Zimbabwe Safari Holidays

Then there's the mighty Zambezi River which, after crashing over the Falls, winds through deep gorges over world-renowned whitewater rafting rapids; flows into the massive Lake Kariba; then continues its path east through Mana Pools National Park - an incredible wilderness area and World Heritage Site.

Zimbabwe's Current Situation

Zim also evokes images of social and political chaos, which lead most potential visitors to think a Zimbabwe safari holiday is unsafe. The reality is quite different - although the country's cities are unstable, Zimbabwe's parks and reserves are perfectly safe to visit, as they are located far away from the sites of the instability.

Private concessions have been well-maintained and have high concentrations of game. Also, due to Zim's negative news coverage, the low lodge occupancy means you'll have thousands of hectares of pristine game country virtually all to yourself.

Although Zimbabwe safari holidays are extremely competitive in price, Zim is by no means a second-rate destination. Zimbabwe accommodation is luxurious, and lodge locations afford excellent game viewing amid some of the most breathtaking scenery in Africa.

Planning Your Zimbabwe Holiday

Our popular Affordable Luxury Safaris holiday combines a couple of days at Ilala Lodge on the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls, with safaris in top reserves in neighbouring Botswana. For those with a more adventurous streak - we'd recommend exploring the beautiful Mana Pools Reserve on game drives, guided walks and even canoe safaris on the Zambezi River.

These are just a couple of holiday ideas to whet your appetite. To help plan your perfect safari holiday, read more about the best time to visit Zimbabwe or talk to someone who's been there - our southern Africa safari experts can offer expert, first-hand advice.

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