Zimbabwe Barefoot safaris

From ancient cities to the Big Five, to the wondrous Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe is one of the most impressive countries on the continent of Africa. Although it sees fewer travellers than neighboring South Africa and Botswana, those who venture here are rewarded with pristine wilderness and historic relics. When you visit Zimbabwe with Barefoot Safaris, you’ll marvel at dramatic landscapes, spot thousands of elephants in the remote Gonarezhou National Park, and discover the UNESCO-listed stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe. See the footprints of dinosaurs at Mana Pools National Park, and explore rock paintings dating back 2,000 years in the Matobo Hills. You will end it all off with an adventure at Victoria Falls, the world’s largest waterfall, described by 19th century explorer David Livingstone as the most wonderful sight he had seen in Africa. Whether you take a dip in Devil’s Pool or fly over the 'Smoke that Thunders', Zimbabwe is bound to thrill.

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Group safaris or solo travelers. - an outstanding opportunity to experience the best of Zimbabwe. We have a fantastic range of safari holidays in Botswana to suit every need. We also offer camping options for the more wild at heart.

Things to look forward to when visiting Zimbabwe:

The Famous Victoria Falls - Victoria Falls is considered the most iconic waterfall in the whole of Africa. The Zambezi and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe are linked because the latter is found on this great river. Other than being the mother of these great falls, the Zambezi River is also significant in other aspects. It is not only the fourth-longest river in Africa but also the largest flowing into the Indian Ocean from the continent. From its source in the dense Congo forest, it passes through six African countries before emptying into the ocean.

Great Zimbabwe Ruins: The Ruins are the relics of the Great Kingdom of Zimbabwe and are believed to have been built between the 11th and 15th centuries AD. Chinese porcelain and Arab coins from East Africa show that this ancient city was once a powerful citadel of trade and commerce.The ruins are divided into 3 main areas; the great enclosure, the valley, and the hill complex.

Lake Kariba an artificial reservoir created as a result of the blockade of river Zambezi by the Kariba dam created in 1959 in order to generate power. Indeed, Lake Kariba is the planet’s largest artificial water body in terms of volume. In terms of size, it stretches 140 miles in length and 25 miles across. Indeed, Lake Kariba is the planet’s largest artificial water body in terms of volume. In terms of size, it stretches 140 miles in length and 25 miles across.

Mana Pools National Park: Mana Pools is a word in the Shona language that means four pools. The park consists of biodiversity that exists around four inland pools created by the Zambezi River as its makes way to the Indian Ocean.

Matobo National Park is special; apart from the wildlife, it houses an array of geological and anthropological features. The major highlight of this UNESCO World Heritage site is probably the giant granite boulders that seem to balance on top of each other.These are also dotted with rock art believed to have been created by san Bushmen from 2,000 years ago. Rhino tracking and hiking can be done over here.

Eastern Highlands: The northernmost area is situated in the Nyanga Highlands. From here, the ecoregion moves south through the Vumba Highlands to the Chimanimani Mountains and then to the Chipinge Highlands in the south, which include Chirinda Forest birding, fishing, game drives and scenic views.

Fauna and flora: 10 national parks, nine recreational parks, four botanical gardens, four safari areas and three sanctuaries. These areas are collectively called the Wildlife Estate which covers an area about 47,000 km2 (18,000 sq mi), which is equivalent to 12.5% of the total land area of the country.

Birdlife: The colourful array of bird life in Zimbabwe consists of 685 species which included 10 globally threatened species and two introduced species .

Cruise on Lake Kariba and the Zambezi river.

Mountain Climbing in the Eastern Highlands

Fishing for tiger fish or rainbow trout.

View Victoria Falls - the most powerful waterfall in the world.

The rich cultural history of Zimbabwe , with significant world heritage sites and friendly people with traditional arts and crafts.

Canoeing and Rafting: The Zambezi river is home to one of the world’s best commercial white water rafting experiences as well as great opportunities for canoeing.

Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.

Contact us for some of our trip dossiers at ken@barefoot-safaris.com

So, Mangwanani Mangwanani, marara sei.