Exploring Zimbabwe: A Guide to 10 Must-Visit Tourist Attractions

The first thing that comes to your mind upon hearing the name Zimbabwe is its profound emission of natural scenic views. The nation is covered with wonders to ease your eyes and intrigue your curiosities about the versatile wildlife of Zimbabwe and the natural habitat required to sustain the same. Zimbabwe is the centre of the major safari parks the world has ever seen, including the Motabo National Park and other beautiful places in Zimbabwe. This green country depicts a perfect example of sustainability and abundant natural resources bestowed on humans by nature. 

Did you know Zimbabwe has the largest elephant population among all the nations in the world? The sight of these elephants marching in a horde resembles the hold of nature on the nation's environmental conditions. Tourists often mention the fresh provisions used by the locals of Zimbabwe to prepare food. You might also get intrigued by the fact mentioned in the places to visit in Zimbabwe's list that you can cross off the world's largest waterfalls from your bucket list whenever you visit Zimbabwe. Enjoy the astounding Victoria Falls from the foot-over bridge, constructed to give tourists a better experience around the waterfall. 

10 Tourist Attractions in Zimbabwe

There's no denying the fact that the country's natural habitat is the sole reason why people prefer to come to the country. If you create your list of top 10 destinations to visit in Zimbabwe, you'll look up to add the following major attractions:

1 Victoria Falls

The smoke that thunder! Victoria Falls is not only the largest waterfall in the world but is also known for its unnatural long sprays of up to 30 miles. The long smokey sprays give the wonder its unique title, the smoke that thunder, as the visual seems to look like a thundering storm, even from a faraway spot. The waterfall is 354 feet in height and 5604 feet in width. You can also enjoy a romantic getaway to the mesmerizing Victoria Falls Bridge. The view is eloping and charismatic for the viewers from almost every corner of the world.

2 Matobo National Park

This national heritage site under UNESCO is very popular among tourists for its weird rock formations and graphite structures beside the tinkling inselbergs. On a massive scale, the Motobo National Park in Zimbabwe is marked as important for the habitat of black and white rhinos. A live safari trip is what you require to make your trip to Zimbabwe more memorable and lively. The natural sculptures, carved graphite boulders, millions of years of erosion, and the ancient history depicting the existence of San Bushan Tribes in the Motobo hills. 

3 Chinhoyi Caves

The subterranean Chinhoyi caves, formed with limestone and dolomite located in north-central Zimbabwe, are stagnant and cobalt blue, giving the sculpture of the caves a dynamic definition. Chinhoyi's main cave looks like an amusing blue whale submerged in the deep, dark oceans. The blue luminescence the water creates on the cave walls can intrigue your wandering soul, looking for peace. The caves are formed from hardened limestone covered with a thin layer of waterproof material that protects them from depletion. 

4 Hwanqe National Park

Remember to plan a day trip to this amazing UNESCO-approved heritage site, Hwange National Park. The wildlife you will find roaming on the grounds of this national park is given a total headcount, and no animal abuse is allowed on the African land. The elephant population for this one national park is said to be the largest in the whole world to date. Over 400+ bird species are recorded in the same national park, including animals on the verge of extinction, such as brown hyenas and black rhinos. 

5 Lake Kariba

Wondering what and where to visit in Zimbabwe? Go on a scenic sunset field trip to Lake Kariba on the Zambian border. The lake is unique because it is the world's largest man-made lake in existence so far. The lake is 140 miles long and 25 miles in width. You can book one of the beautiful lodges on the lake's shore and spend the night ashore with a bonfire after a filmy sunset. Kariba is also a fishing hotspot, especially for the unique tiger fish inhabiting the fresh lake water. 

6 The Great Zimbabwe National Monument and Masvingo

Risen in the south of Harare, situated in the Masvingo town of the Masvingo province, The Great Zimbabwe National Monument is also one of the country's many UNESCO world heritage sites. You can take some time to visit the museum if you're a history nerd. You can also go to the place because of its beautiful architecture and embrace of the culture of Zimbabwe. Do notice the eight soapstone bird structures and how they are constructed to get an in-depth knowledge of how the monument was shaped back then. 

7 Mana Pools National Park

The four pools born out of the Zambezi River's lower region were named Mana Pools National Park. The park is famous for the pool and other activities such as water sports, fishing, bird watching, camping, etc. You can choose to stay between the famous Nympi camp and the African Bush camps. You can also be astounded by the famous walking safaris. Take a stroll in the bushes and experience wildlife with nature at its best. 

8 Gonarhezou National Park

The 5,000 square kilometres of land covered in the mopane woods almost looks majestic when you visit the place. The north Gonarhezou National Park is known for its rustic ambience and scrambled rock formations. The Limpopo Conservatory is extended beyond the foot limit of this vast wildlife sanctuary, flooded with end numbers of elephants and giraffes. The dog sprees and even those beautifully patterned zebras might attract your attention. Go for a wild day safari to this adventurous wildlife park during your visit to Zimbabwe for a similar experience to what you can get in Arizona or Colorado. 

9 Nesbit Castle

The mayor of Bulawayo had this beautiful castle constructed in the 1920s in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The castle has a neo-gothic appearance because of the South African businessman Digby Nesbitt's imagination of the place. The overall land is 16 acres of property, which was later turned into a luxury hotel and a wedding resort. If you stay at the authentic hotel, you will also see the local wedding rituals of Zimbabwe. 

10 Vumba Mountains

Bvumba, or Vumba Mountains in Zimbabwe, are also among the secret tourist locations you can explore to get a subtle collection of memories from your trip. The mountains lie on the borders of Zimbabwe and Mozambique, and their highest point is marked at 1911m, and they are named Castle Beacon. Bvumba got its name from the local language, Shona, meaning the Mountains of mist due to the mist that covers the Vumba mountains early in the morning. The landmark suits the hiking-oriented tourists a lot. 

Conclusion

Zimbabwe is not only a nation to people but a home for multiple wildlife animals, mostly on the verge of extinction. Zimbabwe has inhabited the most comfortable environment to sustain the livestock and greenery you can find in the land-lock country. The places you can see while visiting the versatile land are equally diverse in the impact they leave behind. The charisma of the country never dies.