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Best Things to do in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is a country rich in culture and diversity, with the mighty Zambezi River, the awesome Victoria Falls, Lake Kariba, enchanting Eastern Highlands and ruggered, wild, Hwange National Park. The Zimbabwe culture is unique, with the warm hospitable Mashona tribes in the north and the friendly Matabeles in the south. 

Zimbabwe Gap Year Ideas, Africa

Zimbabwe is said to have more than a passing resemblance to a National Geographic best of issue, with the Mighty Zambezi River in the North forming one of the great seven natural wonders of the world Victoria Falls, and one of Africa’s premier white water rafting locations. Steep Mountain ranges in the East, link Mozambique and Zimbabwe, open savannah grasslands and rich farm lands fill the country. Lake Kariba is the worlds third largest man made lake and offers amazing game sightings on its shores. Hwange National Park is a wildlife sanctuary and home to the Big Five. Read on for more Zimbabwe travel highlights.

Zimbabwe Travel Highlights

The following Zimbabwe travel highlights make Zimbabwe a top travel destination in Africa.

• Big 5 safari
• Water sports
• Extreme adventure
• White water rafting
• Bungee Jumping
• Lion walks
• Horseback safaris
• Local community interaction
• Wildlife interaction
• River safari
• Visits to local markets
• Visits to local heritage sites
• Game viewing
• Victoria Falls
• Hwange National Park
• Antelope Park

Volunteer in Zimbabwe

Volunteering is one of the best things to do in Zimbabwe and is also a adventurous and fun gap year idea for other countries in Africa. Pathfinders offers a variety of Zimbabwe safari expeditions and adventure volunteer in Zimbabwe opportunities, as well as volunteering projects and community volunteering adventures in Africa.

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