Zimbabwe is a country located in Southern Africa which boasts some amazing natural sites. Her capital is Harare which is also the presidential headquarter and the official language is English with Shona and Sindebele dialects being spoken widely while Christianity is the highly practiced religion. Urban culture and education in Zimbabwe is greatly influenced by Western culture but in rural areas, traditional values and crafts continue.



Visitors who come in could make their stay comfortable by checking into a hotel or lodge which are similar to guest houses and provide bed and breakfast. You could conveniently get a list of registered hotels from the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority. Non- residents must pay hotel bills in foreign currency, usually in US dollars or by credit card as local currency isn't acceptable. Most centers and tourist areas have caravan parks and campsites.

On arrival, don't feel constrained of going out and having a good time. Move from place to place via air transport especially if you need to enjoy sight seeing and game-viewing flights. Ferries are the main form of water transport while trains could also be employed though they are not as comfortable while road travel is the most convenient with an excellent road network. Buses which are often overcrowded, mini buses, coaches, and car hire which are usually available at airports and main hotels are the primary forms of travel.

Visit the local restaurants and hotels to have a taste of both local and international cuisine that is mouth watering. Eating out is popular and comparatively cheap with beer the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage. Imported wines, spirits and liqueurs are also available. National specialties include Sadza eaten with meat or gravy, Nhedzi soup (wild mushrooms) and game meat while the national drink is Whawha which is a traditional maize beer. Special purchases which include copper, wooden and soapstone carvings, game skin and leather products, pottery and basketwork could be made from markets and taken back home as souvenir items.

Thereafter, grace your night by visiting a disco or nightclub if you crave partying or alternatively go to a theatre, casino or cinema hall. In short, night in Zimbabwe is as exciting and you will not lack anything to do to make it unforgettable.

Zimbabwe has a lot to offer her visitors. Visit Hwange National Park and see a variety of animals and birds; see sable antelopes and other exotic animals at Zambezi National Park. Mana Pools National Park offers additional game-viewing; view game in Lake Kariba from the comfort of various safari camps or from well appointed cruise vessels and self contained safari crafts; check out spectacular granite rock formations and its wealth of ancient rock formations and paintings at Matobo National Park white-water rafting, canoeing and kayaking can be practiced at the Victoria Falls. Enjoy excellent freshwater fishing at Lake Kariba; play golf in one of the myriad courses; or visit the Great Zimbabwe National Monument, the largest complex of ruins in Africa.

Despite currently experiencing some challenges both economically and politically, Zimbabwe has much more than you can imagine. Travelers are advised against involving in political activities as they may land in to trouble. Also avoid drinking taped water as it might not be safe and do not eat in roadside caf's as the food might not be safe.