cottages are on 1,000 acres of privately owned land, full of mystery. Mbizi also offers game drives and other outdoor activities including boat cruises, fishing and the new Kenge team building course.

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The Rainbow Towers Hotel & Conference Centre is the ultimate business and leisure hotel in Harare, offering a refreshing experience to the business customer. Situated in Zimbabwe’s sunny capital, the hotel is a golden icon in the city skyline. The 304-room luxury hotel is on a par with the world’s best and is geared to the needs of the most discerning business and leisure traveller.

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HARARE RIDGEWAY GUEST HOUSE

SANDALWOOD LODGE

LOCATION: HARARE 16 Ridgeway South, Highlands, Harare Tel: +263 772 239 031 Email: ridgewayhouse@frampolmail.com www.ridgeway-guesthouse.com

Ridgeway Guest House sits in a quiet corner of the suburbs, on the outskirts of the bustling city centre. This colonial-style guest lodge offers a peaceful escape from the daily grind. There are five en-suite bedrooms, all tastefully furnished with their own unique style. Each room comes with tea and coffee facilities, flat screen TV, DSTV and Wi-Fi.

LOCATION: HARARE 11 Quorn Ave, Mount Pleasant, Harare Tel: +263 242 302758/302 759 Cell: +263 778 666 555

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SG LUXURY APARTMENTS

Sandalwood is a boutique lodge with nine air conditioned rooms, each uniquely designed to ensure a luxurious experience for guests, whether corporate or vacationing.

The lodge is equipped with an on-site gym, sauna, swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and conferencing facilities. The lodge is centrally located, easily accessible and praised for its impressive manicured gardens.

SUNBIRD GUEST HOUSE

LOCATION: HARARE 8 Cambridge Road, Avondale, Harare Tel: +263 242 333136/145/149 Email: reservations@sgluxury.co.zw www.sgluxury.co.zw

LOCATION: HARARE Moulsham Road, Dawn Hill, Greendale, Harare Tel: +263 779 871 316 Email: admin@sunbirdguesthouse.net www.sunbirdguesthouse.net

A royal welcome awaits guests at SG Luxury Apartments’ Cambridge Suites which is located in Avondale in a quiet and exclusive location with lush gardens and wellmanicured lawns. Cambridge Suites is ideal for business and leisure at the same time offering the comforts of your home. There are ten self-catering suites comprising one, two and 3 bedroomed. All the bedrooms are en-suite and offer comfort and luxury.

Sunbird offers quiet, secure and comfortable B&B accommodation at reasonable rates. Spotless en-suite rooms are available for the business and leisure traveller inside a secure complex in an upmarket suburb. Free high-speed fibre Wi-Fi, DSTV, safes, back-up generator, solar power and water heating, and borehole, all ensure a comfortable stay.

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SUNSHINE GUEST HOUSE

LOCATION: HARARE No. 4 St. Anne’s Road, Avondale, Harare Tel: +263 433 5324 Cell: +263 772 242 586 Email: info@villafranca.co.zw www.villafranca.co.zw

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WILD GEESE LODGE

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Willow Lodge has eight en-suite rooms in one of the best locations in the suburbs of Harare. Rooms are fully equipped with 32 inch flat screen TVs with 24 DSTV channels, fans and tea and coffee facilities. Each room has a door leading outside to the garden, allowing guests to enjoy the wonderful weather and birdlife.

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YORK LODGE

LOCATION: HARARE 9 Princes Close, Borrowdale, Harare Tel: +263 242 882334 Cell: +263 772 514 092 Email: bookings@woodlandsguestlodge.com www.woodlandsguestlodge.com

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LOCATION: HARARE 3 Willowmead Lane, Colne Valley, Harare Tel: +263 773 256 648 Email: info@willowlodgeharare.com www.willowlodgeharare.com

WOODLANDS LODGE

Woodlands has 10 standard rooms, nine with king-sized beds and one with twin beds, plus two suites, all designed and decorated with the comforts of a luxury hotel while retaining an intimate and homely feel. Each room has a separate entrance and its own veranda to enjoy the tranquillity of the garden setting.

Villa Franca is a unique lodge located in the heart of Avondale and within walking distance of Avondale Shopping Centre. Surrounded by a lush garden and set in a safe, tree-lined neighbourhood, the location is ideal for walks or short runs.

WILLOW LODGE

LOCATION: HARARE 2 Buckland Lane, Teviotdale, Harare Tel: +263 772 145 103 Email: info@wildgeese.co.zw www.wildgeeselodge.com As well as nine spacious rooms and suites, the lodge features the Goose restaurant and bar, a swimming pool, two large and three smaller conference and function venues, extensive gardens and birdlife, unlimited wireless internet access, city and airport transfers and alfresco dining.

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VILLA FRANCA

LOCATION: HARARE 91 Enterprise Road, Highlands, Harare Tel: +263 242 497265/6 Cell: +263 772 353 394/774 163 357/733 618 861/2 Email: gzimbabweusa@aol.com www.sunshineguesthouse.net/harare With a combination of 11 double suites and twin suites, Sunshine Guest House has a homely atmosphere and ambience. The property offers excellent accommodation in a tranquil environment. Its amenities include a swimming pool, a floodlit all-weather tennis court, a Jacuzzi and conference facilities.

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LOCATION: HARARE 1 York Avenue, Highlands, Harare Tel: +263 4 776 239/746 622 / WhatsApp: +263 719 411541 VOIP: 08677007502 / Cellphone: +263 712 411541 Email: admin@yorklodge.co.zw / www.yorklodge.com

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York Lodge is situated in the leafy suburb of Newlands, 5 minutes from the centre of town and 15 minutes from the airport, offering luxury bed and breakfast accommodation for the discerning visitor to Harare. York Lodge provides old world charm with modern convenience, home-cooked meals with a touch of class, served by long-standing staff members with ready smiles. We offer comfort, exclusivity, privacy, security and personal service.

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imbabwe is proud to have the Victoria Falls within its terri-

tory, one of the seven natural

wonders of the world. Located on the Zambezi River at the border

between Zambia and north-western Zimbabwe, this famous waterfall is

a ‘must see’ for most visitors – and rightly so.

Visitors to this Unesco World Heritage

adventure capital, the town is known

view from one of the observa-

back safaris to white water rafting. For

Site are guaranteed a spectacular

tion points in Victoria Falls National

Park. Much of this national park has remained the same since colonial

times when David Livingstone was

the first European to discover the falls in 1855. Today, a statue of the great explorer bears testimony to past

times, along with the Victoria Falls Bridge and the railway.

Known in the Lozi language as Mosi-

There is an entry fee to the park of

the falls are 1,708 metres wide and 108

US$ 20 for people from the region.

oa-Tunya (‘the smoke that thunders’), metres high. When the river is flowing at its peak, water is discharged into

the chasm below at a rate of nearly

550 million litres per minute. Spray is driven high into the air by the sheer

force of the water. Rising to over 400 metres, the spray can be seen from nearly 50 km away and can be felt throughout the local area.

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Timeless natural wonder is a ‘must visit’ for its daring activities, from elephantthe more audacious visitor, activities include bungee jumping and sliding

off of the Victoria Falls Bridge as well as walking with lions and taking a

helicopter ride over the falls. Those who prefer less extreme thrills can

go on a sunset river cruise, a cultural village tour, shop for African curios and authentic art or try the local cuisine at the Boma Restaurant.

US$ 30 for international visitors and

From spectacular sights to a diver-

Sightseers should take an umbrella

this destination has so much to offer

to avoid being soaked by the spray.

Outside the park, the Lookout Café

offers fine views of the Batoka Gorge, the Victoria Falls Bridge and the rapids on the Zambezi River.

There is no lack of fun things for

tourists to do in Victoria Falls Town.

sity of adrenalin-fuelled adventures, visitors. No trip to Zimbabwe would

be complete without a visit to Victoria Falls, one of southern Africa’s most spectacular natural wonders. The best time to visit the falls is from

February to May, directly after the summer rains.

Often referred to Africa’s

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VICTORIA FALLS ZIMBABWE PARKS & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OFFICES

A’ZAMBEZI RIVER LODGE

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS, ALONG ZAMBEZI RIVER 308 Parkway Drive, PO Box 130, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 2844 561-4 Email: reservations.azambezi@rtg.co.zw wwww.azambeziriverlodge.com

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS Tel: +263 13 42294 www.zimparks.org.zw

Located shortly before the mighty Zambezi River thunders over the Victoria Falls, A‘Zambezi River Lodge is the perfect resort to relax and unwind in the quiet ambience of African wildlife and nature. The hotel is only five minutes’ drive from Victoria Falls town and 20 minutes’ drive from the international airport and offers a scheduled complimentary shuttle.

The authority has three offices in Victoria Falls. At the site itself they have the Rainforest Office while the Zambezi Camp is located in Zambezi National Park. In Victoria Falls Town just a short distance away lies the Victoria Falls Town Office.

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AMADEUS GARDEN GUEST HOUSE LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS 538 Reynard Road, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 2842261 Email: reservations@amadeusgarden.com www.amadeusgarden.com

Amadeus Garden offers bed and breakfast-style accommodation within walking distance of the falls and just 2 km from the town centre. The guest house is the ideal choice for those who prefer the atmosphere of a small lodge to big hotels.

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BAYETE GUEST LODGE

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LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS Stand 584, Manyika Road, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 2842275 Email: bayetelodge@gmail.com www.bayeteguestlodge.com Bayete Guest Lodge Victoria Falls offers comfortable and affordable accommodation in the heart of the Victoria Falls residential area. The lodge is situated 3 km from Victoria Falls town and 22 km from Victoria Falls International Airport. Newly renovated, Bayete Guest Lodge is a family-run lodge set in a lush tropical garden.

CRESTA SPRAYVIEW

CHUNDU ISLAND

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS Cnr Reynard Rd and Livingstone Way, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 2844 344-6 Email: reservations@sprayview.cresta.co.zw www.crestasprayview.com Set on eight acres of manicured grounds, Cresta Sprayview offers a tranquil oasis from which to enjoy Vic Falls. Alfresco dining and a large swimming pool make for a relaxing retreat for families, international travellers and honeymooners. The hotel has recently been refurbished and incorporates modern amenities such as satellite TV, room service, conference facilities, a business centre and Wi-Fi.

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS Tel: +27 11 467 1886 Email: info@seoloafrica.com www.seoloafrica.com

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ELEPHANT HILLS RESORT

Chundu Island, a tranquil and private sanctuary on the magnificent Zambezi River, has eight comfortable, palm-thatched rooms nestling under riverine trees.

With panoramic views of the river and a diverse range of wildlife, Chundu also offers access to the Zambezi National Park, 4×4 safaris, walking trails, river cruises and fishing. Chundu Island is unspoilt Africa at its best.

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GORGES LODGE & LITTLE GORGES TENTED LODGE

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS Tel: +263 134 4793 Email: reservations@elephanthillsresort.com www.elephanthillsresort.com Elephant Hills is situated on a small hill overlooking the Zambezi River, 4 km upstream from the Victoria Falls.

Guests can relax in total comfort and luxury while still experiencing the African wildlife. Elephant Hills has a total of 276 rooms, each with a balcony offering splendid views of the Zambezi. Enjoy watching antelope grazing and travelling troupes of baboons as they move around their natural environment.

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LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS OUTSKIRTS Tel: +263 29 225 2232 Email: res1@imvelosafarilodges.com www.imvelosafarilodges.com

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Gorges and Little Gorges is a mere 30-minute drive from Victoria Falls town and offers a unique Victoria Falls experience from a peaceful and idyllic base on the edge of the Batoka Gorge, 200 metres above the Zambezi River.

A perfect choice for your Victoria Falls safari adventure.

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VICTORIA FALLS ILALA LODGE HOTEL

IMBABALA ZAMBEZI SAFARI LODGE

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS 411 Livingstone Way, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 2844 737/8/9 Email: reservations@ilalalodge.co.zw www.ilalalodge.com Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located only 8 minutes away from the spectacular Victoria Falls. The property has 73 stylish, well-appointed spacious rooms that offer the ultimate in comfort and luxury. As the closest hotel to Victoria Falls, the spray makes for a perfect back drop during your stay. The on-site Palm Restaurant is famous for its gourmet cuisine and is highly rated on TripAdvisor.

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS OUTSKIRTS Tel: +263 83 284 4571 Email: res6@wildhorizons.co.zw www.imbabalalodge.com

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Imbabala Zambezi Safari Lodge is an unspoilt wilderness experience on the banks of the Zambezi where guests rapidly become friends.

Imbabala was built in 1987 and opened in 1988. Despite being completely refurbished over the years, Imbabala is still a small unpretentious safari camp offering a true African safari experience.

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INKINDABA LODGE

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS OUTSKIRTS Tel: +263 712 771 994 Email: oakworth@zol.co.zw www.inkindabalodges.com Inkindaba Lodge is a self-catering lodge which is located less than 4 km from the falls. The lodge is situated on the boundary of the Zambezi National Park, giving guests an opportunity to spot game that may wander close to the property.

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LOKUTHULA LODGES

Lokuthula Lodges are the highest quality and best located self-catering units in the Victoria Falls area.

Set in a natural bush environment at the edge of the Zambezi National Park, Lokuthula Lodges are popular with families and groups as an affordable yet high quality accommodation option. The units may also be booked on a bed and breakfast basis.

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MANDEBELE LODGE

MASUWE LODGE

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS Reynard Road 546, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 2847 093 Cell: +263 775 127 165 Email: margiepornss@gmail.com www.mandebelelodge.com Mandebele Lodge is situated in the old part of Victoria Falls, an easy 10 minutes’ walk to the town centre and 30 minutes to the falls themselves. The lodge comprises four luxurious rooms, including one double and three twin. All of Mandebele’s rooms have modern en-suites, air conditioning and electric safes.

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS Tel: +263 77 864 4234 Email: info@masuwe-lodge.com www.masuwe-lodge.com

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Masuwe Lodge is located just 7 km from Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. Accommodating up to 26 guests the lodge offers tented, thatch and stone accommodation all with private bathroom and outdoor living spaces. Your stay includes chef prepared meals, all beverages and a range of activities. Masuwe offers life on safari with easy access to Victoria Falls.

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PIONEERS CAMP

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS 266 Adam Stander Drive Tel: +263 83 245 040 Email: vicfalls@n1hotel.co.zw www.n1hotel.co.zw

For those seeking clean, simple budget accommodation in Victoria Falls, the N1 Hotel provides all the basic necessities for a good night’s sleep, from en-suite showers to air conditioned rooms. The N1 Hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of Victoria Falls, curio shops and shopping malls in the town centre.

The hotel is open 24 hours a day.

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LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS OUTSKIRTS PO Box 29, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 284 3211/20 Email: reservations@saflodge.co.zw www.africaalbidatourism.com

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS OUTSKIRTS Tel: +263 48 52 944/213 2845 139 Email: reservations@pioneerscamp.com www.pioneerscamp.com

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Pioneers Camp is an eco-tented camp on the bank of the Zambezi, an hour from Victoria Falls. Accommodation consists of six large en-suite and beautifully appointed tents with private decks overlooking the river. Optional game drives, canoe trips, guided walking and boat cruises with fishing are available if desired. Pioneers Camp is the perfect place to feed your soul.

