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Situation
Zimbabwe is situated on a high plateau in the South Central of
Africa, between the Limpopo and Zambezi rivers. It is landlocked
and bordered by Zambia to the north and northwest, by South Africa
to the south, by Mozambique to the east and northeast and by Botswana
to the South West.
Climate
Warm without being oppressive and with a daily average sunshine
ranging from four to ten hours all year round. It is very hot
and dry from August to October while summer (the rainy season)
runs from November to April. A dry winter follows in May to July
each year.
Languages
Official Language: English. Other: Shona and Sindebele are widely
spoken as well as other major vernacular languages.
Currency
Zimbabwe’s unit of currency is the Zimbabwean Dollar (ZW$)
which is divided into 100 Cents.
Health Precautions
Prophylactics/anti-malaria medication is a necessity for visitors to Zimbabwe.
A yellow fever certificate required for anyone arriving from or transiting infected
areas.
Highlights
Victoria Falls, Kariba, Hwange.
Best Known for:
Victoria Falls and Lake Kariba, the second largest man-made lake in the World.
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Zimbabwe:
The landlocked country of Zimbabwe is a captivating land of teak
woodlands, granite outcrops and diverse wildlife. But it is the
mighty Victoria Falls, one of the greatest natural wonders on
earth, that provides the country with its most compelling attraction.
Below the Falls the narrow Zambezi gorge offers the most exciting
and safest Grade 5 white-water rafting in the world. Bungi-jumpers
and other adventurers flock here to pit their skill against the
Zambezi’s might, whilst more leisurely travellers soak in
the area’s stunning beauty and wildlife.
Surrounding Victoria Falls, enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing
in the wilderness areas which stretch into Botswana, Zambia and
Namibia’s Caprivi Strip. Cross the border into nearby Chobe
National Park to view herds of elephant, or take advantage of
the many safari excursions around Victoria Falls itself. |
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