Zimbabwe has a bad rap for being unsafe and politically unstable. In fact, a lot of people visiting are often told that they should avoid it due to fuel shortages, cash restrictions, and a harsh police presence. But let me tell you that Zimbabwe is an iconic African destination. It has small villages, mountains, prehistoric fossils, and wildlife galore. The natives are warm and welcoming, with constant smiles on their faces. Ignore what everyone has to say and visit Zimbabwe, a country full of diverse landscapes, lush mountains, world-famous waterfalls, five UNESCO World Heritage sites, and wildlife roaming free.
Victoria Falls is considered the most iconic waterfall in the whole of Africa. And it is indeed one of the most spectacular waterfalls. Located on river Zambezi and situated along the Zambia-Zimbabwe border, these falls are a magnificent beauty. Here, the largest sheet of falling water on the planet tumbles down a cliff 108 meters (354 feet) high and 1708 meters (5604 feet) long and creates a mighty din. Indeed the mist produced by this natural wonder can be seen clearly by a person over 30 miles away. I suspect this is why the locals have aptly named it Mosi-oa-Tunya, which means “The Smoke That Thunders.”
Among all the things to do in Zimbabwe, we can’t say no to prehistoric sites and medieval ruins. And you would not want to leave Zimbabwe before getting an opportunity to visit the 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.
Chinhoyi Caves National Park is the most mystic and one of the mysterious places you’ll visit in Zimbabwe. Located 135 km (~ 84 miles) from the capital city of Harare, the Chinhoyi caves are a network of limestone and dolomite caves and tunnels with the top attraction being a crystalline blue pool located 50 meters below the ground.
What is so special about this city that it earns a place among top destinations in Zimbabwe you might ask? Well, Bulawayo is a city steeped in a rich history and urban culture. Founded by the Ndebele king Lobengula in the mid-19th century, it came under the hands of the British after the Matabele war. The still existent colonial-era architecture makes walking the well-manicured flower-lined streets of Bulawayo akin to traveling back in time. Interesting places to visit in the city include; Bulawayo railway museum, Chipangali wildlife orphanage, Nesbitt Castle, and Hillside Dams Conservancy.
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