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VICTORIA FALLS THE ELEPHANT CAMP

THE KINGDOM HOTEL

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS OUTSKIRTS Tel: +263 2844 571; 284 2313 Email: res6@wildhorizons.co.zw www.theelephantcamp.com Situated on a private concession within and bounded by the Masuwe River and the Zambezi gorges, The Elephant Camp has breathtaking views of the Victoria Falls’ spray and the spectacular gorges which separate Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Elephant Camp is a luxury and intimate lodge under canvas within easy reach of Victoria Falls and all its attractions and activities. There are two camps: The Elephant Camp Main consists of 12 luxury suites and The Elephant Camp West consists of four family suites.

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS 1 Mallet Drive, PO Box 90, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 2844 275 Email: reservations@kingdom-hotel.net www.thekingdomhotel.co.za

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THE STANLEY AND LIVINGSTONE SAFARI LODGE

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS 1 Mallet Drive, PO Box 10, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 2844751/9 Cell: +263 772 132 175/7 Email: reservations@victoriafallshotel.com www.victoriafallshotel.com

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One of the world’s classic five-star hotels has a prime location overlooking the Victoria Falls, an acclaimed natural wonder of the world. A proud member of Leading Hotels of the World, the Edwardian-style hotel, built in 1904, was splendidly redecorated in 2013 to combine its traditional majesty with modern sophistication.

VIC FALLS REST CAMP

VICTORIA FALLS RAINBOW HOTEL

Vic Falls Rest Camp is one of the best budget accommodation options available in Victoria Falls. Guests can choose from camping sites, dormitories, self-catering chalets or luxury tented options. Facilities at the camp include a big swimming pool, the In Da Belly restaurant, laundry facilities and an activities desk.

The 88-room hotel is centrally located, just two minutes’ drive from the falls. Guests can view the falls from the Panorama Deck on the rooftop – a unique vantage point that allows them to view the Mosi-oa-Tunya spray, the Zambezi River and the national park area surrounding the hotel.

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS Tel: +263 83 2840 509-11 Cell: +263 773 496 695 Email: reservations@restcamp.co.zw www.vicfallsrestcamp.com

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VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI CLUB

LOCATION: ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK Tel: +27 087 0210 737 Email: reservations@zambezicrescent.com www.victoriafallsriverlodge.com

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS OUTSKIRTS PO Box 29, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 2843 211-20 Email: saflodge@saflodge.co.zw www.africaalbidatourism.com

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VICTORIA FALLS SAFARI LODGE

Located in the magnificent grounds of Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, this luxurious private facility comprises four Club Suites and 16 Club Rooms and offers uninterrupted views of the unspoilt bushveld and spectacular African sunsets.

The exclusive club ethos is reflected in such features as a personalised butler service, spacious rooms and private check-in.

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ZAMBEZI SANDS RIVER CAMP

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS OUTSKIRTS PO Box 29, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 2843 211-20 Email: saflodge@saflodge.co.zw www.africaalbidatourism.com

The lodge offers views of spectacular African sunsets and a variety of game sightings at its on-site waterhole. All 72 of its rooms feature the highest level of sophistication and comfort. Each room has its own balcony overlooking the Zambezi National Park.

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LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS 278 Parkway Drive, PO Box 150, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 2844 651/444 583/5 Email: reservations.rainbowvicfalls@rtg.co.zw www.rtgafrica.com

VICTORIA FALLS RIVER LODGE

Victoria Falls River Lodge is the first private game lodge to be built in the Zambezi National Park. Whether you choose to stay in a Luxury Tented Suite under vast thatched roofs, or an Island Treehouse Suite elevated among the treetops of a private island, this spectacular lodge will have guests wanting to return again.

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THE VICTORIA FALLS HOTEL

LOCATION: VICTORIA FALLS OUTSKIRTS Tel: +263 83 2844 571/42313 Email: snl@wildhorizons.co.zw or lodges@wildhorizons.co.zw www.stanleyandlivingstone.com

The luxurious Stanley and Livingstone Safari Lodge and intimate Ursula Camp spare no expense. Sixteen opulently appointed private suites overlook the abundant reserve and four intimate chalets offer a retreat from daily life amid green manicured lawns and flowing fountains.

The great domes, pillars and bridges over the many water features at The Kingdom Hotel resemble the style of Great Zimbabwe, the ancient capital of the Shona kingdom. It may look like the city of a lost civilisation, but the Kingdom Hotel is one of Victoria Falls’ best known family hotels.

Expect all the comforts of a modern resort geared up in every way for your maximum comfort and enjoyment.

LOCATION: ZAMBEZI NATIONAL PARK Tel: +263 29 225 2232 Email: res1@imvelosafarilodges.com www.imvelosafarilodges.com

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This tented camp lies in the western area of the Zambezi National Park on the bank of the Zambezi River, upstream of the Victoria Falls. Zambezi Sands is unique in that it not only features the Zambezi River and water-based activities and some glorious wildlife and scenery, but is also close to the Victoria Falls.

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R

ich in culture and history, the

house new businesses as the

tourist attractions, is a ‘must

given Bulawayo a unique

city of Bulawayo, with its many

see’ for anyone visiting Zimbabwe.

The country’s second-largest city is

economy grew. All this has character.

immersed in colonial history, making

Khami Ruins

the nation’s heritage.

Just 22 km west of Bulawayo,

Bulawayo is located in south-west

metres, lie the Khami Ruins,

it an ideal place to learn more about

Zimbabwe. It is a major transport

hub for southern Africa and acts as a gateway to Matobo National Park.

Also known as the City of Kings,

Bulawayo was founded in 1872 by

King Mzilikazi, the first leader of the

Ndebele people. Today, the city is still reminiscent of the Victorian era. In

addition to its original architecture, the city is home to Art Deco-style buildings that were designed to

on a hilltop at a height of 1,300

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Bulawayo

Colonial architecture gives charm to historic city

dating back to the Iron Age. This

ruined city was once the capital of

the Kingdom of Butua of the Torwa

dynasty. It became a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1986. Today, as a national monument, it makes a

perfect day out for visitors looking to gain a sense of Zimbabwean history.

Matobo National Park Another Unesco World Heritage

Site, situated a short distance from Bulawayo, is Matobo National Park,

which is the country’s oldest national park. One of its sublime features

is the Matopos Hills, a series of

granite kopjes (rock formations) and wooded valleys formed

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over 2 billion years ago. The

national park contains one of the world’s greatest

concentrations of rock art, with over 3,000 registered sites.

In addition, the recreational

area includes World’s View,

a scenic viewpoint and the

burial site of Cecil Rhodes.

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The wildlife is not abundant in this

national park, but there are opportunities to view both black rhinos and white rhinos.

Other tourist attractions in Bulawayo are the Natural History Museum, the

Railway Museum, the National Gallery of Zimbabwe, the herb markets, the botanical gardens and the Mzilikazi Art & Crafts Centre.

With its tree-lined streets full of the

bustle of urban Africa, the city offers good places to eat along with first-

rate accommodation and beautiful national parks.

BULAWAYO ZIMBABWE PARKS & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OFFICES

AMALINDA LODGE

LOCATION: MATOBO Tel: +263 292 243954 Email: reservations@amalindacollection.co.zw www.amalindacollection.com

LOCATION: BULAWAYO & MATOPOS NATIONAL PARK Tel: +263 92 65592/74000 Email: malemetourism@gmail.com / matoboparks@ gmail.com / reservationsbyo@zimparks.org.zw FB: matoponationalpark www.matoponationalpark.com

This exclusive, privately owned safari lodge is in the Unesco World Heritage Site of Matobo Hills, only 45 km from Bulawayo. Tucked away in an ancient bushman’s shelter, Amalinda Lodge was ranked in the top three safari lodges in Zimbabwe in 2010 and 2013. Amalinda consists of nine individually thatched rooms including a trio of suites, ideal for honeymooners, all of which are set into the imposing boulders.

The Zimparks Bulawayo Regional and Booking Office is located in the city on the corner of 15th Avenue and Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Street. Just a short 40 km away in Matopos National Park, the authority has a second office at Maleme Camp.

BANFF LODGE

BATSWELEDI GUEST LODGE

LOCATION: BULAWAYO 35 Leander Avenue, Hillside, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 243 176/243 177 Email: banff@yoafrica.com www.banfflodgehotel.com Banff Lodge is a family-run lodge offering its clients old-style comforts in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

The lodge has 11 recently renovated rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms and fitted showers. The lodge also offers two family cottages. Guests can enjoy meals at The Deck or New Orleans Restaurant.

LOCATION: BULAWAYO 243 Tayport Road, Killarney, Bulawayo Tel: +263 712 535 086 Email: batsweledi.lodges@gmail.com www.batsweledi.com

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BIG CAVE CAMP

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Located in the heart of the City of Kings, the 180-room Bulawayo Rainbow Hotel has an ideal location amid the bustle and vibrancy of Bulawayo. Only 15 minutes’ drive from Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Airport and surrounded by leading department stores, this remarkable hotel provides easy access to express coaches inter-connecting Harare and Vic Falls.

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GLEN LODGE

LOCATION: BULAWAYO 8 Oregon Avenue, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 460 584 Email: glenlodge@zol.co.zw www.glenlodgeandtours.com

LOCATION: BULAWAYO Matopos Road-Moffat Ave, Bulawayo Tel: +27 21 855 0395 www.bulawayochurchillhotel.com

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GRANITE PARK LODGES

The lodge offers a wide range of home-like facilities catering for all individuals who seek the finer things in life.

All 16 rooms are furnished to a high standard. There are modern conference facilities to host any function from weddings to seminars to parties.

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HIGH MOUNT LODGE

LOCATION: BULAWAYO 3 Laidlaw Close, Granite Park, Bulawayo Tel: +263 774 021 907 Email: info@graniteparklodges.com www.graniteparklodges.com Granite Park Lodges is a small resort with four selfcontained holiday lodges. Located just 10 minutes from the central business district, the accommodation provides easy access to all the city’s main attractions.

Set in unspoilt, indigenous vegetation and majestic granite kopjes, Granite Park Lodges is just 30 minutes from Matobo National Park.

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LOCATION: BULAWAYO Corner 10th Avenue and Josiah Tongogara Street, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 881 273-9 Email: reservations.rainbowbyo@rtg.co.zw www.rainbowbulawayo.com

CRESTA CHURCHILL HOTEL

The Cresta Churchill Hotel in Bulawayo, with its charming Tudor architecture, recalls bygone days and offers luxury accommodation in Zimbabwe. The three-star Cresta Churchill Hotel is situated 6 km from the city centre of Bulawayo in peaceful surroundings and is considered one of the finest hotels in Bulawayo.

Batsweledi Guest Lodge is proud to offer good accommodation in a tranquil and luxurious atmosphere.

The lodge is conveniently located in the beautiful suburb of Killarney, just a stone’s throw from Ascot shopping mall and the CBD. It also offers easy access to Bulawayo / Beitbridge highway, Harare and Joshua Mqabuko International Airport. Batsweledi provides free Wi-Fi.

BULAWAYO RAINBOW HOTEL

LOCATION: MATOBO Tel: +263 772 231 819 Email: reservations@bigcavematopos.com www.bigcavematopos.com Set on a huge kopje and accessible only by 4x4 vehicle, Big Cave Camp is the ideal getaway for travellers. From families and adventure seekers to honeymooners, Big Cave Camp has it all. Leopard’s Lair includes a teak bar, lounge and communal dining area. The bar and dining area features a huge rock enclosed in the room, with trees growing through the roof, creating a natural atmosphere.

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LOCATION: BULAWAYO 4 Tagore Road, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 203 359/367 Cell: +263 772 364 595 Email: reservations@khanondotravel.com www.khanondotravel.com

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High Mount Lodge is the height of luxury, providing relaxation and comfort in style. Nestled in quiet suburbs, High Mount is only five minutes’ drive from the thriving city centre. The lodge has been described as “the crown of Bulawayo’s accommodation profile”.

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BULAWAYO HOLIDAY INN BULAWAYO

HORNUNG PARK LODGE

LOCATION: BULAWAYO Tel: +263 772 572 304/6/7 Email: hacro@africansunhotels.com www.africansunhotels.com

Holiday Inn Bulawayo is spacious and comfortable with conference and functions rooms catering for groups of up to 300 people. A well equipped business centre is available for business guests. Its 91 standard rooms, 31 business plus rooms, 31 executive rooms and four suites all have modern amenities including air conditioning.

LOCATION: BULAWAYO 79 Burnside Road, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 246 868 Email: lodge@hornungpark.com www.hornung-park-lodge.com

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KHUMALO HOTEL

LOCATION: BULAWAYO OUTSKIRTS 58 Aberdeen Road, Matsheumhlophe, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 281 553 Cell: +263 776 005 932 www.littleroseleaflodge.com

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MATILINDA GUEST LODGE

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LOCATION: BULAWAYO OUTSKIRTS Number 4, 25th Avenue, Famona Tel: +263 29 240 221 Email: info@mpalagroup.com www.mpalagroup.com

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N1 HOTEL

Situated in the serene and accessible suburb of Famona, just three minutes from the City of Kings, Mpala Boutique Hotel is the epitome of luxury and fabulous choice for those looking for a comfortable, exquisite and affordable hotel alternative.

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NESBITT CASTLE

LOCATION: BULAWAYO 114 Joshua Nkomo Street, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 288 0601 Email: bulawayo@n1hotel.co.zw www.n1hotel.co.zw

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Matobo Hills Lodge is in an unspoilt granite wilderness on the boundary of the Matobo National Park with splendid black eagles soaring above, ancient cave paintings and one of the last frontiers for wild roaming white rhino. With sunny days and star-studded nights, this is Matobo Hills Lodge.

MPALA BOUTIQUE HOTEL

LOCATION: BULAWAYO 17 Tennyson Avenue, Malindela, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 246 201 Email: motsamai@iwayafrica.co.zw

The N1 Hotel offers clean, budget accommodation in the centre of Bulawayo. Situated on the newly renamed Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Street, the N1 Hotel offers a bed-only rate at a price that will suit everyone’s pocket.

The central business district, restaurants and coffee shops are all within walking distance.

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LOCATION: MATOPOS NATIONAL PARK King Mineral Farm, Matopos National Park, Bulawayo Tel: +263 8644 294727 Cell: +263 775 876 661 Email: bookings@matoposhillslodge.com www.matobohillslodge.co.zw

MOTSAMAI GUEST HOUSE

Located in suburban Bulawayo, Motsamai Guest Lodge lies in the secure, tranquil neighbourhood of Malindela, a lush, green and relaxing part of the city. The house provides guests with peace of mind and restful evenings within its campus, a home away from home. Motsamai Guest Lodge offers impeccable service to business executives, tourists and local travellers.

Little Rose is a beautiful lodge just 10 minutes’ drive from Bulawayo and 50 minutes from Joshua Mqabuko Airport.

Little Rose is located in Matsheumhlophe along the old Gwanda road and is a haven of peace. The lodge offers luxury bed and breakfast suites for visiting business executives or holidaymakers. Each room is en-suite and overlooks a tropical garden.

MATOBO HILLS LODGE

LOCATION: BULAWAYO 56 A Napier Avenue, Hillside, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 240 336 Email: matilindalodge@yahoo.com www.matilindalodge.co.zw

Nestled in well manicured gardens, Matilinda Guest Lodge is the perfect leisure and business venue. With 12 en-suite luxury bedrooms, a 60-seat conference room, full DSTV, Wi-Fi connectivity and a restaurant, Matilinda caters for every guest’s needs.

