Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe boasts some amazing natural sites. The Victoria Falls are without a doubt one of the world's grandest natural spectacles.  Running from northeast to southwest is the Highveld, a chain of low mountains. Zimbabwe also offers some of the best wildlife parks in southern Africa. From the forested mountains of the Eastern highlands to the sun-washed grasslands of Hwange National Park, from the hot Mopani Forest to the shores of Lake Kariba, more than 11% of Zimbabwe's land has been set aside as parks and wildlife estates.

• Zimbabwe is the best place to view Victoria Falls.  Numerous cataracts and elevated walk way along the national park making viewing them from the Zimbabwe side a must!
• Hwange National Park is one of the last of the great elephant sanctuaries in Africa, with over 40,000 living in the national park.
• Mana Pools National park is one of Southern Africa's most scenic parks following the shores of the Zambezi river.  The birdlife along the river and in the bush is particularly prolific.
• Lake Kariba covers 7770 sq km and holds a million gallons of water. It has the second largest man-made dam in the world. Game can be viewed from well-appointed houseboats right on the lake.
• Matabo National Park is noted for its spectacular granite rock formations and its wealth of ancient rock paintings. Cecil Rhodes' tomb can be visited at Malindidzimu (View of the World).
• Nyanga National Park is an area of high grasslands, evergreen forests, waterfalls, cliffs and lakeside cottages. Visitors can climb Mount Inyangani, the country's highest peak and it offers a panoramic view across northern Zimbabwe.