Zimbabwe
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.
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