Zimbabwe | Trips to Earth

How They Dazzle Us

There are plenty of dazzling things in Zimbabwe but two stand out above the others. The first is the Victoria Falls. Known locally as ‘the smoke that thunders’ they are wide and loud and wet and majestic and an absolute must see. The falls, which are accessible from both Zimbabwe and Zambia offer all sorts of incredible activities including white-water rafting, bungee jumping and helicopter trips. The second amazing Zimbabwean experience is tiger fishing. With their big teeth and aggression landing a tiger fish on a fly rod is something that should be on every fisherman’s bucket-list.

Why We Love Them

It is hard not to love Zimbabwe and Zimbabweans. Some of the most industrious and resilient people on earth, Zimbabweans are all about making plans and finding ways to get things done. Despite the political turmoil and hyper-inflation of the last decade and a half, Zimbabwe continues to function and offer a welcoming and memorable experience to its visitors. Zimbabwe is a beautiful country with fantastic game reserves, the enormous Lake Kariba and the unforgettable Victoria Falls

Their Sustainable Superpower

Sustainable tourism is on the radar of the Zimbabwean people and government, but the sad truth is that the country has bigger problems to worry about – hyperinflation, a collapsed economy and a startling lack of essential foods and resources mean that the focus is less on the environment and tourism than it should be.

Best Time to Visit

The dry winters from May to October are generally regarded as the best time to visit Zimbabwe. this is largely due to the fact that the temperatures are fairly moderate, there is virtually no rain and the malaria risk is correspondingly low. this translates to good game viewing, but it also makes activities like tiger fishing, sight-seeing or golfing equally more enjoyable.

Unique Foods

Sadza is one of Zimbabwe's staple foods, it is a cornmeal dish that is eaten with a gravy or stew. Also look out for Dovi which is a Peanut Butter Stew.