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LITTLE ROSE LEAF LODGE

LOCATION: BULAWAYO 16490 Trenchard Road, Khumalo, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 231 236 With a solid variety of amenities, extensive business facilities and easy access to public transport, the Khumalo Hotel shines as both a base and a destination.

The hotel has executive, standard, twin and family rooms as well as premier venues for business meetings and parties.

Each of Hornung’s five thatched cottages is comfortably furnished and has access to the swimming pool, all-weather tennis court, private restaurant, bar and lounge area for the exclusive use of guests. Rates include bed and breakfast and guests can self-cater in their chalet kitchen or enjoy an optional three-course dinner in the private restaurant.

LOCATION: BULAWAYO 6 Percy Avenue, Hillside, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 282 735 / 6 Email: nesbitt.castle@nandb.co.zw www.nesbittcastle.co.zw

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Hidden in the quiet leafy suburb of Hillside, the Nesbitt Castle is everything a modern luxurious boutique hotel should be while retaining all the mystery and chivalry of a golden age. The hotel includes the award-winning Coach House restaurant and a cosy Irish-style pub.

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BULAWAYO PADANDARO GUEST HOUSE

PARROT LODGE

LOCATION: BULAWAYO 8 Brahms Road, Barham Green, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 479 800 Email: padandarolodge@yahoo.com www.padandaroguesthouse.com

Built in a mix of traditional African decor and modern urban styles, this guest house is ideal for travellers, families, couples, corporates and individuals seeking a serene and yet urban getaway. The guest house offers five en-suite rooms and two standard rooms, all with double beds.

LOCATION: BULAWAYO Tel: +263 29 280033 Email: info@parrotlodge.net www.parrotlodge.net Experience simple pleasures at Parrot Lodge, a simple but clean lodge in the Riverside suburb of Bulawayo. Situated within close proximity of the Bulawayo-Beitbridge road, the lodge is just five minutes away from the city centre.

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SETHULE GUEST LODGE

LOCATION: BULAWAYO No. 3 Old Gwanda Road, Hillside Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 224 6565/2534 Cell: +263 776 064 612 Email: customercare@sethulelodge.com Nestled at the base of a hill 5km from the cental business district of Bulawayo’s hillside suburb is Sethule Guest House. The property features en-suite, air-conditioned rooms equipped with Wi-Fi and is surrounded by lush gardens and magnificent views. A conference room can host up to 80 guests and, with the help from a first class chef, Sethule Guest House offer meals on request for in-house guests.

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THE EXECUTIVE GUEST LODGE

LOCATION: BULAWAYO 14 Morven Close, Burnside, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 240 605 Email: theexecutivelodgezw@gmail.com www.executiveguestlodge.co.zw

The Executive Guest Lodge is 6 km from the city centre, perched at the edge of the Beverly Hills. The lodge offers five spacious suites and two standard rooms. The tastefully decorated bedrooms feature Wi-Fi and DSTV as well as tea and coffee facilities.

THE MUSKETEERS LODGE

TRAVELLERS GUEST HOUSE

LOCATION: BULAWAYO 42 Annabel Road, Eloana, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 246 343 Cell: +237 712 618 741 Email: musketeersbyo@gmail.com www.themusketeerslodge.com

Musketeers Lodge is a six-bedroom lodge situated 8 km from the city centre. Set in a beautiful environment, it is a welcome getaway from the bustle of the city. The lodge prides itself on personal service as friendly staff ensure that each guest experiences true Zimbabwean hospitality.

LOCATION: BULAWAYO 2 Banff Road, Hillside, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 2246059 Cell: +263 775 763409 Email: enquiries@travellerszim.net www.travellerszim.net

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WOZANI LODGE

Enjoy a friendly smile, efficient service, comfortable rooms with pristine en-suites, charming decor and delicious food; all in a lush tropical garden setting and at very reasonable rates. Travellers Guest House offers dining, self-catering, free WiFi, power and water backup, a sparkling pool, secure parking and is close to shops, restaurants and town. Nº1 on TripAdvisor 6 years running. Top Choice on Lonely Planet.

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ZAKS PLACE

LOCATION: BULAWAYO 39 Leander Ave, Hillside, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 242 464/240 905 Email: wozanilodge@gmail.com www.wozanilodges.co.zw This three-star lodge has 18 spacious rooms, all with en-suite bathrooms, DSTV, free Wi-Fi, minibar, tea and coffee trays and other hotel amenities to meet the needs of business and leisure travellers seeking peace, comfort and warmth. It has facilities for conferences, meetings, seminars, breakfast meetings and workshops.

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LOCATION: BULAWAYO 129 Robert Mugabe Way, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 881 190/330 Cell: +263 782 234 907 Email: zaksplace@netconnect.co.zw

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Zaks Place is in the central business district, less than 1 km from the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair grounds.

Popular with NGOs, Zaks Place provides affordable, spacious clean rooms, en-suite bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Friendly, helpful staff, an in-house restaurant, free parking and 24-hour security make this a ‘home from home’.

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Hwange

Great wildlife viewing and a paradise for birders

H

wange National Park, on the

animals and nearly 400 bird species.

April as migratory birds

between Bulawayo and Victoria

pated sight for visitors is the famous

northern Africa.

western side of Zimbabwe

Falls, is the country’s largest natural reserve. The park covers an area of

14,650 sq km and is home to some of Zimbabwe’s best wildlife species.

In the 19th century this area was the royal hunting grounds of a warrior king. It became a national park in

1929. Once known as Wankie Game

Reserve, it was later renamed after a Nhanzwa chief.

Hwange is home to a big range

of wildlife with over 100 species of

Perhaps the most eagerly antici-

Hwange elephants. The park contains populations, with an estimated 44,000 of these animals in the area – almost

Visiting the park

half the total elephant population of

Zimbabwe. In addition, buffalo, croco-

Between May and

dile, hippo, leopard, lion and rhino

October visitors

can enter the park

one of Africa’s largest elephant

can all be found here. The best time

to visit the park is in December, when visitors can expect to see newborn animals making their way into the world.

Bird-watching Hwange is well known, too, for its birdwatching. The bird species

here include Bradfield’s hornbill,

the bronze-winged courser and a

growing number of yellow-billed

oxpecker, while the pans attract

by any designated

access road to get

to the camps, while in the wet season

vehicles are advised to

keep to the main routes.

Hwange has three distinctive

camps: Main Camp, Sinamatella

Camp and Robins Camp. The area

around Main Camp contains many

pans and pumped waterholes where the area is rich in game.

waterbirds all year round. The

The national park has a choice of

here is from November to

catering lodges, cottages, chalets

best time to go birdwatching

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return from Europe and

accommodation including self-

HWANGE ZIMBABWE PARKS & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OFFICES

LOCATION: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK Tel: +263 771 639 929 Email: hwangebookings@zimparks.org.zw www.zimparks.org.zw

Hwange National Park is run by the authority and provides visitors with leisure and accommodation facilities such as lodges, chalets, cottages, caravan sites, camping sites and picnic areas. The authority has offices located at Hwange Main Camp, Sinamatela Camp and Robins Camp.

BOMANI TENTED LODGE

LOCATION: NGAMO PLAINS Tel: +263 29 225 2232 Email: res1@imvelosafarilodges.com www.imvelosafarilodges.com

This luxurious tented lodge is situated in a private concession of the magnificent Ngamo Plains, on the edge of the remote and unspoilt south-eastern corner of Hwange National Park. The area is famous for its large herds of elephants and other animals and birdlife resident in Hwange.

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CAMELTHORN LODGE

LOCATION: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK Tel: +263 929 225 2232 Email: res1@imvelosafarilodges.com www.imvelosafarilodges.com This flagship lodge is nestled in a patch of pristine woodland just west of the famous Ngamo Plains. Situated on the edge of the south-eastern corner of Hwange National Park, the lodge is strategically placed to explore this remote and unspoilt area. Camelthorn is unique in its style and design and has as its centrepiece a huge ancient camelthorn tree.

and a caravan

site with its own water pipe and

cooking facilities. There

are also numerous picnic spots as

well as an on-site restaurant and a grocery store.

As one of the best-kept game parks

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CAMP HWANGE

LOCATION: HWANGE 231a Sopers Crescent Tel: +263 83 284 6924 Email: info@camphwange.com www.camp-hwange.com Camp Hwange accommodates 16 guests in eight chalets.

The thatched chalets are large and spacious with canvas and gauze sides. Each chalet has an en-suite with a flush toilet, shower and wash hand basin. Guests can enjoy comfortable twin or king-size beds with large mosquito nets and an overhead fan. Solar power is used throughout the camp.

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on the continent, Hwange offers an

experience like no other, from walking safaris to exciting game drives.

Visitors can look forward to a private and secluded safari in a pristine

environment. Whether you take a day

trip to Hwange or spend a whole week here, you can be sure of a memorable African wildlife experience.

DAVISON’S CAMP

LOCATION: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK 366 Gibson Road, PO Box 288, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 284 3371 Email: enquiry@wilderness-safaris.com www.wilderness-safaris.com Davison’s Camp lies deep in Hwange National Park in the south-eastern Linkwasha Concession, one of the most prolific wildlife areas in Hwange. This is a classic African tented camp, hidden beneath a grove of false mopane trees, overlooking an open plain and a productive waterhole.

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HWANGE ELEPHANT’S EYE

GWANGO ELEPHANT LODGE

LOCATION: HWANGE Tel: +27 21 671 7729 Cell: +27 (0)724 903 287 Email: info@hideawaysafrica.com www.hideawaysafrica.com Elephant’s Eye presents an intimate and welcoming setting. The attention to detail and friendly service will put guests at ease as they escape the noise and bustle of the modern world. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful views looking onto a waterhole that is frequented by elephants and make the most of luxury in en-suite tented chalets with Wi-Fi, a dining area and an eco swimming pool.

LOCATION: HWANGE Tel: +263 783 557 773 Email: reservations@gwango.com www.gwango.com

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Gwango is one of Africa’s most exclusive new safari destinations, situated just outside Hwange National Park.

This lodge’s accommodation includes tree-top villas with spacious double-storey thatched villas, rustic forest chalets, premier en-suite bush chalets and campsites.

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HWANGE SAFARI LODGE

LOCATION: HWANGE Tel: +27 21 855 0821 Cell: +263 772 132 146-8 www.hwangesafarilodge.com

Hwange Safari Lodge is situated just outside the borders of the well-known Hwange National Park. At Hwange Safari Lodge guests are accommodated in 100 tastefully decorated rooms and suites, all en-suite and with air conditioning, a fan and heating. All rooms overlook either the waterhole, savanna bush or swimming pool.

Guests should not be too surprised if they spot a curious elephant from their window.

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IVORY LODGE

LOCATION: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK OUTSKIRTS 23 Old Gwanda Road, Hillside, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 243 954/246 430 Email: reservations@amalindacollection.co.zw www.amalindacollection.com Ivory Lodge is located outside the Hwange National Park on a private concession of 6,000 acres. This well appointed lodge is situated in the key home range of the Presidential Elephant herd, made famous by Alan Elliot in the 1980s. Guests have the opportunity to view some of Hwange’s most prolific wildlife species from the comfort of their room or the main dining area.

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JOZIBANINI CAMP

KAPULA PRIVATE CAMP

LOCATION: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK Tel: +263 29 225 2232 Email: res1@imvelosafarilodges.com www.imvelosafarilodges.com Jozibanini Camp is situated in one of the most southern and untouched areas of Hwange National Park. This is a small exclusive camp in a truly wild place allowing guests to have a unique untamed wilderness experience from the safety and comfort of the lodge amongst the ancient fossil dunes.

LOCATION: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK Tel: +27 66 472 8927 Cell: +263 776 081 646 Email: stay@kapulacamp.com www.kapulacamp.com

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KHULU BUSH CAMP

Experience the African bush at this luxury self-catering, self-drive camp situated close to Masuma Dam in Hwange National Park. Choose from two accommodation options: North Camp, comprising four luxury tents, guides tent and main building; and South Camp, which includes a game viewing platform, kitchen and four standard tents.

Both overlook the Kapula Vlei.

LINKWASHA

LOCATION: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK OUTSKIRTS 23 Old Gwanda Road, Hillside, Bulawayo Tel: +263 29 243 954/246 430 Email: reservations@amalindacollection.co.zw www.amalindacollection.com

LOCATION: HWANGE 366 Gibson Road, PO Box 288, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 284 3371 Email: enquiry@wilderness-safaris.com www.wilderness-safaris.com

Khulu Bush Camp is located on a private concession of 6,000 acres. The camp combines luxurious and private accommodation with old-world hospitality. Khulu overlooks an ancient riverbed and waterhole that attracts a variety of the greatest wildlife and birdlife in Hwange National Park. This intimate camp comprises six bespoke thatched safari-style suites built onto platforms.

Linkwasha Camp lies in Hwange’s south-eastern corner on a private concession close to the famed Ngamo Plains.

Linkwasha overlooks a pan that is a magnet for game in the dry season. Eight en-suite luxury tents and one family tent look out over the waterhole, while the main decks, pool and winter lounge with library have the same uninterrupted view.

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HWANGE LITTLE MAKALOLO

MALINDI SAFARI LODGE

LOCATION: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK 366 Gibson Road, PO Box 288, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 284 3371 Email: enquiry@wilderness-safaris.com www.wilderness-safaris.com Little Makalolo lies in the heart of Hwange National Park in one of its best game viewing areas, overlooking a vibrant waterhole. Little Makalolo offers privacy for guests who enjoy small camps and a sense of remoteness.

The traditional-style tents are spacious and en-suite, with indoor and outdoor showers. The pool is a first-rate addition, especially for those hot summer days.

LOCATION: HWANGE Malindi Safari Lodge, Hwange Tel: +263 779 745 234 Email: malindisafarilodge@gmail.com www.malindisafarilodge.com

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MIOMBO SAFARI LODGE

LOCATION: HWANGE Tel: +27 21 671 7729 Cell: +27 (0)724 903 287 Email: info@hideawaysafrica.com www.hideawaysafrica.com

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NEHIMBA LODGE

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SOMALISA ACACIA

The Sable Sands experience is a beautiful ensemble of Old Africa, nature, wildlife, the comforts of home, freshly prepared wholesome meals, a big bonfire, the starry blanket that is the African night sky and the soothing nocturnal sounds. Guests are invited to digitally disconnect and mentally, emotionally reconnect, to observe, listen, feel, smell and taste; this safari home has the earth, people, conservation and wildlife at heart and will leave a footprint on the soul.

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SOMALISA CAMP

LOCATION: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK 63 Heyman Road, Suburbs, Bulawayo Tel: +263 772 126 986 Email: info@africanbushcamps.com www.africanbushcamps.com

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THE HIDE

Somalisa provides guests with breathtaking views of the savannah plains and the famous Kennedy Vlei line. Recently rebuilt, Somalisa has upgraded its level of accommodation to complete comfort and luxury. It consists of seven elegantly furnished Sail Tents with gauze sliding doors, a wood-burning fire for cold winter nights, an overhead fan for hot summer days and en-suite bathrooms.

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VINTAGE CAMP

LOCATION: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK 74 Steppes Road, Chisipite, Harare Tel: +263 449 8835/6 Cell: +263 774 724 412 Email: reservations@thehide.co.zw www.thehide.com Well known and much loved, The Hide safari camp is situated in Hwange National Park, the country’s largest game reserve. The Hide has justly earned its reputation as a great wildlife experience wrapped in warm, welcoming hospitality. The Hide offers game drives, night drives, walking safaris and much more.

