Zimbabwe Budget Travel Guide

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Politics

Zimbabwe is a truly beautiful country. Once known as the " Breadbasket of Africa" due to its fertile soil and state of the art farming techniques, the country has been hit hard of recent times due to the misrule of its Liberation President Robert Mugabe. Nevertheless the country has a fantastic tourism infrastructure in the form of hotels, roads and National Parks that are well set up for the re-emergence on tourism in the future should the political situation stabilize.

The Mightly Victoria Falls

Zimbabwe is perhaps best known for the Victoria Falls "The smoke that Thunders". Victoria Falls is one of the most magnificent natural waterfalls in the world and home to some of the best adventure activities available in Africa. From white water rafting to Elephant Back Safaris Victoria Falls offers something for everyone. Vic Falls is a popular stop off or starting point for most Safari companies due to its geographical location. It is important to note that due to its position as a foreign income earner for the government of Zimbabwe Vic Falls Town has been spared the unrest that has plagued the rest of the country over the last few years, and as a result is a safe destination to visit.

Game Parks and the Great Zimbabwe Ruins

For the traveller to Zimbabwe a visit to the Great Zimbabwe Ruins is a fascinating travel back in time and well worth a visit. Other highlights in Zimbabwe include its two famous National Parks, the first and most popular been Hwange National park, and the second been Matobo National Park. Both parks offer a wide variety of fauna and flora that are unique to the area.

Weather

Zimbabwe has great weather.From October to April the days are hot and sunny in the morning with possible afternoon thunder storms. The day time temperatures average between 25C - 35C and night temperatures drop to between 14C - 20C. November to March is generally the rainy season. Winter time is from May to September with the days been dry, cool and sunny. The night time temperatures can drop to between 5c and 10c.

Once the political situation in Zimbabwe stabilizes this country will once again take its position as one of the most popular countries in Africa to Visit.

Google Map of Zimbabwe

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