Guided Attractions Across Zimbabwe
Most attraction tours in Zimbabwe are guided visits to a handful of well-known places: the falls, the gorge, two wildlife projects, a rhino reserve and the stone city near Masvingo. Fees change often, so confirm each one with the operator or the park before you go.
Victoria Falls rainforest
Entry to the Zimbabwe-side rainforest in Victoria Falls National Park is about US$58 for international visitors per entry, with a lower rate for SADC residents and a much lower one for Zimbabwe residents. Children under 12 pay half price and under 6s are free. The ticket is single entry, so leaving through the turnstile means paying again. Wear rain gear in the spray and take care near the cliff edges, where barriers are low or missing at some viewpoints.
Helicopter flights
The usual “Flight of Angels” lasts 12 to 13 minutes and covers the falls and the gorge. Resellers price it at about US$150 to 190, with a park levy of about US$18 on top. The Zambezi Helicopter Company (a Shearwater business) flies from the Zimbabwe side, while Batoka Sky flies from the Zambian side.
Wildlife projects
The Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust is visited on organised tours and covers wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, human-wildlife conflict and anti-poaching work. Painted Dog Conservation has a visitor centre at Dete, opposite Hwange National Park Airport and outside the park. It is free and donation-based, and a visit takes up to about 2 hours.
Hwange game drives
Open-vehicle drives with a lodge or licensed operator are the standard way to see Hwange. A ZimParks daily conservation fee and a vehicle fee apply, so ask for both in writing. The best viewing is from August to November, and October can pass 40 C.
Matobo rhino tracking
Near Bulawayo, Matobo National Park offers rhino tracking on foot with a guide and trained trackers. A walking permit, park entry and the guide are all charged, and the total varies between operators. The walk starts early and crosses uneven granite, and the aim is to watch wild rhinos from a respectful distance. Wear sturdy shoes and follow the guide’s instructions.
Great Zimbabwe and Khami
Great Zimbabwe, a UNESCO World Heritage site inscribed in 1986, is about 27 km south-east of Masvingo. Its granite walls were built without mortar, and the Great Enclosure’s outer wall is about 250 m long and up to about 10 m high. A site guide can be hired at the entrance. Khami Ruins, inscribed in the same year, lie about 22 km west of Bulawayo and are known for their terraced dry-stone walls.
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