Why Zimbabwe is Still a Good Safari Destination

Although Zimbabwe is a land in the midst of a painfulPremier game viewing
transition, it is a wondrous land with a perfectThe world famous Hwange National Park is the
climate, wonderfully friendly people and a naturallargest conservation area in Zimbabwe. Its supreme
diversity that is quite breathtaking.game viewing includes large herds of elephants,
There are so many reasons why Zimbabwe is stillbuffalo, zebra and elusive sable antelope, as well as
one of the leading safari destinations on the planet,the shy brown hyena and one of the biggest groups
but possibly the paramount is its raw, natural,of wild dogs in Africa today.
untamed wilderness areas that are just waiting to beTeams of unpaid conservationists have banded
discovered.together in an effort to curb the rampant poaching
Safety not an issuethat has decimated the wild life population over the
Political and economic turmoil have left a gaping holeyears and they are making a huge difference. Bear in
in the tourism sector and this effectively means it ismind that the more people who visit these
the perfect time to enjoy the pristine bush. Althoughconservation areas, the more money is available to
safety compromises were said to have been aconserve Africa's heritage for many generations to
detracting factor in the past, there have not beencome.
any reported incidents of violence against tourists forThe burly Motobos Hills - raptor's paradise
several years.The burly Motobos Hills is also worth a visit. As a
Zimbabwe is blessed with a more-than-adequatecolonial burial site where the remains of Cecil John
infrastructure and an excellent road network, soRhodes lie undisturbed, it is also an area that boasts
getting around this small landlocked country is notthe largest concentrations of leopard and raptors in
difficult.the world.
Accommodation in the urban centres and wildernessKeep a watchful eye out for the glorious bataleur
is renowned for its elegance and excellent serviceeagle with its post-box red beak and feet, and the
and, although we would like to see an end to thedistinctive martial eagle, the largest eagle in Africa.
economic meltdown, it does mean that a ZimbabweAlso try to catch a glimpse of the black eagle with
safari is the best value for your hard-earned cash bythe distinctive white V on its back - there are in the
far.region of 60 breeding pairs in the area.
The climate is unsurpassed with warm summers andLong lost civilisations
temperate winters and the average daily sunshine ofOther attractions include the wonderfully preserved
between 4-10 hours is arguably enough to attractZimbabwe Ruins that formed the focal point of a
any intrepid traveller, especially from the cold climesvast, undiscovered empire, the Munhumutapa Empire;
of the northern hemisphere.the 290 km long, man-made Lake Kariba where
Superior natural attractionsgame viewing is done by boat; and then there's the
But it is the physical beauty and cultural attractions ofcool Eastern Highlands where fishing and hiking are
this tempestuous nation that is the real pull. One ofthe order of the day.
the Seven Wonders of the World, the grandioseZimbabwe remains a land of extreme beauty, warm
Victoria Falls, graces this tiny slice of Africa and somepeople and affordable getaways and, once the
of the most premier game watching in the world canunenviable turmoil has been settled once and for all,
still be enjoyed at the plentiful array of national parksZimbabwe will go through a catharsis of epic
that dot the landscape with precise regularity.proportion!