ZIMBABWE – a World Of Wonders

Zimbabwe is amazingly endowed with natural beauty and possesses a great depth and diverse cultural and historical heritage. A very beautiful and appealing destination with some of the finest and celebrated tourist attractions such as the Victoria Falls – one of the Seven Natural Wonders 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 makes them the “beautiful people” that they are. Hospitality is embedded in the people and it is their second nature. As a result, the destination is always ready to welcome visitors and offer them a taste of the Zimbabwean hospitality.

Zimbabwe is indeed a welcoming destination, which gives the visitor an opportunity to appreciate the rich history and heritage that is preserved in museums and monuments which are around the country and waiting to be explored.

Visitors should look forward to explore the grand medieval palace – the Great Zimbabwe National Monument, an ancient ‘Stone City’, which stands out as the best of all extraordinary remnants of civilizations by-gone and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Great Zimbabwe is a symbol 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 landscapes and famed as Zimbabwe’s Garden of Eden. Nyanga’s temperate climate and its emotively beautiful scenery, as seen and experienced from the World’s View, the Leopard Rock, Vumba Mountains and numerous other places simply make the Eastern Highlands unforgettable. The Eastern Highlands mark the eastern 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.

There can never be any better sunset cruise than that experienced on the Zambezi – one of the greatest rivers of Africa, which passes through six countries and happens to be Africa’s one of the few major rivers to flow east into the Indian Ocean.

With National Parks taking up more than 13% of the country’s surface area, Zimbabwe is the perfect destination for wildlife enthusiasts. The country enjoys a pleasant climate and is ranked highly among destinations with the best weather.

Indeed, Zimbabwe is a sensational destination with vast spectacular attractions as well as unlimited investment opportunities across the broader tourism and hospitality sector. We invite you to Visit Zimbabwe – A World of Wonders.

Givemore Chidzidzi

Acting Chief Executive, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority

Givemore Chidzidzi