Zimbabwe Safari
A Zimbabwe safari is the most spectacular way to get to know all the wonder and intoxicating beauty that Africa has to offer. Victoria Falls is the widest waterfall in all the world and is located right on the boarder between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Both regions have tourist towns and reservations to help preserve and protect the magnificent site. Zimbabwe also offers safari goers the Hwange National Park, said to be home to the widest variety and greatest numbers of wildlife in the world. Although man made, Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe offers visitors the chance to swim, fish, canoe, sail or houseboat. Elephant, buffalo and crocodile are common in the area. Visitors can also take a safari walk in Mana Pools, a remote park in the Zambezi Valley. This is a thrilling adventure as walkers can view wild animals such as predators and large mammals completely on their own. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins offer visitors the chance to see the remnants of a real Iron Age town and get a feel for ancient African civilization. The site includes a stone home, ancient iron tools, ceramics, pottery, gold and carvings discovered in the area. Guided tours run daily. Matobo Hills is the place to visit to get a feel for the cultural elements that make Zimbabwe remarkable. Here, visitors can spot the rare black eagle soaring above ancient rock art and San paintings. Animals in the area inclue baboon, rock hyraxes, leopard, white rhino and black rhino.
Little Makalolo is a great place to stay during any Zimbabwe safari. The entire camp is raised just slightly to make for better views and to keep the creepy crawlies away. The camp is near open grasslands, elephant herds, buffalo, sable, roan, giraffe and wild dog packs to name a few. Georges Lodge in Victoria Falls is perfect for those seeking a personalized experience on their Zimbabwe safari. Stone and thatch cottages offer guests all the amenities of a modern hotel right by the Zambezi River. White water rafting and fishing are popular in the area while the splendor of Victoria Falls is only a few miles away.