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LOCATION: DETE VLEI Tel: +263 778 715 588 Email: info@sablesands.co.zw www.sablesands.co.zw

LOCATION: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK 63 Heyman Road, Suburbs, Bulawayo Tel: +263 772 126 986 Email: info@africanbushcamps.com www.africanbushcamps.com Somalisa Acacia has recently undergone renovation and now comprises two family units with connecting walkways between the parents’ and children’s en-suite rooms as well as two standard Sail Tents. The camp has its own private views of a small waterhole, frequented by large herds of big game, while a small splash pool allows guests to cool off during the heat of the day.

On the outskirts of Victoria Falls sits a bespoke lodge, which has been refurbished from a bygone era and has the best views of Hwange National Park. Nantwich Lodge is a home away from home. Built from the foundations of an old Zimparks outpost, and using many eco principles, the lodge embodies the very essence of conservation and responsible tourism. Bordering both Hwange and Matetsi National Parks, the game viewing is phenomenal.

SABLE SANDS

LOCATION: HWANGE NATIONAL PARK Tel: +263 29 225 2232 Email: res1@imvelosafarilodges.com www.imvelosafarilodges.com Remotely nestled on a huge private concession in the northern part of Hwange National Park, Nehimba Lodge’s nine spacious canvas under thatch tents are built on teak decks. Both the chalets and the guest area overlook the magnificent lodge pan, which is frequented by large numbers of elephants, particularly in the dry season.

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NANTWICH

LOCATION: DETE Tel: +263 812 835 446 Email: miombo@mweb.co.za www.miombosafari camp.com

On the edge of Hwange and just two hours from the Victoria Falls, Miombo offers a choice of activities to suit your budget. Travellers can utilise optional game drives, guided walking, horseback safaris and cultural tours or simply relax in a perfect spot to see the big game of Hwange National Park. Four brand-new safari suites are available, all raised above ground on platforms in boutique lodges.

Malindi Safari Lodge is set in the untamed African bush on a private safari concession bordering Hwange National Park. The three restored railway carriages (circa 1950) reflect the luxury of a bygone era with a tasteful blend of warm wooden panelling, velvet-draped windows, old brass lanterns and period furniture. Accommodation is ideal for a total of six couples plus two singles.

LOCATION: HWANGE Tel: +263 24 852944/13 45139 Email: reservations@vintagecamp.co.zw www.vintagecamphwange.com

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Vintage camp, with four en-suite tents, is located in a private conservation concession near Hwange National Park. Travellers will enjoy an exclusive experience, with each tent styled in the era of the 1900s. The camp is an ideal spot to experience a safari and is a great add-on of Miombo Safari Camp and Hwange Horseback Safaris.

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Wild Zambezi

Wild Zambezi is an online travel guide based on a network of tourism partners promoting travel to magnificently wild areas of the Zambezi River Valley. To find out more visit our website:

www.wildzambezi.com

The Zambezi River Valley National Parks

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Safari Areas

Mana Pools Hurungwe

L a ke Matetsi

Ka ri

Victoria Falls

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Charara Matusadona

Chete

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Chizarira

Chirisa

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Sapi Chewore

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surrounding the lake as well

as providing a habitat for all

kinds of mammals including

crocodile, hippo and tigerfish.

The Kariba Dam is 579 metres long and an impressive 128 metres in

T

he region around Lake Kariba, in north-west Zimbabwe, is

one of the most beautiful in the

country. It famously offers a multi-

tude of activities for visitors thanks to

height and has six floodgates, each of which can release water at a

staggering rate of up to 3,000 cubic metres per second – an awesome

sight that is well worth seeing if you’re in the area at the right time.

Matusadona National Park

Kariba

Great lake, great animals, great activities Further along the shores of Lake

Kariba is Matusadona National Park,

which has been declared an Intensive

Protection Zone to protect the resident rhinos. When Lake Kariba was created in the 1950s, it dramatically changed the ecology of Matusadona, trans-

forming a once-rugged wilderness into a haven for flora and fauna.

Today, buffalo, elephant, waterbuck and zebra are among the animals

a winning combination of excellent

A number of picturesque small

waters of the lake.

and have accommodation for

Because of this increase in wildlife,

experience a night or two out on the

attraction for many visitors to the

safari areas together with the pristine

Kariba town is the gateway to the

region and to Lake Kariba. It provides a base for visitors, offering a range

of accommodation options as well

as amenities like shops and eateries.

islands are located within the lake visitors. In addition, visitors can

lake in one of the many houseboats; or they can stay at one of the safari lodges on land.

that can be found in the park.

the park has become a ‘must do’

Lake Kariba region. Activities here include game viewing, hiking,

climbing, fishing and birdwatching, while there are overnight camping

From here, visitors can explore the lake

Activities on the lake include

as Lake Kariba Recreational Park – and

north-east along the Zambezi to the

Kariba Fun Run, organised by the

(see Page 59 for more information

over Heroes Weekend in August.

and its surroundings – formally known take in the beauty of Zimbabwe.

Lake Kariba Lake Kariba sits along part of the

Zambia border and is the largest

canoeing, with the option to head

beautiful Mana Pools National Park

on Mana Pools). Or you could go on a spectacular sunset river cruise or enjoy a day of fishing in the lake.

facilities throughout the park.

Round Table, happens annually

Participants from all over the world take part in either the 10 km or 21 km run.

man-made lake in the world by

volume. Formed by the construction of the Kariba Dam across the Zambezi River, the lake has a total volume of 180 km3 and covers a surface area of

5,580 sq km. Lake

Kariba is a hugely

important resource

for the communities

ZIMBABWE PARKS & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OFFICES LOCATION: KARIBA Tel: +263 772 276 306 www.zimparks.org.zw

The authority has two offices in the northern town of Kariba, one at Peter’s Point Office/Station and the second is located at Nyanyana Camp in Kariba Recreational Park. The park is based around the Zambezi River, which was initially dammed so as to build a hydroelectricity generation utility for the benefit of both Zimbabwe and Zambia.

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KARIBA AFRICAN QUEEN HOUSEBOAT

BAOBAB HOUSEBOAT

LOCATION: KARIBA 37 Victoria Drive, Newlands, Harare Tel: +263 24 782 809 Email: rhinoren@zimbomail.com www.houseboatsonkariba.com

The African Queen is a family pontoon houseboat comprising one double bed cabin (with air con), two twin bed cabins and one cabin with two sets of twin beds.

Holding a maximum of 10 people, the houseboat also has two ‘downstairs’ toilets and bathrooms with showers, a top deck dining area, splash pool and sofa area.

LOCATION: KARIBA Tel: +263 772 296 150/242 703 533 Email: maureen@karibahouseboats.com www.karibahouseboats.com

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BIG DADDY

LOCATION: KARIBA Tel: +263 772 135 664 Email: admin@bumihills.com www.bumihills.com

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CARIBBEA BAY HOTEL

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LOCATION: KARIBA 37 Victoria Drive, Newlands, Harare Tel: +263 24 782 809 Email: rhinoren@zimbomail.com www.houseboatsonkariba.com

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CUTTY SARK HOTEL

Corsaro is one of the most luxurious cruisers on Lake Kariba. With two en-suite queen cabins and a bunk cabin with a separate bathroom, the boat is finished to the highest specs, with a Jacuzzi, two lounge areas, a bar and an outside dining area. Its qualified crew have been professionally trained. This boat is for the guests who are looking for ultimate luxury on Lake Kariba.

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GACHE GACHE LODGE

LOCATION: KARIBA 1 Nzou Drive, PO Box 80, Kariba Tel: +263 612 221/2 Email: reservations@cuttysarkhotel.com www.cuttysarkhotel.net

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Changa is located on the shore of Lake Kariba and provides a unique experience of combined game and fishing safaris. Situated on a private concession in Matusadona National Park, with its own 4.5 km of lakeshore, it offers guests a raw African experience, from tastefully furnished deluxe tented suites, each with its own private deck, to fine views of the mysterious Matusadona Mountains.

CORSARO HOUSEBOAT

LOCATION: CHIRUNDU Chirundu Estates, Chirundu Tel: +263 718 290 067 Email: info@chirundusafarilodge.com www.chirundusafarilodge.com

Cutty Sark Hotel is located at the top of Nzou Drive, with superb views of Lake Kariba and the Matusadona Mountains. The hotel is family-orientated but also offers a professional conference service. Guests at the Cutty Sark are accommodated in 48 rooms surrounded by beautifully kept gardens on the shore of Lake Kariba.

There are 30 twin rooms, six family rooms and 12 deluxe rooms.

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LOCATION: MATUSADONA NATIONAL PARK 74 Steppes Road, Chisipite, Harare Tel: +263 24 249 8835 Email: reservations@changasafaricamp.com www.changasafaricamp.com

CHIRUNDU SAFARI LODGE

Located 5 km downstream from Chirundu town, Chirundu Safari Lodge is the ideal place to enjoy the Zambezi River and its wild surrounds. Choose to stay in air conditioned comfort at the main lodge or at the luxury tented camp which offers a more rustic experience on the bank of the Zambezi.

It’s a one-hour direct flight from Victoria Falls to the exclusive wildlife gem that is the luxury 20-room Bumi Hills Safari Lodge & Spa, perched on a hill overlooking Lake Kariba and the game-rich shore. The panoramic vista cannot be matched by any safari lodge in southern Africa, transforming all public areas, guest-room balconies and the spa into pure ‘wow factors’.

CHANGA SAFARI CAMP

LOCATION: KARIBA 425 Impala Drive, Kariba Tel: +263 612 452 Email: info@caribbeabay.com www.caribbeabayhotel.com

Caribbea Bay has 83 rooms of varying sizes. There are spacious suites ideal for larger families and smaller Casita rooms as well as executive rooms. Most of the rooms at Caribbea Bay have balconies and all rooms are en-suite, air conditioned and equipped with the normal amenities.

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BUMI HILLS SAFARI LODGE

LOCATION: KARIBA 37 Victoria Drive, Newlands, Harare Tel: +263 24 782 809 Email: rhinoren@zimbomail.com www.houseboatsonkariba.com Big Daddy is a 85ft pontoon with one en-suite double cabin, three twin cabins (all with air con) and two separate bathrooms. Cabins are fitted with mosquito nets and comfortable mattresses. Guests can make the most of the boat’s facilities, which include a saloon area, veranda, splash pool, bar and dining area with DSTV and a surround sound system.

Baobab is a beautiful 72 ft cruiser with four tastefully furnished en-suite cabins. Guests have every amenity on board, with a fully equipped kitchen, a state-of-the-art sound system, TV, DVD and CD player as well as a tape deck, and a carpeted and air conditioned saloon and dining area. The boat has a pool, four toilets with showers and a bar.

LOCATION: KARIBA Tel: +263 772 264 159 Email: info@chapungusafaris.co.zw www.facebook.com/gache.gache.lodge

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Gache Gache Lodge is situated across Lake Kariba in the Eastern Basin, the closest of all lodges to Kariba. The property has 10 chalets, all en-suite. Guests can drive around with 4x2 or similar, boat in or private air charter.

Self-catering is now available. There is also a lovely campsite on the river.

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KARIBA LITTLE RUCKOMECHI

HORNBILL LODGE

LOCATION: MANA POOLS 366 Gibson Road, PO Box 288, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 284 3371 Email: enquiry@wilderness-safaris.com www.wilderness-safaris.com Little Ruckomechi’s scenic location epitomises Mana Pools National Park in all its abundance. It is an intimate camp, with only three en-suite tents. The camp’s location within the private Ruckomechi Concession ensures an exclusive safari experience complete with a diverse range of activities through which to explore Mana, one of the great wildlife areas of Africa.

LOCATION: KARIBA 797 Mica Point, Kariba Tel: +263 772 348 565 Email: reservations@hornbilllodge.com www.hornbilllodge.com

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JECHA POINT FISHING LODGE

LOCATION: KARIBA Zambezi Cruise & Safaris, Selous, Mashonaland West Tel: +263 86 8800 2309/+263 772 573 022/+263 772 513 955 Email: info@zambezicruisesafaris.com www.zambezicruisesafaris.com

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MATUSADONA

Karabezi, with her 5 cabins, is one of the most intimate cruise boats in the Zambezi Cruise & Safaris fleet. All cabins on the houseboat have en-suite showers and WC, except one which has a bathroom across the passage.

Karabezi has a large and stylish lounge and dining area which offers stunning views of the Lake. Max Pax 14 pax (10 adults and 4 children).

LOCATION: MUSANGO ISLAND Musango Island, Lake Kariba Tel: +263 772 307 875 Email: wendy@musangosafaricamp.com www.musangosafaricamp.com

Enjoy the ultimate in barefoot luxury aboard the Matusadona. At 95 ft, the houseboat comprises three decks elegantly decorated with rich, classical furnishings. The boat accommodates six passengers in air conditioned en-suite cabins. A cruise on Lake Kariba provides the ideal extension to any land-based safari or a visit to Victoria Falls.

The accommodation at Musango consists of eight twin luxurious safari tents, each with an en-suite bathroom.

These tented rooms are set in thick forest and face east over the lake towards the rising sun. There are also two honeymoon suites that have been uniquely designed and built of natural stone under thatch. They have a private veranda and a secluded, intimate plunge pool.

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P-TEN HOUSEBOAT

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PHILADELPHIA HOUSEBOAT

LOCATION: KARIBA 37 Victoria Drive, Newlands, Harare Tel: +263 24 82 809 Email: rhinoren@zimbomail.com www.houseboatsonkariba.com

LOCATION: KARIBA Tel: +263 772 296 150/242 703 533 Email: maureen@karibahouseboats.com www.karibahouseboats.com

Philadelphia comprises four cabins and can hold a maximum of 12 people. The boat is complete with air conditioning, a large Jacuzzi, bathrooms with showers, and a bar. Fuel is not included.

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RHINO SAFARI CAMP

LOCATION: KARIBA Tel: +27 84 603 0375 Tel/WhatsApp: +263 78 6582228 Email: laurel@kariba.biz www.return-to-eden.com Return to Eden houseboat offers the beauty of the African wild combined with all the comforts of home.

The crew of this six cabin houseboat are renowned for pampering their guests. Each of the six double en-suite cabins has twin beds. The crew have their own quarters.

Bunk beds are available for guests who wish to sleep on the top deck.

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MUSANGO SAFARI CAMP

LOCATION: KARIBA Marineland Harbour, Kariba Tel: +27 33 342 7498 Email: reservations@mv-matusadona.com www.mv-matusadona.com

P-Ten is a fully air conditioned upmarket cruiser. The boat has five en-suite cabins, a large open-top deck with an eight-man Jacuzzi, a lounge and a dining area. Its excellent crew consists of an experienced captain, a chef and two deckhands.

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KARABEZI HOUSEBOAT

LOCATION: CHIRUNDU Tel: +263 772 262 827/772 240 112 Email: info@jechapoint.com www.jechapoint.com

Jecha Point offers exclusive, comfortable accommodation on the bank of the Zambezi River. The lodge is a perfect stopover for those enroute to Zambia or Mana Pools.

The lodge sleeps a maximum of 20 people with various catering options available. A lawned campsite is also available. Jecha specialises in guided tigerfishing safaris.

Advance booking essential.

