Zimbabwe - The World Of Wonders

Zimbabwe's economy is largely dependent on exports of minerals, agriculture, platinum mining and tourism. It is a home to various cultures, beliefs and ritual ceremonies, craftsmanship in pottery, basketry, jewellery, carving, national parks, the great ruins, botanical parks, museums, the largest waterfall in the world, wildlife, and so much more. English is the official language apart from Shona and Ndebele. Set in the Southern part of the African continent, Zimbabwe is frequently visited by the visitors seeking solace away from the bustling city life.

Peak of Adventure!!

So if you want to be on-top-of-the world head to mount Inyangani (8504ft near the Inyanga National Park in eastern highlands of Zimbabwe), or the Vumba (lying 25 km in the south east of Mutare and Chimanimani mountain ranges) and treat yourself to a visual delight of lush green pine forests, ravines, sharp cliffs, shiny streams with sparkling trout and you might just get lucky to get a glimpse of rare wild life.

Moving down to the plains, the Hwange National Park (in between the Bulawayo and Vic Falls in Zimbabwe), offers hunting and safari expeditions adhering to the national conservation program can really test that 'adventurous' in you. Shoot with your lens [only]; leopards, antelopes, cheetahs and other exotic wild life.

History's Mystery

If you think history-is-mystery then visit the Khami (in the western part of modern city of Bulawayo), Dhlo-Dhlo (80 kms away from Gweru) and Naletale ruins (in Matabeleland north just 25 kilometres east of Shangani), and these ancient ruined cities are sure to capture your imagination, and if you want to indulge in something more spectacular and larger than life, the Victoria Falls is the place. 600 million litres of water per plunge, 1.5 miles wide, spray visibility 20 miles is sure to thrill the living daylights out of you.

Other attractions are the Modern Museum, Art Galleries, the Larvon Bird Garden, Ewanrigg Botanical Gardens, beautiful landscaped parks, and the Rhodes Matopos National Park, famous for its granite boulders jutting skyward from the bowels of the earth is sheer spectacle, and all this complemented with a pleasant climate makes Zimbabwe the 'Sunshine City'. Bulawayo is Zimbabwe's second city and a major commercial, industrial hub and favourite with tourists for shopping local stuff.

Bon Appetite!

Cornmeal is the staple food for Zimbabweans, which is used to make porridge or locally known as Sadza, which is eaten with a side dish consisting of lamb, beef, chicken or vegetables. For the tourists it offers a huge palate of local and international cuisine provided you are game for it! Springbok [African Gazelle], Kudu [Large Antelope] Impala [Antelope] or how about some Crocodile Tail or Warthog, sounds yummy but folks don't worry there is aplenty for those with lighter taste-buds. Harare Restaurant in the 336 Herbert Chitepo Avenue, Harare is ideal for tasting the delicacies including Warthog at the most exclusive rates.

Wild Geese Lodge, Amanzi's, Sopranos, Victoria 22, at Harare offer sumptuous, inexpensive meals and drinks, all with a colonial touch is sure to make your day and night! For the seafood lovers 'Fishmonger' is a must visit, gorge on lobsters, crabs, and fresh scallops and on your way back from the Victoria Falls, check out The Boma and enjoy being served beef, pork, fish and chicken on cast iron plates. Lager-lovers get blessed by the 'Witch Doctor', cheers!!

And if all this has failed to excite your insatiable appetite for adventure and fun, take a leap of the Victoria Falls [Bungee Jumping]. Zimbabwe will certainly not disappoint you as far as holidays are concerned. You can plan family holidays or honeymoon trip to Zimbabwe and can rest assured of the beauty and exquisiteness that you can view and experience.

So, go ahead and book your holidays now! Also, book well in advance to avoid any confusions at the end.

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Article Source: Prer_Malhan

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