Zimbabwe is a travel destination in Southern Africa. Its capital is Harare. August and July are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls (natural, Matabeleland North Province) — UNESCO "Smoke that Thunders" — world's largest waterfall curtain (1,708 m wide) on the Zambezi River.
Hwange National Park (natural, Matabeleland North Province) — Zimbabwe's largest game reserve — 40,000 elephants, 100+ mammal species, and some of Africa's last wild dog packs.
Great Zimbabwe (landmark, Masvingo Province) — UNESCO Shona stone-walled city — sub-Saharan Africa's largest medieval metropolis with enclosure walls up to 11 m.
Matobo National Park (natural, Matabeleland South Province) — UNESCO granite boulders — Cecil Rhodes's grave, San Bushmen rock art, and rhino conservation area.
Mana Pools (natural, Mashonaland West Province) — UNESCO Zambezi flood plain — walking safaris with lion, leopard, and elephants standing on hind legs to reach pods.
Eastern Highlands (mountain, Manicaland Province) — Nyanga mountains and Chimanimani — Mutarazi Falls (762 m), trout streams, and misty afromontane forests.
Harare (city, Harare Metropolitan Province) — Capital with a vibrant art scene — National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Kuimba Shiri bird park, and Mbare market.
Kariba Lakeshore (natural, Mashonaland West Province) — Vast man-made lake — houseboat safaris, Matusadona elephants swimming to Spurwing Island, and tiger fishing.
Gonarezhou National Park (natural, Masvingo Province) — "Place of Many Elephants" — remote park of red Chilojo Cliffs, the Runde-Save river junction, and wild safari.
Bulawayo (city, Bulawayo Metropolitan Province) — Ndebele heritage city — Railway Museum, Natural History Museum (Africa's largest), and Zimbabwe's barbecue culture.