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Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls (Lozi: Mosi-oa-Tunya, "The Smoke That Thunders"; Tonga: Shungu Namutitima, "Boiling Water") is a waterfall on the Zambezi River in southern Africa, which provides habitat for several unique species of plants and animals. It is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and is considered to be one of the world's largest waterfalls due to its width of 1,708 m (5,604 ft).
Chapugu Sculpture Park
The Chapungu Sculpture Park is a sculpture park in Msasa, Harare which displays the work of Zimbabwean stone sculptors.The Chapungu Sculpture Park is a 20 minute drive from city centre. It was founded in 1970 by Roy Guthrie, who was instrumental in promoting the work of its sculptors worldwide.
This particular sculpture was made in Chapungu by Arthur Fata, a sculptor from there.
Mt Nyangani
Mount Nyangani (formerly Mount Inyangani) is the highest mountain in Zimbabwe at 2,592 m (8,504 ft). The mountain is located within Nyanga National Park in Nyanga. Annual rainfall totals are high (around 2200 mm) but long spells of dry weather occur during the winter period of May to August. Due to its relatively low altitude and tropical location, snow falls very rarely, last recorded in August 1935.
Lake Chivero recreational park
Lake Chivero Recreational Park is a protected area around Lake Chivero within the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Estate. The animals that are easily sighted in the park are white rhino, giraffe, Burchell's zebra, blue wildebeest and impala.
There is a great variety of birdlife and for the birdwatcher. You will find South African ostrich, African openbills, barbets, king fishers and Goliath Herons.
National Gallery of Zimbabwe
The National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) is a gallery in Harare, Zimbabwe, dedicated to the presentation and conservation of Zimbabwe's contemporary art and visual heritage. The Gallery was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother on 16 July 1957 and Queen Elizabeth II attended the sixth Zimbabwe Heritage Exhibition there in October 1991.
Chiremba/Epworth Balancing Rocks
The Balancing rocks are found in Epworth, to the southeast of Zimabwe. These particular ones are famous because they were featured on the currency of Zimbabwe during the hyper inflation. There are some extraordinary shaped rocks although on a much smaller scale than those in the Matobo National Park near Bulawayo. The balancing rocks are close to Harare. There are some enigmatic San rock art sites worth visiting.
Mana Pools National Park
Manapools National Park is a World Heritage Site based on its pure wilderness and beauty. It is a region of the lower Zambezi River in Zimbabwe where the flood plain turns into a broad expanse of lakes after each rainy season.As the lakes gradually dry up and recede, the region attracts many large animals in search of water, making it one of Africa's most renowned game-viewing regions.
Discover Hidden Gems
Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls (Lozi: Mosi-oa-Tunya, "The Smoke That Thunders"; Tonga: Shungu Namutitima, "Boiling Water") is a waterfall on the Zambezi River in southern Africa, which provides habitat for several unique species of plants and animals. It is located on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe and is considered to be one of the world's largest waterfalls due to its width of 1,708 m (5,604 ft).
Chapugu Sculpture Park
The Chapungu Sculpture Park is a sculpture park in Msasa, Harare which displays the work of Zimbabwean stone sculptors.The Chapungu Sculpture Park is a 20 minute drive from city centre. It was founded in 1970 by Roy Guthrie, who was instrumental in promoting the work of its sculptors worldwide.
This particular sculpture was made in Chapungu by Arthur Fata, a sculptor from there.
Mt Nyangani
Mount Nyangani (formerly Mount Inyangani) is the highest mountain in Zimbabwe at 2,592 m (8,504 ft). The mountain is located within Nyanga National Park in Nyanga. Annual rainfall totals are high (around 2200 mm) but long spells of dry weather occur during the winter period of May to August. Due to its relatively low altitude and tropical location, snow falls very rarely, last recorded in August 1935.
Lake Chivero Recreational Park
Lake Chivero Recreational Park is a protected area around Lake Chivero within the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Estate. The animals that are easily sighted in the park are white rhino, giraffe, Burchell's zebra, blue wildebeest and impala.
There is a great variety of birdlife and for the birdwatcher. You will find South African ostrich, African openbills, barbets, king fishers and Goliath Herons.
National Gallery of Zimbabwe
The National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ) is a gallery in Harare, Zimbabwe, dedicated to the presentation and conservation of Zimbabwe's contemporary art and visual heritage. The Gallery was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother on 16 July 1957 and Queen Elizabeth II attended the sixth Zimbabwe Heritage Exhibition there in October 1991.
Chiremba/Epworth Balancing Rocks
The Balancing rocks are found in Epworth, to the southeast of Zimabwe. These particular ones are famous because they were featured on the currency of Zimbabwe during the hyper inflation. There are some extraordinary shaped rocks although on a much smaller scale than those in the Matobo National Park near Bulawayo. The balancing rocks are close to Harare. There are some enigmatic San rock art sites worth visiting.
Mana Pools National Park
Manapools National Park is a World Heritage Site based on its pure wilderness and beauty. It is a region of the lower Zambezi River in Zimbabwe where the flood plain turns into a broad expanse of lakes after each rainy season.As the lakes gradually dry up and recede, the region attracts many large animals in search of water, making it one of Africa's most renowned game-viewing regions.