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Talk with people who were going on safari 30-40 years ago and many will say that their favorite destination
was Zimbabwe, thanks to its beautiful scenery, fantastic wildlife, and fascinating history. Other than the
breathtaking and relatively stable Victoria Falls, we at Africa Adventure Consultants have not actively sold
Zimbabwe during our 10 year history due to political and social instability. However, with power sharing in
place and dollarization having stabilized the economy, Zimbabwe's time has come.
The Victoria Falls constitutes one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. The Local people
call it "Mosi-oa-Tunya", the smoke that thunders. Observers are always impressed by the towering column of
spray when the river is high, the thunder of the falling water, the terrifying abyss and tranquil lagoons
upstream in which hippo and deadly crocodiles lurk.
Remarkably preserved in its natural state, Victoria falls inspires visitors as much today as it did David
Livingstone in the 1860's. The falls and the surrounding area have been declared National Parks and a World
Heritage Site, thus preserving the area from excessive development. The Falls are spectacular throughout
the year, but February onwards, after the rain season, has the heaviest flow and volume of spray.
A number of activities can be undertaken. The 'Flight of Angels' provides a fabulous vista of the falls, the
upstream river and its many islands and for the more adventurous there is microlighting with stunning views
of the Falls. Rafting the wild rapids below the Falls is a very popular adventure. Visitors can also kayak,
canoe, fish, go on guided walking safaris, ride on horseback and lunch on Livingstone's Island.
Hwange National Park is a world-class safari area where you can find over 100 mammal and 400 bird species,
as well as the seasonal presence of one of the largest elephant herds on the planet. It is one of the
largest parks in Southern Africa (roughly the size of Belgium) and has a wide range of activities and
accommodations. Hwange is a year round park. Winter months (Aug - Nov) have the best wildlife viewing
due to the sparseness of the vegetation and while it can be plenty warm, you will need a fleece for early
mornings and evenings. Summer months bring their own enjoyment; healthy, stress-free animals feeding on
the surrounding abundance. Visitors can expect occasional chilly nights in summer as well. Activities on offer
in Hwange are varied depending on your accommodation choice. Day and night game drives, walking safaris and
bush dinners are all available and we can plan your trip to best match your interests.
Close to Zimbabwe's second city of Bulawayo you will find one of southern Africa's most interesting rock landscapes.
Weather shaped granite dominates this National Park and provides vistas that the visitor won't soon forget. Hiking,
rock art tours, a visit Cecil Rhodes' grave and cultural visits are the highlights of a stay. The rock formations
and myriad cultural activities certainly contributed to Matobo's UNESCO World Heritage status, though it's worth
noting that Zimbabwe's largest concentration of leopards can be found here.
For more information, contact
Africa Adventure Consultants.
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