Hornbill Lodge is a small intimate lodge, situated on Mica Point in Kariba. Bask in the Zimbabwe sun beside the plunge pool or enjoy a sundowner while soaking up the panoramic view of Lake Kariba. Relax in the shade of indigenous trees in the beautiful landscaped garden.

LOCATION: MATUSADONA NATIONAL PARK Muuyu Site, Matusadona National Park, Lake Kariba Tel: +263 772 400 021/733 605 000 Email: rhino.safari.camp@mail.com www.rhinosafaricamp.com

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Rhino Safari Camp is a small luxury rustic safari camp set in a wild and remote area in Matusadona National Park and on the shore of Lake Kariba. Hosting a maximum of 14 guests in seven twin-bed rooms, it offers guests a highly personalised safari experience that blends comfort and wildness. Rhino Safari Camp is a permanent camp, open all year round.

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KARIBA SHIKRA HOUSEBOAT

SOVEREIGN HOUSEBOAT

LOCATION: KARIBA Zambezi Cruise & Safaris, Selous, Mashonaland West Tel: +263 86 8800 2309/+263 772 573 022/+263 772 513 955 Email: info@zambezicruisesafaris.com www.zambezicruisesafaris.com

LOCATION: KARIBA Zambezi Cruise & Safaris, Selous, Mashonaland West Tel: +263 86 8800 2309/+263 772 573 022/+263 772 513 955 Email: info@zambezicruisesafaris.com www.zambezicruisesafaris.com

The Shikra was christened after a bird of prey; the Goshawk. Onboard this 10 cabin cruise boat, all cabins are en-suite and fully air-conditioned. The houseboat has a generously proportioned lounge and dining area, also fully air-conditioned. The top deck has a fantastic panoramic view with a pool to dip into or day beds to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Max Pax 20.

Part of the Zambezi Cruise & Safaris fleet, Sovereign has 10 cabins each with an en-suite shower and WC and.

All cabins are fully air-conditioned. Similarly, the large lounge, dining room, and bar are all air-conditioned.

Wide windows on the cruise boat offer great views of the landscape and splendid views of Lake Kariba’s African wildness. Max Pax 20.

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SPURWING ISLAND LODGE

SUNDOWNER HOUSEBOAT

LOCATION: MATUSADONA NATIONAL PARK Tel: +263 777 516 171 Email: bookings@spurwing.co.zw www.spurwingisland.com

Situated in the Matusadona National Park, Spurwing Island offers a range of activities including scenic boat trips and game viewing on foot, by boat or Land-Rover. Spurwing Island is able to cater for a maximum of 40 adult guests in three styles of accommodation: chalets, cabins and tents.

LOCATION: KARIBA 37 Victoria Drive, Newlands, Harare Tel: +263 247 82 809 Email: rhinoren@zimbomail.com www.houseboatsonkariba.com

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UMBOZHA HOUSEBOAT

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LOCATION: KARIBA Tel: +263 775 068 406/778 048 424 Email: relax@warthogs.co.zw www.warthogs.co.zw

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WILD HERITAGE AND NZOU LODGES

Warthogs Bush Camp offers its guests no-frills accommodation on the shore of Lake Kariba. Warthogs has a lot of camp ground with tented units, en-suite cabins and a self-catering cottage. The splash pool, bar and grill restaurant overlook the lake. In the dry season elephants, zebras and hippos visit frequently. Families are welcome.

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ZAMBEZI TRADER

LOCATION: KARIBA Tel: +263 242 745 785 Email: info@zambezitrader.co.zw www.zambezitrader.co.zw

LOCATION: CHARARA Tel: +263 773 263 671/712 417358 Email: loraine@baobabzim.net www.wildzambezi.com

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Viking is a very comfortable cruiser accommodating up to eight guests in two en-suite cabins, one with a double bed and the second with two single beds. The state room can be converted into a third cabin and can accommodate three guests. The mid ship also includes a braai area, while on the top deck there is an oval table/ dining area with built-in seats.

WARTHOGS BUSH CAMP

LOCATION: KARIBA Andora Harbour, Kariba Tel: +263 261 214 6687 Email: jswart@zol.co.zw www.vunduful.co.za

Guests can choose from a number of self-catering three or four-bedroom lodges. Each of the lodges sleeps six to eight people and offers every amenity a traveller could need. All linen is supplied and a fully equipped kitchen is included in the rates. Each lodge has a private swimming pool, air conditioning and fans.

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LOCATION: KARIBA Tel: +263 772 296 150/242 703 533 Email: maureen@karibahouseboats.com www.karibahouseboats.com

VUNDUFUL HOUSEBOAT

Experience the amazing shores, fishing and wildlife of Lake Kariba on the safe and spacious Vunduful Houseboat, with a different garden every night. Accommodation consists of four cabins, two bathrooms with showers and clean toilets, mattresses and bedding, a swimming pool and two tender boats, as well as excellent crew.

Sundowner is a well laid out houseboat with four air conditioned cabins and plenty of space on the top deck for guests who like to sleep under the stars. The boat has an open top deck with a lounge, bar and dining area and a splash pool. The crew includes a captain, a chef and deck hands to look after guests.

VIKING HOUSEBOAT

LOCATION: KARIBA Zambezi Cruise & Safaris, Selous, Mashonaland West Tel: +263 86 8800 2309/+263 772 573 022/+263 772 513 955 Email: info@zambezicruisesafaris.com www.zambezicruisesafaris.com Umbozha has 9 cabins each with an en-suite shower and WC. All cabins are fully air-conditioned and boast a uniquely modern feel. The cruise boat also has a spacious lounge and dining area. A staircase leads from the lounge to the top deck, where you can relax on a day bed as you enjoy the wonderful lake views. Max Pax 28.

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The Zambezi Trader is a luxury passenger ship situated on Lake Kariba. Whether it’s hosting a conference, wedding, family holiday, or a special interest cruise holiday, the Zambezi Trader enables you to enjoy Lake Kariba in a wonderful atmosphere where nothing is too much trouble to ensure you have the best experience possible.

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Eastern Highlands

Waterfalls, mountains and total relaxation

By Jane High

R

ich in wildlife, the beautiful

Highlands. Mutare has a prominent

National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Nyati

a natural holiday destina-

European settlers, but its origins go

Reserve and Thompson’s Vlei Game

Eastern Highlands region is

tion – a place of waterfalls, streams and scenic mountain views. It is a

sparsely populated area with a cool and wet climate.

Mutare Mutare, sometimes known as the

Gateway to the Eastern Highlands, is

place in the history of the early

back much further, to the days of

trading caravans passing through

Eco Game Park, Cecil Kop Nature Reserve.

on their way to the coast. Soapstone

Only a short drive from the centre of

these old trade routes. Visitor attrac-

attractions such as the Cross Kopje

carvings and figurines are evidence of tions include the Mutare Museum, the

Mutare, visitors will find key tourist

on the eastern edge of the city, and the Utopia House Museum, just two miles from Mutare.

the fourth-largest city in Zimbabwe,

Bvumba Mountains

Mozambique. This city is surrounded

Often referred to as the ‘Mountains

of the Scottish

Mountains offer a new African

located close to the border with

by spectacular scenery reminiscent

of the Mist’, the Bvumba (or Vumba)

perspective of lush evergreen forests.

The Bvumba lie on the Mozambique border about 25 km south-east of

Mutare. They offer wonderful views over the coffee plantations and

Burma Valley. Birdwatchers have a

chance to tick off such elusive forest

birds as Swynnerton’s robin, Chirinda apalis and Roberts’s warbler. The Image: Bad Rabbit Studio

Bvumba Botanical Gardens are well worth a visit, while Leopard Rock

Golf Course is considered one of the

Image: Heaven Lodge

world’s most scenic courses.

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been allowed to intrude.

Mountains is a place of cooler

ties for mountain climbing

land of the mythical Chimanimani climes, with deep-green colours

and grey quartzite mountains that turn pink at sunset. This rugged

national park is a ‘must visit’ for the

truly adventurous, with spectacular hiking trails featuring crystal-clear waterfalls and deep quartzite caves. No roads have

There are opportuni-

as well as visits to local attractions such as the Arboretum, the Bridal

Nyanga National Park

eland sanctuary on Pork Pie Hill.

The 9,400 sq km Nyanga National

the threatened blue swallow as well

Eastern Highlands. The park’s Turaco

Veil Falls, Green Mount and the

Birdwatchers have a chance to see as the wonderfully green

malachite sunbird.

Park is the northern boundary of the Trail offers four days of glorious and varied hiking that includes

Zimbabwe’s highest peak, Mount

Nyangani, with an altitude of over

2,500 metres. Visitors with a head for heights can take the skywalk over

Mutarazi Falls, the second-highest waterfall in Africa. The park also

contains the Nyangombe Falls, a series of cascades flowing into a

natural pool. The Honde Valley offers top-class birding and hiking.

Other sights in Nyanga

and the surrounding area include World’s View,

Pungwe Gorge and Falls,

Lake Connemara and the

Image: Heaven Lodge

In the south-east of the region, the

Eastern Highlands

Image: Heaven Lodge

Chimanimani National Park

ancient rock paintings of Diana’s Vow in Rusape.

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Image: Heaven Lodge

CHIMANIMANI (EASTERN HIGHLANDS)

ZIMBABWE PARKS & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OFFICES

HEAVEN MOUNTAIN LODGE LOCATION: CHIMANIMANI VILLAGE Tel: +263 782 825800 Email: enquiries@heavenlodge.com www.heavenlodge.com

LOCATION: EASTERN HIGHLANDS Tel: +263 773 500 398/9 Email: nyangareservations@gmail.com Facebook: Nyanga National Park www.zimparks.org.zw

Whether you are looking to overnight, walk in the mountains or just chill, contemplate and rehydrate Heaven Lodge is heavenly, with a tranquil atmosphere all of its own. Situated on over 8 acres of private grounds the lodge caters for backpackers, overlanders, families and business travellers. With a choice of budget private rooms, self catering cottages and camping facilities.

There are four offices located in the Eastern Highlands region of Zimbabwe. One office is located in Chimanimani Town and one within Nyanga National park. Additionally, there is a Zimbabwe Parks office at Vumba Botanical Gardens in Mutare and one at the Osborne Recreational Park in the Manicaland province of Zimbabwe.

FROG & FERN COTTAGES

THE FARMHOUSE

LOCATION: CHIMANIMANI MOUNTAINS Tel: +263 775 920 440 Email: frogandfern@gmail.com www.thefrogandfern.com

Frog & Fern provides a comfortable self catering and B&B space in three authentic cottages. This is the ideal base for families and travellers hiking the Chimanimani mountains or moving through to Mozambique or South Africa as well as to Gonarezhou. Wi-Fi and good cell phone connections available which is ideal for business travellers. Campers are also welcome.

LOCATION: CHIMANIMANI HILLS Tel: +263 772 101 283 Email: tempevanderuit@gmail.com www.chimanifarmhouse.com

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The Farmhouse is a lovingly restored colonial farmhouse nestled in the hills of Chimanimani in Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands. It is perfect for backpackers, campers and families wanting to explore the mountains or just relax in this beautiful setting. The farm animals will keep young children entertained, and the convenient location means that there are all sorts of exciting activities nearby for the more adventurous.

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MUNN’S GUESTHOUSE

LOCATION: CHIMANIMANI HILLS Tel: +263 773 243 418 Munn’s Guesthouse is a newly renovated fully equipped self-catering house with two double rooms, DSTV and mountain views.

LOCATION: CHIMANIMANI VILLAGE Tel: +263 774 999 337/8 Email: book@halahotels.co.zw www.worldcasinodirectory.com

HALA Chimanimani Resort & Casino features 35 twin, double and family rooms all fitted with air conditioning systems. Other services and facilities offered include unlimited Wi-Fi internet, a casino, a restaurant, a conference centre, tennis, squash, horseback riding, putt putt course, tessa pool, mountain hiking and so much more.

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EASTERN HIGHLANDS ABERFOYLE LODGE

CUMBERLAND VALLEY LODGES

LOCATION: HONDE VALLEY Tel: +263 783 883 150 Email: aberfoyle@ehpl.co.zw www.aberfoylelodge.com

Set among the rolling tea estates of Eastern Highlands Plantations and a riparian forest, this boutique lodge offers travellers the ultimate Zimbabwean experience.

The lodge has 15 en-suite rooms and is Zimbabwe’s most popular birding destination. Activities include golf, swimming, tennis and squash, hiking, mountain biking trails, tree canopy tour, fishing for bream, bass, yellow fish and trout. In addition, the lodge offers gourmet meals.

LOCATION: NYANGA Tel: +263 772 246 347/773 025 070 www.togarepivillas.com

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Cumberland valley lodges are two luxury self-catering lodges located in the Cumberland Valley, Juliasdale.

Here, guests come to enjoy the tranquillity that Eastern Highlands has to offer and to listen to the song of birds away from the concrete jungle. It’s a place to relax.

Cumberland Valley Lodges are close to all the waterfalls and viewing points in Nyanga.

FAR AND WIDE ZIMBABWE

FOREST HILLS RESORT

LOCATION: MUTARAZI FALLS, NYANGA Tel: +263 783 883 150 Email: info@farandwide.co.zw www.farandwide.co.zw

Set amongst the mountains of wild Nyanga are seven different self catering cottage options. Each cottage has its own little unique feature, be it a wood-fired hot tub an en-suite sauna or the Pungwe River on your doorstep, you are guaranteed to love your stay. This family owned and run business has lived in and loved these mountains for over 30 years. With plenty of activities including the new SkyWalk and SkyLine you will not want to leave.

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LOCATION: MUTARE Tel: +263 777 255 550/712 668 058 Email: reservations@foresthillsresort.co.zw

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Situated in the breathtaking Vumba Mountains is Forest Hills Resort. The hotel offers conferencing, restaurant, wedding and special events facilities. Each room features air con, a mini sitting area, a TV with satellite reception, a wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom.

Complimentary breakfast is served daily. Guests enjoy local and continental meals at the on-site restaurant and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available at the bar.

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GORDON’S

LOCATION: MUTARE 125 First Street, Mutare, Box 751 Tel: +263 20 216 7200 Cell: +263 712 610 183 Email: gordons@innsofzimbabwe.co.zw www.innsofzimbabwe.co.zw A boutique bed and breakfast in the ‘Avenues’ of Mutare city. Created with the intention of providing a welcoming and comfortable upmarket environment for business and leisure travellers to the Eastern Highlands, as well as folk travelling to and from Mozambique.

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HOLIDAY INN MUTARE

The recently rebranded Holiday Inn Mutare has well appointed rooms and excellent conference facilities making it ideal for a mix of business travellers and adventurous leisure seekers. Holiday Inn Mutare is within an easy drive of the city and close to some of the most spectacular tourist attractions such as Mount Inyangani; the Hot Springs Resort, the magnificent Bvumba Mountains and the Botanical Gardens.

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LEOPARD ROCK HOTEL

INN ON THE VUMBA

LOCATION: MUTARE Tel: +263 20 2060 115 Cell: +263 772 100 794 Email: reservations@theleopardrock.com www.theleopardrock.com

LOCATION: MUTARE PO Box 524, Mutare Tel: +263 20 2060 722 Email: iotvzw@gmail.com www.vumbainn.com

Situated on a mountain-top overlooking a valley, Inn on the Vumba is only 10 minutes’ drive from the city. The inn features four cottages as well as 18 suites in two blocks reaching north and south of the central area. The central area consists of two lounges, a restaurant and a cocktail bar with well appointed decor. The inn has become well known for its fine table d’hôte dinners and à la carte lunches.

