Zimbabwe's extraordinary comeback — the spray of Victoria Falls visible from 50km, the ancient stone city of Great Zimbabwe, Hwange's vast elephant herds, and a warmth of welcome that travelers consistently cite as Africa's finest.
- Capital
- Harare
- Population
- 17,073,087
- Area
- 390,580 km²
- Languages
- Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
- Currency
- ZWL $
- GDP
- $38,172M
Good to know
Driving side
Left
National dish
Sadza
Annual visitors
639,000 (2020)
Safety
Moderate (6.76/100k)
Avg temp
21.9°C
Religion
Christianity
Coast
Landlocked
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Travel guide
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. For those looking to travel in Africa, Zimbabwe is a great starting place. It is rich in fauna (being home to the big five) and flora and has numerous ancient stone cities including the largest in Africa south of the Sahara, Great Zimbabwe. Its border with Zambia is formed by the Zambezi River which when in full flood drops as the world's largest curtain of falling water at the mighty Victoria Falls which is a major tourist attraction.
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Best time to visit
April–October is the dry season — the best time for wildlife. Victoria Falls is most spectacular in full flow (March–May) but the Zambezi is low enough for white-water rafting July–January.
Visa
Citizens of US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia and most Western countries can obtain a KAZA Univisa (USD 50) covering both Zimbabwe and Zambia, or a single-entry Zimbabwe visa on arrival.
Highlights
These are among the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. The Zambezi River, which is more than 2 km wide at this point, plunges noisily down a series of basalt gorges and raises an iridescent mist that can be seen more than 20 km away.
Public holidays
UNESCO World Heritage Sites (6)
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