Destination

Zimbabwe

Why visit?

Why visit Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe delivers iconic Victoria Falls, massive Hwange elephant herds, and the wild Zambezi Valley - all with world-class guiding and a conservation ethic that runs deep. From canoeing the Zambezi to walking with rhino in Matobo, Zimbabwe delivers raw, authentic Africa.


Unique

What makes Zimbabwe unique

  • Victoria Falls - the Smoke that Thunders, devil's pool, white-water rafting, sunset cruises, helicopter flips.
  • Hwange National Park - 45,000+ elephants, painted dogs, 100+ mammal species, waterhole hides.
  • Mana Pools - UNESCO site, Zambezi canoeing, walking safaris, predator density, remote wilderness.
  • Matobo Hills - ancient granites, rhino tracking on foot, San rock art, Cecil Rhodes' grave.

Getting there

How to get there

Fly into Victoria Falls (VFA) or Harare (HRE) - connections via Johannesburg, Addis, Nairobi, Doha. Light aircraft to Hwange, Mana Pools, Matobo. Leshy arranges private charters and road transfers.


Seasons

When to visit

May - October (dry) for peak game, Falls at full flow (Feb - May). November - April - lush, birding, newborns, green season rates.


Prime locations

Where to go

  • Victoria Falls World's largest curtain of water, adventure hub, luxury riverside lodges.
  • Hwange NP 45k+ elephants, painted dogs, waterhole hides, predator capital.
  • Mana Pools Zambezi canoeing, walking safaris, remote wilderness, predators.
  • Matobo Hills Rhino tracking on foot, ancient rock art, spiritual landscape.