Zimbabwe offers game viewing in peace and exclusivity in some of the world’s few remaining tracts of unspoiled wilderness. Due to strict conservation policies and successful wildlife management, Zimbabwe boasts a wide variety of wildlife, including the endangered rhino. Other wildlife include the African elephant and wild dog, large numbers of giraffe, lion, buffalo, antelope and a diverse selection of birdlife.
Visitors to Zimbabwe can choose between a diverse variety of terrain. Hwange, located between Victoria Falls and Bulawayo, and host to one of the largest concentrations of elephant. Lake Kariba, which is one of the continent’s largest manmade lakes, offers guests many activities including fishing, bird watching, walking and game viewing by boat within the nearby National Park. The mighty Victoria Falls, listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, are the largest and most beautiful waterfalls in the world.
Harare, Zimbabwe’s capital city has a cosmopolitian atmosphere with its wide streets, spacious gradens and impressive architecture. The friendliness of the people and their rich culture add to this country’s appeal. Zimbabwe is the homeland of several ethnic groups, each with its own distinct customs and culture and each extending a warm welcome to visitors. There are programs which are the perfect way to experience Zimbabwe in an exclusive and affordable manner. All featured properties offer an unsurpassed level of service, combined with superb cuisine, well stocked open bars, complimentary laundry facilities and unlimited excursions including game activities.
Sanyati Lodge is set on a rock hillside on the shores of Lake Kariba and bordering the isolated Matusadona Game Reserve. Activities available include fishing, bird watching trips in and around Sanyati Gorge, walking safaris accompanied by a professional ranger, or game viewing by boat along the shorelines of the Matudadona National Park.
Sekuti’s Drift is just 15 minutes from Victoria Falls, bordering the Chamabonda Game Reserve and the Zambezi National Park. From this colonial style lodge on a hilltop, one had a panoramic 360 degree view of the vast wilderness and the mist from Victoria Falls rising from the distance. From Sekuti’s Drift, guests can participate in white water rafting, take a 15 minute flight in a light aircraft over the falls or cruise on the Upper Zambezi. Game rangers are also available to take guests on game walks and drives. There are curio shops in town to explore, the Falls to visit, and the magic and tranquility of a night in the bush upon return.