Exotic Places in Zimbabwe that are Interesting to Visit

Vacations for most people are the right time to feel or change the atmosphere of a daily routine that is usually monotonous, filled only with work, returning home, watching movies, sleeping, and returning to the same routine.

Sometimes someone needs a new place to refresh and expand inspiration to increase creativity at work and vacation is one of the right ways to get it. Vacations don't have to be abroad, you can get a memorable vacation just by going to local tourist destinations.

Well, if you have the opportunity to go all the way to tourist attractions in Zimbabwe, of course it will also be a different travel activity than your friends have ever done

 1. Harare

Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe. It is the seat of government and the largest city of Zimbabwe. Administratively, Harare is a metropolitan province, which is joined by the cities of Chitungwiza and Epworth. The city was a leading financial, trade and communications center, and a trading center for tobacco, corn, cotton and oranges. It also produces goods including textiles, steel and chemicals, as well as gold mined in the area.

As a city rich in history, Harare also has the National Gallery, the Queen Victoria Museum, the national archives and ancient colonial heritage buildings. Meanwhile, many beautiful gardens adorn street corners.

2. Nyanga National Park

Nyanga National Park lies in the north of Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands. One of the first national parks to be declared in the country, it contains the highest land in Zimbabwe, with green hills and perennial rivers.

Nyanga National Park is located at an altitude of more than 1,800 meters above sea level. This national park is filled with msasa and cypress trees that are not found anywhere else. This makes it the best habitat for monkeys, leopards, lions, and others.

3. Matobo National Park

The Matobo National Park forms the core of the Matobo or Matopos Hills, an area of granite kopjes and wooded valleys commencing some 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Bulawayo, southern Zimbabwe. 

Matobo National Park has been popular for a long time because it has anthropomorphic cliffs, Matobo National Park is indeed the most legendary. It is a place of residence for humans for thousands of years. It is evident from the discovery of prehistoric carvings on rock in the Nswatugi Cave.

Not only that, Matobo National Park is also a habitat for herds of leopards, civets, antelopes, baboons, and wildebeest.

4. Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park is the largest natural reserve in Zimbabwe. It is around 14,600 sq km in area.

Hwange National Park always manages to impress tourists with its beauty. Inside there are many Kalahari wood plants and teak groves.

By exploring Hwange National Park, tourists have the opportunity to see firsthand a herd of elephants, hyenas, dogs, lions, leopards, wild dogs, cheetahs, and others.

5. Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is a waterfall on the Zambezi River in southern Africa, which provides habitat for several unique species of plants and animals. This place is more than just an ordinary waterfall. Because the natural scenery that appears in front of the eyes is so stunning.

No wonder thousands of people from all over the world flock here every year. And not far from the location of the waterfall is Victoria Falls National Park.

6. Lake Mutirikwe

Lake Mutirikwi, formerly known as Lake Kyle or Kyle Dam, lies in south eastern Zimbabwe, south east of Masvingo. The shade of trees in this park really protects the reservoir which is the former Lake Kyle which was built in 1960.

Exploring Lake Mutirikwi National Park, tourists will be accompanied by a flock of ostrich, buffalo, and various species of birds. There are also many local fishermen who are looking for fresh water fish.

7. Mutare

Mutare is the most populous city in the province of Manicaland, and the third most populous city in the Zimbabwe. 

This makes it a city of civilization in the middle of the jungles of South Africa. By walking through the city, tourists will be presented with beautiful views of the Bvumba Mountains.

8. Bulawayo

Bulawayo is the second largest city in Zimbabwe, and the largest city in the country's Matabeleland region. 

Overall, the buildings in Bulawayo City have art deco and Victorian architecture. The city is the industrial and economic center of Zimbabwe. Elegant government buildings add to the impressive impression.

9. Gonarezhou National Park

Gonarezhou National Park is a national park located in south-eastern Zimbabwe. The landscape in Gonarezhou National Park is dominated by rocky cliffs and steep slopes. This makes tourists like being in Colorado or Arizona.

10. Kariba

Kariba is a resort town in Mashonaland West province, Zimbabwe, located close to the Kariba Dam at the north-eastern end of Lake Kariba, near the Zambian border. 

Kariba is the best city for hiking in Zimbabwe. Relaxing by the lake while watching the sunset is an activity not to be missed. From this place, tourists can still enjoy the beauty of Antelope Island. Every year this city manages to attract thousands of tourists from various countries to visit it.