Image: Heaven Lodge

LOCATION: MUTARE Tel: +263 867 702 0290/20 64431 Email: reservations@holidayinnmutare.co.zw www.ihg.com

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Leopard Rock is in a truly magnificent setting and is the epitome of elegance with all rooms decorated in a French chateau style. The hotel has 58 rooms and a honeymoon suite. Front rooms enjoy spectacular views of the golf course and Burma Valley, while others overlook the pristine enchanted forest.

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EASTERN HIGHLANDS MONTCLAIR RESORT & CASINO

MUSANGANO LODGE

LOCATION: MUTARE Off Champion Mine Road, Odzi, Mutare Tel: +263 20 200 2267 Cell: +263 712 320 327 Email: info@musangano.com www.musangano.com

LOCATION: NYANGA Tel: +263 777 361 638 Email: reservations@montclair.co.zw www.montclair.co.zw Montclair Resort & Casino is nestled in the misty mountains of Nyanga, 87 km from Mutare and 250 km from Harare. The resort has 85 rooms of various comfort levels. The resort offers recreational and sporting facilities such as golf, tennis and horse-riding.

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Musangano Lodge is the ideal location for the ultimate getaway in the Eastern Highlands, with the promise of tranquillity and spectacular scenery. Guests can experience its dedicated service while embracing the peaceful and serene atmosphere, charming accommodation, superb cuisine and splendid views.

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PAMHATSO GUEST HOUSE LOCATION: MUTARE 8 Kipling Avenue, Hospital Hill, Mutare Tel: +263 779 600 730 Email: info@pamhatso.com www.pamhatso.com

Panhatso Guest House is a family-run business offering full bed and breakfast accommodation. Guests receive warm hospitality and personal attention, ensuring a safe, stylish and comfortable retreat for guests. The decor is Afro-centric, with original and luxurious design touches, a nod to the lodge’s African heritage and location.

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PINE TREE INN

LOCATION: NYANGA PO Box 1, Juliasdale Tel: +263 775 302 009 Email: armadilo@zol.co.zw www.pinetreenyanga.com Image: Heaven Lodge

A relaxed and friendly atmosphere makes Pine Tree Inn a charming hotel. Nestled in a forested valley, the inn has 14 rooms, all with en-suite facilities and most of them with views of the rocky mountains. Pine Tree Inn offers guests and friends a cocktail bar, lounge, veranda, lawn terrace, dining room and reception, all beautifully appointed with a ‘home’ touch.

RHODES NYANGA HOTEL

THE SUMMER PLACE VUMBA

LOCATION: NYANGA Tel: +263 782 707 837 Email: info@redapplehotels.co.zw www.redapplehotels.co.zw

Rhodes Nyanga Hotel is set in manicured gardens with a veranda overlooking the Rhodes Dam and the typical Nyanga mountain scenery, with sweeping panoramas of Nyanga National Park. It is the only hotel located in Nyanga National Park. The hotel is 100 km from Mutare, 260 km from Harare, 90 km from Rusape and 7.5 km from Nyanga village.

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LOCATION: VUMBA Old Vumba Hotel Site, Woodlands Road, Vumba, Mutare Tel: +263 771 528 285 Email: info@thesummerplace.com www.thesummerplacezw.com

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TROUTBECK INN

This gorgeous self-contained lodge is situated on 17.5 hectares of forest and misty mountain slope. It is tastefully decorated and has proven the perfect getaway place to relax and enjoy a weekend in the Vumba Mountains. The exclusive holiday facility accommodates small groups, families, couples and business people.

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VILLA DE VUMBA

LOCATION: NYANGA PO Box 1, Troutbeck, Nyanga Tel: +263 772 437 386 Email: pacro@africansunhotels.com www.troutbeckinn.net

LOCATION: MUTARE 14 Fresh Water Estate, Vumba, Mutare Tel: +263 712 210 739 Email: info@villadevumba.co.zw www.villadevumba.co.zw

Guests are accommodated in 73 beautifully styled rooms.

Options ranging from king-size beds to double or twin beds. Disabled guests are well looked after and there is a family suite. All rooms offer en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, tea and coffee facilities, satellite TV, oil heaters and air conditioning as well as a telephone.

Villa de Vumba is a comfortable self-catering guest lodge nestled in the Vumba Mountains only 24 km from Mutare.

All lodges have fully equipped kitchens, fireplaces, DSTV and braai facilities. Guests can play golf or go horseriding at nearby hotels, partake in rain forest trails or just relax in the lodge’s plush gardens.

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Masvingo Province

Spectacular ruined city is a ‘must’ for visitors

W

ith a history dating back

to pre-colonial times, the Province of Masvingo,

in south-eastern Zimbabwe, is a ‘must-see’ destination for many visitors.

One of its main attractions is

the ruins of the medieval city of Great Zimbabwe, from which

the country takes its present-

day name. Located in the hills

near Lake Mutirikwe, this national

monument – now a Unesco World Heritage Site – is full of history,

providing the perfect day out for visitors in Zimbabwe.

Great Zimbabwe The site of Great Zimbabwe lies

that went into its

rivers and is said to be the largest

stone tower. There are similar ruins

between the Zambezi and Limpopo collection of historic ruins in sub-

Saharan Africa. At the time it was built, Great Zimbabwe was home

tall chiselled walls and

all over southern Africa, but none as large and intact as those of Great Zimbabwe.

Lowveld. The lake is a perfect

the Karanga tribe, descendants

Other places of interest can be

way back from a day out at

their king. Today, the ruined city is

Less than 40 km away there is Lake

to as many as 20,000 people of

of the Shona, who built the city for a source of pride for Zimbabweans,

who appreciate the architectural skill

found close to the town of Masvingo.

the ruined city.

Mutirikwi (formerly Lake Kyle), the

Other monuments in

lake, with beautiful views of granite

the Old Fort Tower in

country’s second-largest inland

hills as well as miombo woodlands containing over 25 species of wild

animal and a recreational park on the north shore.

Only 15 km from the turn-off to Great Zimbabwe is the Mutirikwi Dam Wall

(Kyle Dam), built in 1960 in an Italian style to create a reservoir to irrigate the vast citrus and sugar estates of

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stop-off for visitors on their

Masvingo Province include Masvingo town, dating

from 1891, as well as the

Chamavara Cave, with its ancient San rock art and

paintings, and the Mushandike Sanctuary, an ideal place for

boating, fishing and game viewing.

For those wishing to extend their

stay, Mushandike has caravan and camping sites available.

MASVINGO PROVINCE ZIMBABWE PARKS & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OFFICES

GREAT ZIMBABWE HOTEL

LOCATION: MASVINGO Tel: +263 39 262 274/772 132 153-5/171-3 Email: reservations@gzim.africansun.co.zw www.greatzimbabwehotel.com

LOCATION: MASVINGO www.zimparks.org.zw

Straddling its own grounds and the World Heritage Site is the Great Zimbabwe Hotel and Lodges. The lodges are within the site and therefore the subject of preservation orders. Only a short walk away from the monument itself, the hotel has its own tradition – the African Sun tradition of a warm welcome and top-quality products and service. The swimming pool, tennis court and beach volleyball pitch are only a two-minute walk from the majority of the rooms.

The authority have two offices in Masvingo. Their main office is located in Aroma Building on Greenfield Road in the city. In addition, their second office can be found at the Mushandike Sanctuary located at Mushandike College of Wildlife. The sanctuary is a conservation area whose purpose is to provide a multiplicity of activities that include game farming, game viewing and recreation.

LODGE AT THE ANCIENT CITY

MAYFAIR LAKESIDE RESORT

The Lodge at the Ancient City is a unique hotel built around a granite outcrop in the same style as Great Zimbabwe, providing fine views across the valley of Msasa towards the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe. The lodge integrates seamlessly with the surrounding trees and boulders of the site with dry stonewalling and soaring thatch structures.

Mayfair Lakeside is located 6 km from the Great Zimbabwe Ruins and at the edge of Lake Mutirikwi. It offers a tranquil and scenic setting for weddings, corporate functions and holidays. The Boma Restaurant provides delicious meals and a place to relax. The lodge comprises 10 double rooms and three family units, each with a lounge area overlooking the lake.

LOCATION: MASVINGO 1 Shepherds Plot, Great Zimbabwe, Masvingo Tel: +263 39 265120/1 Email: reservations@ancientcitylodge.co.zw www.lodgeattheancientcity.com

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LOCATION: MASVINGO Sikato Bay, Lake Mutirikwi, Masvingo Tel: +263 779 395 732 Email: info@mayfairlodges.co.zw www.mayfairlodges.co.zw

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NORMA JEANE’S LAKE VIEW RESORT

LOCATION: LAKE MUTIRIKWI Tel: +263 22 64879/712 220 397 Email: bookings@njzim.com www.normajeanslakeviewresort.com Located close by to the ruins of the Great Zimbabwe Monument, Norma Jeane’s offers comfortable home style accommodation in superb natural woodland surroundings with breath-taking views of Lake Mutirikwi.

Norma Jeanes offers eight hotel rooms with dining and lounge facilities, four self-catering fully equipped lodges and nine budget rooms.

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REGENCY HOTEL CHEVRON LOCATION: MASVINGO No. 2 Robert Mugabe Way, Masvingo Tel: +263 39 226 2054/5961 Email: reservations@regencyhotels.co.zw www.regencyhotels.co.zw

The Regency Hotel Chevron offers 53 exquisite guest rooms with a capacity to accommodate 106 people. The rooms feature tasteful furnishings, elegant decor and a lavish bathroom. The hotel is one of Masvingo’s premier venues for business meetings and other events due to its impeccable service standards and facilities.

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REGENCY HOTEL FLAMBOYANT

LOCATION: MASVINGO Beitbridge Road, Masvingo Tel: +263 39 225 2899/2085/3100 Email: reservations@regencyhotels.co.zw www.regencyhotels.co.zw

Regency Hotel Flamboyant is one of the premier choices for visitors looking for a luxury hotel experience in Masvingo during a vacation or business trip to the Ancient City. The hotel offers a variety of amenities to enhance your stay.

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Lowveld

Feel the vibe and ride the range

T

he Lowveld region in south-

eastern Zimbabwe contains a vibrant cultural scene and is

Gonarezhou National Park

home to two areas of outstanding

Taking its name from a Shona word

National Park and the Savé Valley

Gonarezhou lives up to its name. In

natural interest, Gonarezhou Conservancy.

Lowveld is a great place to explore.

It offers a wide variety of activities including horse riding, abseiling,

fishing, safaris and visits to cultural villages.

In addition to its plentiful activities, Lowveld is known for various

cultural festivals throughout the year. Many of these

annual events are organised by the Shangaan

people, who inhabit this

region of Zimbabwe as well

as parts of South Africa and

Mozambique.

meaning ‘place of many elephants’, addition to the many elephants that inhabit this park, visitors will find a

Savé Valley Conservancy

three major rivers, the Savé, Runde

North of Gonarezhou is the Savé

along with scenic landscapes and and Mwenezi.

Established in 1975 and covering more than 5,000 sq km,

Gonarezhou is the second-largest national park in Zimbabwe after Hwange. With its rugged land-

scapes and plentiful animal life

and birdlife, it is a firm favourite

Valley Conservancy, a privately

owned game reserve covering more than 3,000 sq km. Like Gonarezhou, the conservancy is a haven for

wildlife, with plenty of game to be

found including the Big Five (buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion and rhino) as well as hundreds of bird species.

with tourists.

Various lodges and camps are

The three rivers that run through

allowing tourists to spread their visit

Gonarezhou have formed pools

located within the conservancy, over a number of days.

CHILO GORGE SAFARI LODGE & TENTED CAMP

LOCATION: GONAREZHOU Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge, Gonarezhou Tel: +263 774 999 059 Email: info@chilogorge.com www.chilogorge.com

LOCATION: GONAREZHOU NATIONAL PARK Tel: +263 779 788 811 Email: reservations@gonarezhou.org www.zimparks.org.zw

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge overlooks the Savé River and Gonarezhou National Park in the south east of Zimbabwe.

With 10 luxury all-inclusive lodges, five self-catering lodges and a semi-permanent tented camp, Chilo offers an authentic wilderness experience.

Gonarezhou National Park is partly run by the authority and provides visitors with leisure and accommodation facilities such as lodges, chalets, cottages, caravan sites, camping sites and picnic areas. The authority has two offices in the park, the Gonarezhou Mabalauta Zimparks Office and the Gonarezhou Chipinda Zimparks Office.

CHIPINDA POOLS TENTED CAMP

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CHISHAKWE

LOCATION: GONAREZHOU NATIONAL PARK Chipinda Pools, Gonarezhou National Park Tel: +263 779 788 811 Email: reservations@gonarezhou.org www.gonarezhou.org

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source of water for its inhabitants.

wide range of other fauna and flora

ZIMBABWE PARKS & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OFFICES

Owned and operated by Gonarezhou Conservation Trust, a partnership between Zimparks and Frankfurt Zoological Society. The camp is excellent value for money and is located on the banks of the Runde River offering picturesque views. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom and large veranda.

throughout the park that are a vital

LOCATION: SAVÉ VALLEY CONSERVANCY Tel: +263 24 303 771 Cell: +263 778 028 592 Email: chishakwepr@gmail.com www.chishakwesafaris.com

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Chishakwe is set in the vast and beautiful Savé Valley Conservancy in the southeast town of Lowveld in Zimbabwe. The conservancy is home to the famous Big Five as well as a huge range of other African Wildlife. In addition, Chishakwe offer guests either a self-catered Ranch House or a fully catered River Camp facility. The property is accessible via their own airstrip or by road.

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LOWVELD KINGFISHER GUEST HOUSE

PALM TREE PLACE

LOCATION: CHIREDZI 679 Kingfisher Road, Chiredzi Tel: +263 772 598 356 Email: kingfisher@sabiemeats.com www.kingfisher-guesthouse.com

LOCATION: CHIREDZI Tel: +263 231 231 3332/3 Email: reception@palmtreeplace.co.zw/ palmtreereception@gmail.com Located in the heart of Lowveld, Palm Tree Place is a relaxing boutique hotel with an on-site bar, restaurant, pool and wedding/conference facilities in Chiredzi, Zimbabwe. The property is closely located to the beautiful Gonarezhou National Park, Triangle and Hippo Valley Golf Course and Buffalo Range. Rooms at Palm Tree Place are designed in a modern rustic style and are cleaned daily.

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MOKORE SAFARIS

LOCATION: CHIREDZI 238 Marula Drive, Chiredzi Tel: +263 231 231 5071 www.nesbittarms.co.zw

The Nesbitt Arms Hotel is an attractive mix of Tudor-style black beams and hand-hewn stone, and is set against a hill known as Chigaripasi. Guests can choose from 28 simple but clean single and double rooms.

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SANGO TENTED CAMP

LOCATION: CHIREDZI P. Bag 7085, Chiredzi Tel: +27 21 683 3424 Email: enquiries@singita.com www.singita.com

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SANGO WILDLIFE LODGE

The rich tribal history of the region is the inspiration for the design of Singita Pamushana Lodge. The property is perched atop a sandstone ridge overlooking the Malilangwe Dam and celebrates its incredible wilderness setting by bringing guests closer to nature at every turn. There are eight palatial suites and a five bedroom villa, all with private plunge pools and panoramic views, supporting conservation.

