Hwange National Park - ranks
amongst the finest of Africa's game reserves - it arguably sustains a
greater diversity and variety of wildlife than any other conservation
area in the world. Hwange is situated on nearly 2000000 hectares of
Kalahari Sand and holds no permanent water - gameviewing is therefore
excellent with large populations of big and small mammal species and
particularly strong concentrations of Buffalo and Elephant. Hwange,
especially around Main Camp is very popular - there is also a selection
of first class private safari camps and lodges in the more secluded and
quieter areas of this massive park.
Victoria Falls - World
Heritage Site and one of the natural wonders of the world, Victoria
Falls is recognised as one of Southern Africa's prime tourism drawcards.
The falls, flowing at just under 33 million cubic metres per second at
peak during April are truly spectacular and represent the largest
curtain of falling water on earth. Any safari in southern Africa should
include a stop-over at Vic Falls - we recommend a maximum stay of two
nights unless circus shows are a turn-on! Vic Falls is an important hub
into the more attractive safari destinations elsewhere in Zimbabwe, Zambia
and Botswana. (...see
more)
Bulawayo/Matobo Hils - Bulawayo,
meaning "place of slaughter" is one of Zimbabwe's oldest and
most historically important towns. The Motobo Hills ("matobo"
- 'bald-headed ones') are best described as "a moonscape of endless
granite humpbacks" covering an area of approximately 2000 square
kilometres - a region packed with history and legends of Shona
dynasties, Ndebele armies, British colonists and the many wars that they
fought. The area is well known for its impressive rock art paintings and
the site of Cecil John Rhodes' grave. It is also believed that the
Motobo Hills have the highest concentration of Black Eagles in the
world.
Eastern Highlands - this
north-eastern sector of Zimbabwe is not in the ordinary sense a wildlife
destination. It is however well known for its wonderful mountainous and
legend-filled landscape, birdlife, botanical attractions, trout fishing
and excellent hiking and walking trails. The Eastern Highlands are off
the main safari circuit and should ideally be tackled on a self-drive
basis.
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