Zimbabwe

Types of trips: Nature, Geography, Language, Diversity, Adventure, Exploration

Best known for: Victoria Falls, Language & Ethnic Diversity

Why Go?: Zimbabwe can show you many things - from varied landscapes both flat and tall, the magnificent Victoria Falls, amazing varieties of language and culture and towns and cities full of cultural experience, this is a country not to be ignored! 

Fact File

Population: 13,000,000

Capital: Harare

Language(s): Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shanghai, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa

Ties to the UK?: Generally good relationship, increasingly popular travel destination

Landscape: Mainly low savannah, with mountains and forests in the east 

Climate/Seasons: A tropical climate with a wet season running from October/November through to March, with temperatures never reaching any extreme highs or lows. 

When to Go: September/October is the best time to go to see wildlife, and the warmer temperatures are 

Reasons to Visit: Diversity, local culture, nature & geography

How to Get There: There are a few international airports in the country that you can travel to, but you will need to take some connecting flights to get there!

Places to Go: National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences

Famous People: Robert Mugabe, Brendan Taylor, Stella Chiweshe, Kirsty Coventry, Wayne Black

Natural Wonders/Wildlife: Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, 

History: Was a British colony for a period until independence in 1963

Architecture: New Reserve Bank Tower, Joina City

Culture: Very mixed culture with many differing beliefs, ethnicities and traditions

Sport: Football, Rugby, Cricket

Events: Harare Jazz Festival, Harare International Festival of Arts, Bulawayo Music Festival, 

Watch Out For: You will need a visa for entry into Zimbabwe from the UK - you can get this on arrival, but it may be best to arrange things in advance for ease of access.

Medical Issues: Some vaccines and boosters are advised - see this page for a general overview and always consult with a doctor.