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Victoria Falls

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The Victoria Falls are known locally as Mosi-Oa-Tunya , "the Smoke that Thunders". The mighty Zambezi River takes a suicidal dive over a precipice over two kilometres wide, plunging 100m at a…

Credit to Neil Shedden
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Bungee Jumping at Victoria Falls

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The Victoria Falls Bridge majestically straddles the Batoka Gorge below the Falls. It is 111 metres above the water and that's how far you'll drop if you decide to take on the world's highest…

A view of the bridge you'll jump from! Photo credit to A Turton
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Hwange National Park

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Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe's largest game reserve has the highest diversity of mammals for any national park in the world. Walking, driving and horseback safaris are a popular way to see…

Brown hyena cubs get acquainted. Credit to Wilderness Safaris
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Surfing the Zambezi Gorge

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You probably won't be able to stand up all the way - in fact you're not even meant to try - but body-surfing the gorge below the Victoria Falls is the coolest adventure activity on the block.

A view of the mighty Victoria Falls. Credit Derek Lock Photo by Derek Lock
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Hiking Zimbabwe's Highest Mountain

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Nyanga National Park is a tranquil place of forests and rolling grasslands rising up to Mount Nyangani, Zimbabwe's highest mountain at 2592m. Popular for weekend hiking, swimming in natural…

Photo credit to Derek Lock
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Mana Pools National Park

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Mana Pools National Park is on the southern bank of the Zambezi River and is one of southern Africa's top walking and canoe safari destinations, not to mention a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

A herd of elephants. Photo by Dana Allen. Courtesy of Wilderness Safaris
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Matopos National Park

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The ancient hills in Matopos National Park have always been a mystical place. Tribes over the centuries have taken refuge there in times of war, Stone Age hunter-gatherers have decorated caves…

The granite outcrops of Matopas National Park. Credit to Travellers Worldwide Travellers Worldwide
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National Gallery of Zimbabwe

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The National Gallery of Zimbabwe is a testament to the Shona art movement and the natural creative potential of indigenous Zimbabwean people. The museum was home to Frank McEwen's Workshop…

Shona sculpture artist Stephen Murenza crouches beside one of his works Photo courtesy of www.africainstone.co.uk
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National Archives

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Since its establishment in 1935, the National Archives of Zimbabwe (NAZ) has been the storehouse of the nation's documented history. It houses a priceless collection of diaries, notebooks and…

The Zimbabwean flag
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Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences

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The Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences is the only museum in Zimbabwe with a comprehensive collection of traditional musical instruments. The rest of the collection dates back to 1903 and…

Mbira dza vadzimu, a traditional instrument of the Shona people Photo by N. Scott Robinson. Courtesy of www.nscottrobinson.com
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African Unity Square

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harare's African Unity Square was once a venue for popular gatherings, demonstrations and a flower market, but for political reasons these activities no longer take place here.

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National Botanic Gardens

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The National Botanic Gardens in Harare are home to 900 species of trees and shrubs. The Desert House has a collection of more than 240 plant species from the arid and semi-arid areas of…

A Flame Lily. Photo by Dana Allen. Courtesy of Wilderness Safaris
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Lake Chivero Recreational Park

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Lake Chivero is a haven for watersports fanatics, bird watchers and nature lovers. The southern shore is home to zebra, giraffe and a variety of antelope. Activities available include horse…

Zebras. Photo by Michael Poliza. Courtesy of Wilderness Safaris
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Great Zimbabwe

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Great Zimbabwe (also known as the Zimbabwe ruins) comprises some of Sub-Saharan Africa's oldest and largest structures. The stone ruins date back to the 11th century and are scattered over…

The entrance to Great Zimbabwe. Credit to Travellers Worldwide
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Chimanimani National Park

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Chimanimani National Park is home to steep sandstone peaks and towers, yellow-wood and cedar trees, protea, ferns and orchids, as well as clear mountain pools and waterfalls, accessible only…

Mystacidium orchids. Photo by Dana Allen. Courtesy of Wilderness Safaris
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Doon Estate

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Doon Estate, old railway workers' houses converted into shops in Msasa's industrial area, offers a wide selection of quality crafts, jewellery, pottery and artwork.

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Inside Out

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In this small house in Arundel, each room is themed with different craft work and you can pick up quality fabric products, candles, wine glasses, hard wood games, metal bird sculptures and much more.

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Feredays

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Feredays in Borrowdale specialises in safari clothing, camping and fishing - everything you need on a safari or adventure holiday. There's a selection of books by local authors, with great…

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Lucky Strike Bowling Alley

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Slip into the well-worn hired shoes and settle down at a lane for the evening at the Lucky Strike Bowling Alley. Celebrate knocking down ten pins with a beer at the bar.

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Billy Fudpuckers

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Billy Fudpuckers, in the Newlands Shopping Centre, attracts a mixed crowd of beautiful, upwardly mobile characters and stays open till late.

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The Manchurian

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The Manchurian is famous for its Mongolian stir-fry and barbecue. Fill your bowl as many times as you like with a selection of fresh vegetables, meat (including game) and choice of sauce, and…

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