Zimbabwe Essentials

This selection highlights Zimbabwe’s diverse landscapes, from the UNESCO-listed Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River to the granite peaks of the Eastern Highlands. It includes the Nyanga and Chimanimani mountains, featuring Nyangombe and Bridal Veil Falls. Wildlife observation points like Kanga Pan in Mana Pools and Guvalava Pan in Hwange offer views of indigenous fauna at permanent waterholes. The list also features Lake Chivero, a major reservoir near Harare, and the Roman Catholic Saint Theresa’s Cathedral in Gweru.

Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls is a waterfall on the Zambezi River in southern Africa, which provides habitat for several unique species of plants and…

Devil's Cataract

Victoria Falls is a waterfall on the Zambezi River in southern Africa, which provides habitat for several unique species of plants and…

Lake Chivero

Lake Chivero is a reservoir on the Manyame River in Zimbabwe. It was formerly called Lake McIlwaine in memory of Sir Robert McIlwaine, a…

World's View

Panoramic viewpoint in Nyanga National Park situated at the edge of the escarpment, offering views of the lowlands and the Troutbeck area.

Nyangombe Falls

A series of tiered cascades on the Nyangombe River within Nyanga National Park, accessible via a short hiking trail.

Bridal Veil Falls

A narrow waterfall dropping approximately 50 meters into a natural pool, located within the Chimanimani Eland Sanctuary.

Pork Pie

A prominent hill and viewpoint in Chimanimani overlooking the village and the surrounding mountain range.

Kanga Pan

A permanent waterhole in a remote section of Mana Pools National Park, providing a vital water source for elephants, lions, and leopards.

Viewingpoint Guvalava Pan (Platform)

An elevated wooden observation deck in Hwange National Park situated beside a seasonal pan used by large herds of elephants and plains game.

Saint Theresa's Cathedral

A Roman Catholic cathedral in Gweru featuring traditional ecclesiastical architecture and serving as the seat of the Diocese of Gweru.