A Land of Adventure and Natural Wonders

Zimbabwe is a Big Five game viewing destination – meaning that its parks and reserves are home to elephants, cape buffalo, lions, leopards, and the endangered black and white rhinoceros.

In addition to these iconic animals, you’ll also find other popular safari sightings such as giraffes, zebras, hyenas, wildebeest, hippos, cheetahs, and a large variety of antelopes. A more than 500 species of mammals, and 131 species of fish, reside within Zimbabwe. For those wanting to see something a little different, Zimbabwe is home to less commonly sighted animals including the sable antelope, African wild dogs, bat-eared foxes, and brown hyenas, blue duikers, camango monkeys.

Bird watchers will find plenty to occupy them as well, as Zimbabwe is home to more than 685 species of bird life including hornbills, turacos, snipes, and bee-eaters. One third of the world eagle population is in Matobo National Park.

A canoe safari offers a refreshing and immersive alternative to the traditional game drive, replacing the safari vehicle with the gentle movement of water and the sounds of nature all around you. As you glide quietly along winding rivers and calm channels, you enter the heart of the wilderness in a way that feels both intimate and deeply peaceful.

This slower pace brings you remarkably close to a rich variety of water-dwelling wildlife. Hippos surface just metres away, crocodiles bask along the riverbanks, and an incredible diversity of birdlife fills the air with color and sound. The stillness of the canoe allows you to observe without disturbance, creating rare, up-close encounters that feel completely natural and unfiltered. Along the shoreline, scenes of daily life unfold in full view. Elephant families gather to drink and bathe in the shallows, buffalo herds graze calmly nearby, and antelope move cautiously through the reeds. Even predators can be spotted resting in the shade, conserving energy as they wait for cooler hours to return.

Perfect as a complement to a classic game drive, it adds depth and contrast to any safari journey, offering a rare perspective on Africa’s wildlife and the ecosystems that sustain it.

There's something about camping beneath the starry skies and hearing the distant noises from elephants and lions or the chuckling of hyenas that epitomises the safari experience.

In Zimbabwe, camping offers a wide range of experiences to suit every kind of traveler. From simple, back-to-basics bush camps with crackling campfires, sleeping bags, and the raw beauty of nature all around you, to luxurious tented lodges with en-suite bathrooms, gourmet dining, and four-poster beds beneath canvas ceilings, there is something for everyone.

Whether you choose rustic adventure or refined comfort, the connection to the wilderness remains the same. Days are spent exploring wildlife-rich landscapes, while nights bring a sense of calm, wonder, and anticipation under a sky illuminated by countless stars.