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SWIMUWINI LODGES

LOCATION: SAVÉ VALLEY CONSERVANCY Tel: +27 21 795 0168 Email: bookings@sango-wildlife.com www.sango-wildlife.com Sango offers personalised service, attention to detail and five-star accommodation. Stretching from the Bikita Hills in the west and crossing nine major habitat zones to the Save River in the east, sango with it’s 60,000 hectares is the worlds largest private owned Conservancy. Guests can expect an intimate lodge that evokes the charm and warmth of Africa’s finest cottages.

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SINGITA PAMUSHANA LODGE

LOCATION: SAVÉ VALLEY CONSERVANCY Tel: +27 21 795 0168 Email: bookings@sango-wildlife.com www.sango-wildlife.com Sango offers four luxury tents that are nestled within the heart of the evergreen riverine forest stretching along the Msaize River. Each combines the adventure of a tent with the sophistication of a permanent structure of a bedroom, en-suite bathroom and private deck.

Personalised service and impeccable attention to detail that will ensure you enjoy your out of Africa experience without lacking the luxury of modern amenities.

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NESBITT ARMS HOTEL

LOCATION: SAVÉ VALLEY CONSERVANCY 7 Stable Close, Borrowdale, Harare Tel: +263 24 883 462 Email: mokore@mokore.com / mokoreranch1@mokore.com www.mokoreecosafaris.com Mokore Main Camp, situated along the Turgwe River, consists of six stone-under-thatch, ensuite lodges. It has a mahogany deck extending out over the river. Gwezi Campsite is along the bank of the river and is nestled under albida and mahogany Trees. Majehwe Lodge is a private-experience camp with an open-plan lounge and dining area and deck overlooking the river with two rooms – one with an ensuite and private deck and a regular room with bathroom ensuite.

Kingfisher is an exclusive guest house tucked away in the little town of Chiredzi in the south-east corner of Zimbabwe close to Gonorezhou National Park. The houses offers accommodation on a B&B basis with five twin bedrooms and one single. The central guest area incorporates an open-plan lounge, dining room and bar, with free Wi-Fi throughout the house.

LOCATION: MABALAUTA, GONAREZHOU NATIONAL PARK Chipinda Pools, Gonarezhou National Park Tel: +263 779 788 811 Email: reservations@gonarezhou.org www.gonarezhou.org

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TRIANGLE COUNTRY CLUB

Owned and operated by Gonarezhou Conservation Trust, a partnership between Zimparks and Frankfurt Zoological Society. The lodge is excellent value for money and is located south of Gonarezhou Park, close to the Mabalauta HQ. There are eight lodges in total.

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TURGWE RIVER LODGE

LOCATION: TRIANGLE TOWN Ross Armstrong Way, Triangle Tel: +263 233 6316/6490/6498 Email: book@t-cc.net/manager@t-cc.net

LOCATION: SAVÉ VALLEY CONSERVANCY Tel: +263 774 186 992 Email: bookings@humanizim.com www.humanizim.com

Triangle Country Club is ideally located close to the key sporting amenities in the area. Within a quiet, attractive and environmentally friendly surrounding, the club offers excellent accommodation for any visitors to Triangle Town. Guests can make the most of the club’s superb golf course that is open for tournaments.

Turgwe Lodge, situated high above the Turgwe River, consists of five en-suite thatch chalets that each sleep two people. The chalets overlook the river, allowing visitors to enjoy lovely views without even leaving the camp.

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Gweru & Midlands

Gweru is an undiscovered gem

G

weru, in central Zimbabwe, is the country’s third-largest city and capital of the

Midlands Province. The city is on the road and railway between Harare and Bulawayo and

close to the rail spur to Maputo, Mozambique. Gweru was

founded in 1894 by the British politician Sir Leander Starr

Jameson and began life as a

military outpost. Today, although

it is still relatively unknown to many

tourists, Gweru is full of things to see and do.

The Boggie Clock Tower This clock tower, located just off Main Street, is one of the city’s

most prominent landmarks. It was

of the king in the 16th and 17th centuries.

originally built in 1928 by the widow of

Activities

James Boggie in memory of her

For guests who love nature, the

soldier and politician Major William husband.

Naletale Ruins One of Zimbabwe’s best-kept secrets is the impressive Naletale Ruins,

featuring massive dry stone walls

and monuments. Dating back to the 17th century, they are the remains of the capital of the Butua kingdom’s

Torwa dynasty. These ruins portray

Zimbabwean architecture at its best and are now designated by Unesco

Shurugwi hills are full of scenic

nature trails, with great spots for a family picnic. For keen golfers, the

Shurugwi Golf Club next to Dunraven

comes highly recommended. With its picturesque backdrop and immacu-

• Golf

in Zimbabwe. And for wine lovers,

• Boat cruises at White Waters

opportunities for tourists to taste a

• Canoeing at Village Escape

course is deemed one of the best Gweru is an area of vineyards, with range of popular varieties.

Gweru is also home to the Zimbabwe

Another historical site just waiting to

traces the history of the nation’s

near Fort Rixon, 80 km from Gweru.

They are the ruins of a building once

Activities and events include:

late fairways, this 18-hole, par 72

as a World Heritage Site.

be explored is the Dhlo-Dhlo Ruins

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used to house Portuguese prisoners

Military and Aviation Museum, which army, air force and police. Items

on display include aircraft, tanks, uniforms and medals.

• Fishing • Midlands Agricultural Show • Midlands Arts Festival • Picnics • Wine tasting

GWERU & MIDLANDS ZIMBABWE PARKS & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OFFICES

ANTELOPE PARK LODGES

LOCATION: GWERU Vungu Road, Gweru Tel: +263 867 702 1630/542 519 13/23 Email: reservations@antelopepark.co.zw www.antelopepark.co.zw

LOCATION: GWERU & KWEKWE Tel: +263 54 222 1907 www.zimparks.org.zw

Antelope Park is a unique game reserve set in the African bush, welcoming guests and volunteer eco-tourists alike.

Walk with lions, ride through the wilderness on elephant or horseback or canoe on the scenic lake. Exclusive night encounters offer a truly amazing close-up experience of lions hunting in their natural environment. Visitors can choose from 18 lodges and six river tents.

The authority has one office in Gweru known as the Gweru Zimparks Office. Less than an hour’s drive away in the city of Kwekwe, known until 1983 as Que Que, lies the authority’s second office in the area. This office is located in Sebakwe Recreational Park.

BEVERLY HILLS GUEST HOUSE

CHENGETA SAFARI LODGE

LOCATION: KWEKWE 2 Gailles Road, Chicago, Kwekwe Tel: +263 55 225 03/717 321 557 Email: bhguesthouse@gmail.com www.bhguesthouse.wix.com/beverlyhills

Built in 2013, Beverly Hills Guest Lodge, on the GweruKwekwe highway, is particularly convenient for travellers wishing to stay close to the central business district but without the bustle. Rooms are available in standard, executive presidential suites. All rooms are en-suite and have Wi-Fi, room service and DSTV channels. There is also a car wash service, air conditioning and a 24hr security system.

LOCATION: SELOUS Tel: +263 77 257 3022 Email: reservations@dunhuramambo.com www.dunhuramambo.com

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COTTON COUNTRY INN

Chengeta is one of Zimbabwe’s leading safari lodges, situated less than a 100 km from the capital. Stay in luxurious accommodation at the foot of a granite kopje amid indigenous trees and a tropical landscaped garden.

Experience the delights of the African bushveld while on safari, bushwalk, horse-riding, canoeing or simply enjoying a glass of wine on the veranda of your lodge.

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EMPUMALANGA LODGE

LOCATION: KADOMA 32 Herbert Chitepo Street, Kadoma Tel: +263 773 261 942 Email: cottoncountryinn@gmail.com

Cotton Country Inn is at the northern edge of Kadoma town, just off the main road from Harare to Bulawayo. The inn has nine double (six twin) rooms and one executive suite, all with en-suite bathroom. The inn offers a quiet and comfortable overnight stay for the business traveller or holidaymaker passing through Kadoma. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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LOCATION: GWERU 18 Jacaranda Ave, Clonsilla, Gweru Tel: +263 542 223432 Cell: +263 716 259 278 Email: mpumalangalodge@gmail.com

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Empumalanga Lodge Gweru offers an unforgettable level of hospitality to all guests. As one of Gweru’s leading function venues, the lodge boasts great customer service, top standards and fantastic hospitality. Guests can choose from 34 rooms and chalets comprising executive, mini-executive and standard suites.

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GOLDEN ACRES LODGE

LOCATION: KWEKWE 123 Mvuma Road, Golden Acres, Kwekwe Tel: +263 77 288 4332 Email: gaguestlodgekk@gmail.com Golden Acres Lodge can be found 4 km from Kwekwe city centre, along Mvuma Road. Guests can enjoy modern, clean self-catering accommodation in a relaxing atmosphere. Standard and executive rooms are available, and come with DSTV and free Wi-Fi.

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GREEN MOUNTAIN LODGE LOCATION: KWEKWE Tel: +263 773 200 523/712 311 275 Email: greenmountainlodge@gmail.com

Located about 5 km from the centre of Kwekwe, Green Mountain Lodge is set in lush gardens and offers wonderful views. Relax in comfort before your onward journey or celebrate your wedding with friends and family in this marvellous setting.

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GWERU & MIDLANDS KING SOLOMON HOTEL – GOLDEN MILE KWEKWE

KADOMA HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTRE

LOCATION: KWEKWE 89 Cardinal close, Chicago, Kwekwe Tel: +263 55 23711-5 Email: info@goldenmilehotel.co.zw

LOCATION: KADOMA Corner Bulawayo Road/Eiffel Flats Road, PO Box 874, Kadoma Tel: +263 682 2321/682 2117 Email: reservations.kadomarainbow@rtg.co.zw www.rainbowkadomahotel.com Kadoma Hotel & Conference Centre is located on the Harare to Bulawayo highway just 90 minutes drive from Harare. With a variety of 147 en-suite rooms, the hotel caters for distinctive accommodation requirements and is ideal for conferencing, weekend getaways or as a ‘pit stop’ for those in transit.

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NYANGOMBE SAFARI LODGE

LOCATION: SELOUS Tel: +263 77 257 3022 Email: reservations@dunhuramambo.com www.dunhuramambo.com

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LOCATION: GWERU Tel: +263 54 231 761/2 Email: staywithus@thevillagezim.com www.thevillagezim.com

The Suskwe Lodge offers comfortable accommodation just a stone’s throw away from the city.

The Suburban Village is a modern lodge located on the outskirts of Gweru town centre. The hotel is great value and Wi-Fi is available. Rooms are fully air-conditioned, spacious and 24-hour room service is available. Guests can enjoy a variety of meals and features banquet and conference facilities ideal for corporate events. Airport shuttle, babysitting, car hire services and laundry services can also be arranged upon request. The Suburban Village is 9 min away from Thornhill Airport.

Shumba Guest Lodge, bordering Pamuzinda Game Park, is a private thatched homestead that has been converted to a small and homely guest lodge. The complex comprises two thatched houses with a total of five en-suite and four non en-suite bedrooms. In addition, guests can stay in two two-bedroom family cottages and a one-bedroom en-suite cottage.

THE VILLAGE LODGE

LOCATION: GWERU 9 Richmond Drive, Gweru Tel: +263 54 222 4651 Email: suskwelodges@gmail.com

LOCATION: GWERU Plot A Carodine Farm, Daylesford, Gweru Tel: +263 54 222 6061/8213

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LOCATION: SELOUS Tel: +263 77 257 3022 Email: reservations@dunhuramambo.com www.dunhuramambo.com

SUSKWE LODGE

THE SUBURBAN VILLAGE

Pamuzinda, just an hour’s drive from Harare, is sure to provide a spectacular experience, whether you are looking to get away from the bustle of town just for the day or for the whole weekend. Dunhuramambo Lodges is an intimate group offering some of the best accommodation in Zimbabwe.

SHUMBA GUEST LODGE

LOCATION: GWERU Bulawayo Road, Gweru Tel: +263 54 224 144/6 Cell: +263 772 384 991 Email: fairmile@regencyhotels.co.zw www.regencyhotels.co.zw

As the premier luxury motel in Gweru, the Regency Hotel Fairmile offers an array of upscale services and amenities that add more to every stay. The hotel’s acclaimed guest experience team and concierge staff are dedicated to providing personalised service that is sure to create lasting memories.

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PAMUZINDA

LOCATION: KWEKWE Tel: +263 429 000 86 Cell: +263 773 045 100/772 310 425 Email: nyangombelodge@gmail.com www.nyangombesafarilodge.co.zw

Nyangombe Safari Lodge is situated 42 km along the Kwekwe to Mvuma road. The lodge has three beautiful chalets that can accommodate up to eight people.

The safari camp hosts conferences and brain-storming workshops with a capacity of up to 50 people. The spacious wedding venue accommodates up to 300 guests.

King Solomon Hotel – Golden Mile Kwekwe is a contemporary business hotel lying in the heart of Zimbabwe just 2 km out of Kwe Kwe City. The hotel has 53 rooms comprising standard rooms, deluxe rooms, executive and presidential suites. Facilities include the MamaShe Events Centre for a maximum of 1,500 delegates, three conference rooms, a state of the art cafe, bars and a casino.

The Village Lodge offers simple yet elegant rooms with well selected bathrooms. All rooms have tea and coffee facilities, minibar and satellite TV. The executive rooms also have air conditioning. Visitors can choose from an assortment of family rooms, leisure rooms, the Muzinda Executive Suite and the newest addition, the Cloud Nine Executive Rooms.

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TOUCHWOOD LODGES

LOCATION: KWEKWE PO Box 488, Kwekwe Tel: +263 55 235 92/224 66 Email: info@touchwood.co.zw www.touchwood.co.zw

Touchwood Lodges now incorporates three new sister lodges: Wilderness Lodge, Highway Lodge and City Lodge.

With 48 luxury rooms in the Kwekwe area, Touchwood Lodges has everything for a perfect vacation getaway.

Guests can expect comfortable accommodation in quiet and thoughtfully landscaped country settings.

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Spectacular wildlife viewing – on foot or by canoe

O

ne of the country’s most treasured national parks is Mana

Pools in northern Zimbabwe,

reference to four large pools formed by the Zambezi River.

which has been designated by Unesco

Mana Pools is a haven for wildlife.

contains an abundance of flora and

buck and zebra can all be found at this

as a World Heritage Site. The park

fauna as well as offering great opportunities for canoeing, walking safaris and other activities. The Zambezi

River, which separates Zimbabwe

Buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, waternational park, which is also home to a

wide range of birdlife including the fish

In addition to game drives and walking

park gets its name from the Shona

canoeing experience, with opportuni-

the national park. In fact, the national word ‘mana’, meaning ‘four’, which is a

from the River Zambezi – a special way to view this dramatic and game-rich

landscape. Accommodation is avail-

able in the national park, with various

lodges and camps ready to welcome visitors to an authentic wilderness adventure.

eagle and Pel’s fishing owl.

from Zambia, is a major feature of

safaris, Mana Pools offers an unrivalled ties to explore northern Zimbabwe

CHIKWENYA SAFARI LODGE

ZIMBABWE PARKS & WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY OFFICES

LOCATION: MANA POOLS Tel: +263 24 499 165/499 875 Email: reservations@chikwenyasafaris.com www.wildzambezi.com

LOCATION: MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK Email: manapools2020@gmail.com www.zimparks.org.zw

Chikwenya Safari Lodge is situated on the bank of the Zambezi River at its confluence with the Sapi River. The Chikwenya lease area is a private concession of 12,000 acres on the eastern boundary of Mana Pools National Park. The lodge offers luxury accommodation in en-suite chalets, with air conditioning, each with its own private veranda and an outside bath and shower area.

