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Why Go? After a decade of political ruin, violence and economic dis- aster, finally some good news is coming out of Zimbabwe – tourism is back. Visitors are returning in numbers not seen since the turmoil began to spot the Big Five strut their stuff around spectacular parks, discover World Heritage–listed archaeological sites and stand in awe of a natural wonder of the world: Victoria Falls. A journey here will take you through an attractive patch- work of landscapes, from central highveld, balancing boul- ders and flaming msasa trees, to laid-back towns, lush Eastern Highland mountains and a network of lifeblood rivers up north. Along the way you’ll receive a friendly wel- come from locals, famous for their politeness and resilience in the face of hardship. While there may be a long way to go, sure signs of re- covery continue in Zimbabwe, giving hope to this embattled nation that a new dawn will soon rise. Best Places to Eat ¨ Amanzi (p1003) ¨ Garwe (p1003) ¨ 26 on Park (p1013) Best Places to Stay ¨ Camp Amalinda (p1014) ¨ Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge (p1001) ¨ National Parks Lodges Mana Pools (p1008) When to Go Apr–Oct Best time seasonally, with sunny days and spectacular Victoria Falls views. Nov–Apr Spo- radic rain and dramatic after- noon electrical storms. Jul–Sep Prime wildlife-viewing, white-water raft- ing and canoeing the Zambezi. F D N O S A J J M A M J Harare °C/°F Temp 0/32 10/50 20/68 30/86 40/104 0 4/100 8/200 12/300 Rainfall inches/mm Harare .......................1001 Lake Kariba ............. 1007 Mana Pools National Park........... 1008 Chimanimani National Park............1010 Bulawayo .................. 1011 Victoria Falls ............. 1015 Understand Zimbabwe ................. 1017 Zimbabwe Today ...... 1017 Environment ............ 1020 Survival Guide .......... 1021 Zimbabwe ©Lonely Planet Publications Pty Ltd
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Why Go?After a decade of political ruin, violence and economic dis-aster, finally some good news is coming out of Zimbabwe – tourism is back. Visitors are returning in numbers not seen since the turmoil began to spot the Big Five strut their stuff around spectacular parks, discover World Heritage–listed archaeological sites and stand in awe of a natural wonder of the world: Victoria Falls.
A journey here will take you through an attractive patch-work of landscapes, from central highveld, balancing boul-ders and flaming msasa trees, to laid-back towns, lush Eastern Highland mountains and a network of lifeblood rivers up north. Along the way you’ll receive a friendly wel-come from locals, famous for their politeness and resilience in the face of hardship.
While there may be a long way to go, sure signs of re-covery continue in Zimbabwe, giving hope to this embattled nation that a new dawn will soon rise.
Best Places to Eat¨¨ Amanzi (p1003)
¨¨ Garwe (p1003)
¨¨ 26 on Park (p1013)
Best Places to Stay¨¨ Camp Amalinda (p1014)
¨¨ Jacana Gardens Guest Lodge (p1001)
¨¨ National Parks Lodges Mana Pools (p1008)
When to Go
Apr–Oct Best time seasonally, with sunny days and spectacular Victoria Falls views.
Nov–Apr Spo-radic rain and dramatic after-noon electrical storms.
Jul–Sep Prime wildlife-viewing, white-water raft-ing and canoeing the Zambezi.
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1 Revel in the spray from the seventh natural wonder of the world that is Victoria Falls (p1015).
2 Explore the atmospheric 11th-century stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe (p1010).
3 Visit Mana Pools (p1008), Africa’s only park (with lions)
that allows unguided walking safaris.
4 Shop for crafts in the capital city and don’t miss HiFA – Harare’s International Festival of the Arts (p1001).
5 Exchange arid highveld for cool, lush mountain air in the Eastern Highlands (p1008).
6 Find the spiritual heart of Zimbabwe, packed with balancing rocks and birdlife in Matobo National Park (p1014).
Zimbabwe Highlights
