The Zimbabwe Guide

Safari

Wildlife & Safari in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is one of Southern Africa's strongest safari destinations. Hwange National Park holds one of the continent's largest elephant populations. Mana Pools, a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Zambezi floodplains, is one of the few parks in Africa where walking safaris operate without fences or barriers between you and the wildlife. Gonarezhou ("place of elephants") in the southeast is raw, remote, and far less visited than its neighbours.

What sets Zimbabwe apart is the quality of guiding. The country's professional guide qualification (FGASA Level 3 equivalent) is among the most demanding in Africa. Walking safaris here are conducted by guides with years of bush experience. Canoe safaris on the Zambezi through Mana Pools offer a perspective that no vehicle-based game drive can match.

Wildlife & Safari Guides

In-depth guides to Zimbabwe's national parks, game reserves, and safari experiences.

Dead trees rising from the surface of Lake Kariba at sunset, Zimbabwe
Wildlife & Safari

Lake Kariba Wildlife: Matusadona, Houseboat Safaris & Tiger Fish

Lake Kariba: houseboat safaris, Matusadona walking safaris, and Africa's best tiger fish fishing. Wildlife, lodges, and how to explore.

A vivid lilac-breasted roller bird perched on a branch — Zimbabwe's national bird
Wildlife & Safari

Bird Watching in Zimbabwe: 600+ Species, Best Spots & Seasonal Guide

Zimbabwe records 670+ bird species, making it one of Africa's top birding destinations. The best sites, top species, and specialist operators.

A herd of elephants drinking at a river in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Wildlife & Safari

Big Five Zimbabwe: Where to See Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo & Rhino

A park-by-park guide to seeing Zimbabwe's Big Five. Where to find lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino — with best seasons, camps, and practical tips.

Victoria Falls waterfall in the dry season showing the dramatic basalt gorge, Zimbabwe
Wildlife & Safari

Wildlife Around Victoria Falls: Game Drives, Elephants & Zambezi National Park

Beyond the waterfall: Zambezi National Park and the river corridor offer elephant encounters, game drives, and Africa's finest river safaris.

African bull elephant walking through the savanna grasslands of Zimbabwe
Wildlife & Safari

Mana Pools Walking Safari: Zimbabwe's Ultimate On-Foot Experience

Mana Pools is one of the few places in Africa where you walk among big game unguided. Camps, operators, permits, and walking safari tips.

An elephant drinking from a water hole in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
Wildlife & Safari

Hwange National Park Safari: The Complete Guide

Plan your Hwange safari — game drives, best camps, Big Five sightings, and what to expect in the dry versus wet season.

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