Must-see attractions in Zimbabwe

  • Great Zimbabwe Museum

    Zimbabwe

    Head to the Great Zimbabwe Museum before you start exploring the site to prep yourself and gain some insight through the informative displays there. They…

  • Bridal Veil Falls

    Zimbabwe

    The aptly named Bridal Veil Falls drop 50m in a delicate, fanned manner. It's worth a visit for its tranquil sanctuary location where you can swim at the…

  • Tessa's Pool

    Zimbabwe

    A popular place to visit within the national park is this natural swimming hole. Also here are San rock art paintings, but drop by the Outward Bound…

  • Tsoko Gallery

    Harare

    This quality art gallery focuses on mixed media and avant-garde works by cutting-edge Zimbabwean artists; it's located in the Doon Estate complex. Its…

  • Stanley and Livingstone Private Game Reserve

    Victoria Falls (town)

    Situated 12km from town is this private game reserve covering 4000-hectares. It's home to the Big Five, including the critically endangered black rhino,…

  • World's View

    Zimbabwe

    A National Trust site, World's View is perched atop the Troutbeck Massif (2000m), with broad views of northern Zimbabwe. There's also a gallery showing…

  • Harare Gardens

    Harare

    This is the city's largest park and a popular spot with locals to hang out. Look for the island-like stand of rainforest with its miniature Victoria Falls…

  • North Cave

    Zimbabwe

    A 30-minute walk north of the mountain hut, North Cave overlooks a waterfall and opens onto views of the highest peaks. Above the waterfall is a pool,…

  • Mt Binga

    Zimbabwe

    The highest point in the Chimanimani Range is the 2437m-high Mt Binga on the Mozambican border, a stiff three-hour climb from the mountain hut site. Carry…

  • Church of St Francis of Assisi

    Zimbabwe

    The Church of St Francis of Assisi was constructed between 1942 and 1946 by Italian POWs to commemorate 71 of their compatriots who died in Zimbabwe…

  • Nyamandhlovu Viewing Platform

    Zimbabwe

    A driving loop via Main Camp will take you to Nyamandhlovu Pan, with the high-rise Nyamandhlovu Viewing Platform overlooking a water hole popular with…

  • Mtarazi Falls

    Zimbabwe

    This is Zim's highest waterfall. Falling from a height of 762m from an impressive escarpment, it trumps Victoria Falls by 300m and is number two in Africa…

  • Mutare Museum

    Zimbabwe

    Definitely worth popping your head in to see what exhibit is showing at the time. The museum also has a permanent collection of vintage cars, artefacts…

  • Eland Sanctuary

    Zimbabwe

    While you'd be very lucky to spot any elands these days, it's still worth the trek up here for splendid views of the mountainous surrounds. It's 4km north…

  • EAG Art Museum

    Zimbabwe

    Only worth a stop if you've got time to kill, this multilevel museum has its moments with displays of mildly interesting ZImbabwean cultural artifacts…

  • Chiremba Balancing Rocks

    Harare

    Balancing rocks can be found in many places in Zimbabwe, but these are probably the most famous. They're located 13km southeast of Harare, off Chiremba Rd…

  • Vumba Botanical Gardens & Reserve

    Zimbabwe

    Established in the 1940s, these botanical gardens comprise 64 hectares of indigenous and introduced plants. The lush grounds are a pleasant place to walk…

  • Chimanimani Anglican Church

    Zimbabwe

    This historic church featuring lovely stained-glass windows, and believed to be several centuries old, was shipped here from London in 1960.

  • Red Wall Cave

    Zimbabwe

    One of the national park's more well-known caves, a 40-minute walk from the mountain hut.

  • Peter's House Cave

    Zimbabwe

    One of several caves in the park, Peter's House is actually a disused mine shaft, and can be used as a campsite.

  • Bumbusi Ruins

    Zimbabwe

    Located about 70km from Hwange town, on the edge of the national park, are these remote and neglected large stone-wall ruins believed to date from the…

  • Anglican Cathedral

    Harare

    Designed by notable British architect Sir Herbert Baker in 1913, this attractive sandstone church wasn't built for another 50 years.

  • Ngwethla Picnic Site

    Zimbabwe

    A section along the Ngwethla driving loop that regularly offers a good variety of wildlife to see.

  • Rusitu Forest Reserve

    Zimbabwe

    Accessible by 4WD only, this seldom-visited area is for nature lovers and birdwatchers.

  • Smaller Caves

    Zimbabwe

    A small network of caves in the national park.

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