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Zimbabwe

10 places in Zimbabwe, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.

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Great Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
Pictured: Great Zimbabwe

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RegionEastern Africa
CapitalHarare
Places written10
Categories covered3 of 5
🧭 Good to know Cost level, local customs and etiquette in Zimbabwe - what is polite and what is not →
Plugs and voltage Type D, G · 220 V travel adapter →
CurrencyUS dollar and ZiG
LanguagesEnglish, Shona, Ndebele
Driving sideleft
Best months J F M A M J J A S O N D
Nature & outdoors (7) Landmarks & history (2) Food & drink (1)

UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists

UNESCO · World Heritage Great Zimbabwe

Great Zimbabwe

Masvingo
UNESCO · World Heritage

Khami Ruins

Matabeleland North
UNESCO · World Heritage

Mana Pools National Park

Mashonaland West
UNESCO · World Heritage

Matobo Hills

Matabeleland South
UNESCO · World Heritage

Victoria Falls

Matabeleland North

Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.

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mountain

Eastern Highlands

Manicaland
national park

Gonarezhou National Park

Masvingo
national park

Hwange National Park

Matabeleland North
lake

Lake Kariba

Mashonaland West
national park

Mana Pools National Park

Mashonaland West
viewpoint

Matobo Hills

Matabeleland South
waterfall

Victoria Falls

Matabeleland North

Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.

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ruins Great Zimbabwe

Great Zimbabwe

Masvingo
ruins

Khami Ruins

Matabeleland North

Food & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.

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dish

Zimbabwean Cuisine

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