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Mighty Victoria Falls, ancient stone cities and world-class safari guiding. Warm-hearted Zimbabwe delivers big-five drama and deep culture.

  • Currency P Botswana Pula (P)
  • Language Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Chewa, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language
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Mighty Victoria Falls, ancient stone cities and world-class safari guiding. Warm-hearted Zimbabwe delivers big-five drama and deep culture.

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Zimbabwe pairs the awesome power of Victoria Falls with some of Africa's finest safari country, in Hwange and Mana Pools, and the mysterious ruins of Great Zimbabwe, the ancient stone city that gave the nation its name.

Renowned for having the best-trained safari guides on the continent, Zimbabwe offers world-class walking and canoe safaris teeming with elephant, lion and wild dog, and does it with genuine warmth.

With a growing focus on community-led conservation, this is authentic, uncrowded Africa where big-five drama meets deep history and famously welcoming people.

When to go

Weather & timing in Zimbabwe RIGHT NOW 22° clear

Best May–Jul · Shoulder Apr, Aug–Sep

  1. Jan / -4°
  2. Feb / -2°
  3. Mar 12° /
  4. Apr 18° /
  5. May 24° / 14°
  6. Jun 28° / 18°
  7. Jul 30° / 20°
  8. Aug 28° / 18°
  9. Sep 24° / 14°
  10. Oct 18° /
  11. Nov 12° /
  12. Dec / -2°
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At a glance
Sunshine 7 hr/day (est.)
Rain days 8 days/mo (est.)
Wettest December · 60mm
Driest June · 10mm
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Zimbabwe monthly temperature & rainfall charts
Things to do

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We're hand-picking the standout places, hidden gems and can't-miss activities in Zimbabwe. Meanwhile, the cities above are a great starting point.

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