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Safari Destinations Within Zimbabwe |
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 Lake
Kariba
One of the highlights of Zimbabwe, Lake Kariba is a sight not easily
forgotten. Situated on the Zambezi River, stretching back from the
dam wall for 290km and reaching 42km at its widest point, the dam
covers 6000sq with an average depth of 18 metres.
Work began on the dam wall in 1956 after plans for a hydroelectric
scheme were approved. Upon completion in 1959, the plains began to
flood and Lake Kariba was formed and on May 16 1960, the Queen started
the generators.
Matusadona National Park lies on the southern shores of the lake,
with a host of wildlife, plenty of which abound in the waters.
Accommodation includes houseboats, luxury lodges and tented camps
on the lake's islands and lakeshore, and self-catering camps and conventional
hotel accommodation in the town. Kariba is half an hour from Harare
by air, or four hours by tarred road (365km) with direct flights on
to Victoria Falls. The overnight ferry, which sails the length of
Kariba, provides an alternate means of travel to and from Victoria
Falls via Mlibizi.
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 Harare
The capital city of this wild and diverse country acts as a springboard
for many of the nearby attractions. However, it should not be overlooked
as a destination in its own right. Harare is a beautiful and gracious
city, full of flowering trees and parks which provides a multitude
of colours contrasting with the modern high rise buildings and shopping
centres.
Accommodation to suit all styles and budgets is available.
Incoming Airlines include British Airways, South African Airways,
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 Hwange
Zimbabwe’s largest National Park, Hwange is labelled as the
best game viewing destination in the country. Hwange is said to have
the widest variety and greatest density of wildlife in the world.
To protect the wildlife, only a relatively small area of Hwange is
accessible to the visitor. Various lodges and camps offer comfortable
accommodation – ideal for a true African safari experience.
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 Great
Zimbabwe
One of Africa’s most complex and well-preserved archaeological
sites, the Great Zimbabwe Ruins are steeped in legend and tradition.
The ruins are all that are left of a royal stronghold built by the
ancestors of the Shona, the Karanga. Dating to between AD 1200 and
1450, it is here that the large soapstone carvings, “the Zimbabwe
birds” – a symbol of the Zimbabwean culture - were discovered.
Like the mystery of Stonehenge, how these tall towers of granite rocks
balance with no mortar, is baffling.
Located in the Eastern
part of the Zimbabwe, Great Zimbabwe is just south of Masvingo –
approximately a two-hour drive from Harare. Accommodation includes
The Great Zimbabwe Hotel, Lodge at the Ancient City and Pa-Nyanda
Lodge. A lovely campsite is situated in the adjoining National Park |
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