The authority has an office located in the Mana Pools National Park. Mana Pools National Park is a World Heritage Site thanks to its pure wilderness and beauty. It is home to a wide range of mammals, over 350 bird species and aquatic wildlife.

KANGA BUSH CAMP

LOCATION: MANA POOLS NATIONAL PARK Tel: +27 79 021 8267 Cell: +263 774 455 822 Email: bookings@kavingasafaricamp.com www.kavingasafaris.com

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LITTLE RUCKOMECHI

This exclusive camp consists of five comfortable raised tents, built on the edge of the cliff facing east, with a view of the rising sun above the magnificent Zambezi Valley floor. Each tent is private and inside are two comfortable beds in flexible arrangements, to cater for everyone’s needs, as well as an en-suite bathroom. Guest’s private verandah faces directly over the edge of the cliff.

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MANA POOLS TENTED SAFARI CAMP

LOCATION: MANA POOLS 366 Gibson Road, PO Box 288, Victoria Falls Tel: +263 83 284 3371 Email: enquiry@wilderness-safaris.com www.wilderness-safaris.com Little Ruckomechi’s scenic location epitomises Mana Pools National Park in all its abundance. It is an intimate camp, with only three en-suite tents. The camp’s location within the private Ruckomechi Concession ensures an exclusive safari experience complete with a diverse range of activities through which to explore Mana, one of the great wildlife areas of Africa.

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KAVINGA SAFARIS

LOCATION: MANA POOLS 63 Heyman Road, Suburbs, Bulawayo Tel: +263 772 126 986 Email: info@africanbushcamps.com www.africanbushcamps.com Set in a remote part of Mana Pools is the Kanga Pan. Not far from Chitake Springs, the 12-bed tented camp has en-suite bathroom facilities with outdoor showers overlooking the waterhole. Relax in the upper deck lounge under the shade or sit on the deck below near the splash pool and enjoy Kanga. The old Africa in a new era.

Mana Pools

MANA POOLS

LOCATION: MANA POOLS Tel: +263 24 490 612 Cell: +263 772 361 712 Email: milo@manapoolssafaricompany.com www.manapoolssafaricompany.com

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The Mana Pools Tented Safari Camp has recently been revived with brand-new tents. The modern additions include verandas, dressing area and an en-suite with flush toilet. The veranda outside is the perfect spot for a book and afternoon tea or a viewing platform to watch waterbuck and buffalo make their way to the river’s edge.

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Beitbridge

Historic border town is well worth a visit

T

aking its name from a bridge

through en route to their final desti-

which in turn is named after

the eye in Beitbridge, which is a

across the Limpopo River,

the Victorian gold and diamond

magnate Alfred Beit, the town of

Beitbridge lies on the border with

nation; yet there’s more than meets town worth visiting in its own right, with a number of key attractions.

South Africa and is a popular

Attractions

two countries.

Perhaps the town’s best-known

As one of the busiest border

itself, which is considered one of the

stopover for travellers between the

crossing points in southern Africa, it’s no surprise that Beitbridge

receives a large number of visitors each year. Many of these are

simply passing

attraction is the Alfred Beit Bridge

sites which are home to the famous

country’s greatest constructions. The

ancient rock formations.

original bridge was completed in

Bushman paintings and also feature

the 1920s and now carries rail traffic,

History and heritage

added in 1995.

Further afield, the historic Fort Tuli

There are plenty of opportunities for

it was the first settlement to be

while the Alfred Beit Road Bridge was

visitors to explore the local area and get to know the Venda people, who live in and around Beitbridge as

well as in the north-east corner

of South Africa. Visitors can find out more about the Venda by way of cultural village

tours and by visiting nearby

is well worth a visit. Built in 1890, built by Cecil Rhodes’ Pioneer

Column. The base was used by Frederick Courteney Selous for

his hunting expeditions and was

originally called Fort Selous. Today, visitors can explore the Old Fort,

the Pioneer Prison and the Pioneer Graveyard, while the Tuli Safari

Area is home to elephant, leopard, lion and other wildlife.

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BEITBRIDGE GREATER KUDULAND SAFARIS

LION AND ELEPHANT MOTEL

Greater Kuduland is found on the banks of the Limpopo River under an umbrella of trees and with green lawns.

This venue is perfect for family gatherings, functions, team building, weddings or a night stopover. Kuduland has six en-suite air conditioned chalets, five barracas and a number of campsites. Each camp has its own pool.

The Lion & Elephant’s sole objective is to ensure that guests overnight stay represents excellent value for money. By that they mean excellent service, excellent comfort, and excellent security. Whether you and your family are on your way home, to or from holiday, or simply in business transit, the Lion & Elephant Motel want you to have piece of mind and for your stay to be restful and relaxing.

LOCATION: BEITBRIDGE Tel: +27 15 539 0720 Cell: +263 712 219 247 Email: howard@greaterkuduland.co.za www.nottinghamadventures.co.za

LOCATION: BEITBRIDGE PO Box 148, Beitbridge Tel: +263 773 284 637 Email: lionandelephant@junglecomms.com www.lionandelephant.co.zw

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MUTSA GUEST HOUSE

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NOTTINGHAM FISHING RETREAT

LOCATION: BEITBRIDGE 3890 Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge Tel: +263 71 864 9062 Email: enquiries@mutsaguest.co.zw www.mutsaguesthouse.co.zw

LOCATION: BEITBRIDGE Tel: +26 3715 480239 Email: bookings@nottinghamestate.co.za www.nottinghamadventures.co.za

Since being founded in 2015, Mutsa has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Mutsa remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our staying true to our vision, mission, and values. The guest house offers air conditioning, a standby generator, a leisure garden and 24-hour security.

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PETER’S MOTEL

Nottingham Fishing Retreat is on the banks of Mashilichokwe Dam, offering 7 km of pristine water with prime bass and bream fishing, birdlife, crocodiles and hippos. The retreat has seven en-suite air conditioned rooms, a dining room and a bar area with a beautiful rock pool.

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THE WHITE LODGE

LOCATION: BEITBRIDGE 60/61 Sabi Star Road, Beitbridge Tel: +263 852 322 309 Cell: +263 735 160 316 Email: info@petersmotelbb.com www.petersmotelbb.com

LOCATION: BEITBRIDGE 3854 Dulibadzimu, Beitbridge Tel: +263 852 323 943 Cell: +263 778 678 168 Email: whitewhitelodge@gmail.com www.thewhitelodgeonline.com

Peter’s Motel offers luxurious accommodation, full DSTV, flat screen TVs, air-conditioning, a private bar, a swimming pool and a conference room within the central business district close to border and all banks. Peter’s Motel offers private and secure accommodation in a quiet part of the city.

Conveniently situated in Beitbridge 3km from the South Africa/Zimbabwe borderpost, this guest lodge offers business travellers and tourists tranquillity on a little piece of paradise with easy access to Zimbabwe and South Africa. The atmosphere at The White Lodge is peaceful, friendly and relaxing.

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THREEWAYS SAFARIS

LOCATION: BEITBRIDGE PO Box 110, Beitbridge Tel: +263 772 258 919 Email: threeways.safaris@gmail.com www.threewayssafaris.com Set in the riverine forest along the Bubi River in Zimbabwe, this overnight camp allows guests to relax in the peace of the bush while on your way to or from your holiday.

Threeways invite you to make yourself at home here.

There are six thatched chalets, each with an en-suite bathroom. There is also a bar selection for your enjoyment as well as a dining area.

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ZHOVHE LEISURE PARK LODGE

LOCATION: BEITBRIDGE Tel: +263 737 071 612/719 071 617/783 052 636 Email: info@zhovhelodge.com/zhovhelodge@gmail.com www.zhovhelodge.co.zw Zhovhe Leisure Park Lodge is a newly-built lodge located in Beitbridge, situated at Zhovhe Dam, one of the 10 biggest bodies of water in the country. The 30-room lodge Zhovhe Lodge can accommodate up to 100 guests. The lodge is 75 km west of the Beitbridge border town along the Beitbridge – Bulawayo high way.

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Zimbabwe’s three-tier visa system Visas:

Zimbabwe has a three-tier visa system whereby most non-residents require

a visa prior to travel but some qualify

for visa-free entry. Furthermore, some nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe.

CATEGORY A

No visa required

This category is for those nationals who

do not require a visa to travel. There are no direct actions required and you can

expect to be granted entry with ease at

All categories: • Passport must be valid for at least six months before date of entry.

• Return ticket to your home country (or proof of enough money to purchase one).

• Sufficient funds to cover your stay.

• Enough blank pages in your passport to fit the required visa.

For more information visit: www.evisa.gov.zw

Angola Antigua & Barbuda Aruba Bahamas Barbados Belize Botswana Cayman Islands Conakry Cyprus

Congo (DRC) Fiji Ghana Grenada Hong Kong Jamaica Kenya Kiribati Leeward Islands Lesotho

Madagascar Malawi Malaysia Maldives Malta Mauritius Montserrat Mozambique Namibia Nauru

Saint Lucia Saint Vincent & the Grenadines Samoa Western Seychelles Singapore Solomon Islands South Africa St Kitts & Nevis Swaziland

Tanzania Tonga Trinidad & Tobago Turks & Caicos Islands Tuvalu Uganda Vanuatu Zambia

Albania Algeria Andorra Argentina Armenia Australia Austria Azerbaijan Bahrain Belarus Belgium Bermuda Bhutan Bosnia & Herzegovina Brazil British Virgin Islands Brunei Darussalam Bulgaria Burundi Canada Cape Verde Chile China Comoros

Cook Islands Costa Rica Croatia Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Dominican Republic Ecuador Egypt El Salvador Equatorial Guinea Estonia Ethiopia Finland France French Guiana French Polynesia French West Indies Georgia Germany Gibraltar Greece Guam Guatemala

Guyana Haiti Honduras Hungary Iceland India Indonesia Iran Ireland Israel Italy Japan Kazakhstan Korea (South) Kuwait Kyrgyzstan Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Macau Marshall Islands Mexico Micronesia

Moldova Monaco Netherlands New Caledonia New Zealand Nicaragua Norfolk Islands Northern Mariana Islands Norway Palau Island Palestine Panama Papua New Guinea Paraguay Peru Poland Portugal Puerto Rico Reunion Romania Russian Federation Rwanda Samoa (America) San Marino

Sao Tome & Principe Senegal Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Suriname Sweden Switzerland Tajikistan Turkey Turkmenistan Ukraine UAE UK USA Uruguay Uzbekistan Vatican Venezuela Virgin Islands

Afghanistan Anguilla Bangladesh Benin Bolivia Burkina Faso Cambodia Cameroon Côte d’Ivoire Central African Republic Chad China (non tour) Colombia Congo Brazzaville Korea (DPRK) Djibouti Republic

Eritrea Gabon Gambia Guinea Guinea Bissau Iraq Jordan Kosovo Laos Lebanon Liberia Libya Macedonia Mali Mauritania Mongolia

Montenegro Morocco Myanmar Nepal Niger Nigeria Oman Pakistan Philippines Qatar Refugee Saudi Arabia Sierra Leone Somalia South Sudan Sri Lanka

Sudan Syria Taiwan Thailand Togo Tunisia Vietnam Yemen

any access point in Zimbabwe.

CATEGORY B

Visa on entry

This category is for those nationals who are granted a visa on arrival at any

access point in Zimbabwe. These visas cost between US$ 30 and US$ 75 for a single entry and between US$ 45 and

US$ 70 for a double entry. Please be sure

to bring enough cash with you to pay for your visa as no credit/debit cards are accepted.

CATEGORY C

Visa before arrival

This category is for those nationals who

must apply for a visa prior to their arrival

at any access point in Zimbabwe. You can

do this online at www.evisa.gov.zw or apply through an agency or the Zimbabwe High Commission in your home country. These visas range between US$ 65 and US$ 100 for a single entry (Category C nationals can only apply for a single entry).

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Head Office

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Tourism House, 55 Samora Machel Avenue, Harare Tel : +263242 780651 / 752570 / 774709 / 774760 / 780365 / 758712 / 14 / 24 / 28/ 30 Email: marketing@ztazim.co.zw / info@ztazim.co.zw

Bulawayo

Coal House 95 Robert Mugabe Way Tel: +263 292 72354 / 8 Email: ztabyo@ztazim.co.zw

Victoria Falls

Shop 14 & 15, Galleria Building Tel: +263 22132 2844376 Email: ztavicfalls@ztazim.co.zw Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Victoria Falls International Airport Office GO12 Tel: +263 23 284 7058

Masvingo

2nd Floor, Zimre Centre Cnr Hughes Street and S. Mazorodze Road Tel: +263 22392 226 240 / 3 Email: ztamasvingo@ztazim.co.zw

Lowveld

1st Floor, Old Mutual Building Chilonga Drive Tel: +263 22312 2698 Direct Tel: +263 22312 2653 Email: ztachiredzi@ztazim.co.zw

Mutare

3rd Floor, Zimre Centre 109 Cnr H. Chitepo & 5th Street Tel: +263 2202 66611 / 5 / 7 Email: mutare@ztazim.co.zw

Kariba

Shop No 4, Stand 438, Heights Drive, Heights, Kariba Tel: +263 22612 2146276 Email: ztakariba@ztazim.co.zw

Gweru

Civic Centre Cnr R Mugabe Way and 8th Street Tel: +263 27722 268126 Email: midlands@ztazim.co.zw

Beitbridge

NSSA Building 1st Floor, Left Wing, Great North Road Tel: +263 285232 23640 / 1 Email: ztamasvingo@ztazim.co.zw

South Africa

Zimbabwe Embassy Zimbabwe Tourism Office 798 Merton Avenue Arcadia, Pretoria 0007 Tel: +27 (0)12 342 5125

China

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Beijing Office 7 Dong San Jie San Li Tun Beijing, PR China , 100600 Tel: +8610 6532 5381 / Ext 273 Email: stanban@ztazim.co.zw / micky@ztazim.co.zw

www.zimbabwetourism.net

USA

Zimbabwe Tourist Office 128 East 56th Street, New York NY 10022 Tel: +1 212 486 3444 Fax: +1 212 486 3888

United Kingdom

Contacts

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority Representative Offices

Zimbabwe Tourist Office Zimbabwe Embassy, 429 The Strand London, WC2R 0JR United Kingdom Tel: +44 203379 0087 Cell: +44 793 045 4099 Switchboard: +44 2078 367755 Email: zta.london@btconnect.com

Germany

Zimbabwe Tourist Office Hochstr. 17 D-60313 Frankfurt / M Germany Email: info@zimbabwe-tourism.de / sanganai@zimbabwe-tourism.de

www.zimbabwetourism.net

www.zimbabwetourism.net Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA)

Tourism House, 55 Samora Machel Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe Tel: +263 779 212 289

Email: marketing@ztazim.co.zw / info@ztazim.co.zw

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