Zimbabwe Shorts
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Zimbabwe’s World Heritage Sites
Did you know that Zimbabwe is home to no fewer than five UNESCO (United Nations Education, Science and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Sites?
Kariba Houseboats and Kapenta
Lying back on a houseboat floating along the warm waters of Lake Kariba while elephants and antelope feed on the nearby shoreline, is one of the most sought-after luxuries of any v
Canoe Trips Along the Middle Zambezi
Paddling down the Zambezi River as it flows between the Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe and the Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia is one of the great wildlife canoeing tri
Northern Ilala Palm
Ilala palms are popular trees: elephants love their fruit, as do baboons. Palm swifts nest in them, and people use their fruit for food, their leaves for weaving, and even brew a s
The Presidential Herd
The Presidential Herd comprises roughly 450 – 500 elephants made up of about 17 extended family groups that live close to the main gate of the Hwange National Park.
Adventure Sports at Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, famous for its awe-inspiring surroundings, is also one of the adventure-sport hotspots of Africa and on any given day the town is abuzz with people heading off to b
The Baobab – A Migrant From Madagascar
A giant baobab towering over the surrounding bush, sometime with an elephant or two feeding nearby, is one of the iconic images of Africa. Despite this, recently published genetic
The Zimbabwe Bird
The Zimbabwe bird, based on soapstone carvings representing eagles found at the site of the Great Zimbabwe settlement, is the country’s national emblem and appears on the flag, c
Sable Antelope – Zimbabwe’s National antelope
The sable, Zimbabwe’s national antelope, are often seen in the Hwange, Kazuma Pan and Zambezi National Parks although they also occur elsewhere in the country.
Victoria Falls Bridge and the Zambezi Regatta
The “Zambezi Regatta” was revived in 2004, the 100th anniversary of the first race, and has taken place several times since, with the most recent race held in 2023. Competitors
The Flame Lily – Zimbabwe’s national flower
The Flame lily, Gloriosa supurba, is Zimbabwe’s national plant and the Latin name is a fitting description - Gloriosa means “glorious” or “famous” and supurba means “su
