Beyond the Map
Zimbabwe
Thundering falls, ancient ruins, and safaris that feel like discovery
Thundering falls, ancient ruins, and safaris that feel like discovery
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is one of Africa's most rewarding destinations, combining exceptional wildlife, rich cultural heritage, and some of the continent's most breathtaking landscapes. From the thundering waters of Victoria Falls to the elephant-rich plains of Hwange National Park and the ancient granite hills of Matobo, Zimbabwe offers an authentic safari experience with fewer crowds, outstanding guiding, and warm hospitality. Whether exploring UNESCO World Heritage Sites, tracking wildlife, or discovering centuries of history, Zimbabwe is a destination that leaves a lasting impression.
Victoria Falls
Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya — "The Smoke That Thunders" — Victoria Falls is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, where the mighty Zambezi River plunges dramatically into a deep gorge. Its mood shifts with the seasons: a curtain of raw power in flood, a fine drifting mist that catches rainbows at other times of year — but always thunderous, always spectacular.
Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe's largest national park is renowned for its vast elephant herds, diverse wildlife, and exceptional game viewing, offering classic safari experiences in an unspoiled wilderness.
A light safari aircraft parked on a remote bush airstrip
Fly-In Safaris
Short scenic flights on light aircraft link Zimbabwe's parks and camps, trading long transfer drives for sweeping aerial views of the Zambezi, the escarpment, and the bush below — a scenic start or finish to any day of travel.
A raft of guests paddling through whitewater beneath the falls
White Water Rafting
Take on the legendary rapids of the Batoka Gorge below Victoria Falls, one of the world's premier white-water rafting runs, as the Zambezi churns through a dramatic basalt canyon.
Matobo National Park
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Matobo is famous for its extraordinary balancing granite boulders, ancient San rock art, and one of Africa's best opportunities to track both black and white rhinos on foot.
Great Zimbabwe
Step back in time at the remarkable stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe, the largest ancient stone city south of the Sahara and one of Africa's most important archaeological sites.
A cheetah stalking through dry grassland
Cheetah Sightings
Zimbabwe's open plains offer excellent opportunities to spot cheetahs — Africa's fastest predator — stalking through the grass in search of their next hunt.
The view from a cruise boat deck as the sun sets over the Zambezi River
Cruises on the Zambezi
Drift quietly along the Zambezi River, passing hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife while experiencing Africa from a unique perspective. Days on the water end the same way they often begin — with a quiet sundowner as the sun drops over the river.