Zimbabwe Highlights ZIMBABWE GENERAL INFORMATION VIDEO COMPILATION PHOTO GALLERY GENERAL INFORMATION Beauty, History and Resilience Zimbabwe is a country of Beauty, History and Resillience. Bordering South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique. Renowned for its spectacular scenery, abundant wildlife, rich history and warm hospitality, it offers overlanders an authentic African experience despite the political and economic challenges it has faced. Zimbabwe was once dubbd the bread basket of Africa but it lost more than 12 billion in agriculture revenue since Robert Mugabe came to power and started seizing farms from white citizens. One of Africa’s strongest economies shrank to half the size it had been since independence from the UK in 1980. Zimbabwe declined from the bread basket of Africa to the basket case Our first visit was in 2010 during the rule of Robert Mugabe, who had led the country since independence in 1980. Zimbabwe was in severe economic crisis and hyperinflation after adopting the US dollar, and even considering the Chinese Yuan as its nationl currency? Politics remained a sensitive topic, but we found the people remarkably friendly, resilient and optimistic, welcoming us as overlanders with genuine warmth. The country’s greatest attraction is Victoria Falls, one of the world’s largest waterfalls, known as “The Smoke That Thunders.” Zimbabwe is also famous for outstanding safaris in Hwange National Park, History comes alive at Great Zimbabwe, the magnificent stone ruins of a powerful medieval African kingdom that gave the country its name, while Matobo National Park is celebrated for its dramatic granite landscapes, ancient rock art and white rhinos. The capital, Harare, offers a glimpse into everyday Zimbabwean life, with leafy streets, markets and museums. The rainy season brings lush landscapes and Victoria Falls at its most powerful. Looking back, what we remember most is not the politics, but the resilience and kindness of the Zimbabwean people. Their warmth, combined with the country’s extraordinary natural beauty and fascinating history, made Zimbabwe a destination we will never forget. 2. VIDEO COMPILATION A. ZIMBABWE https://www.doubledutchworldsafari.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Zimbabwe-LOW-RES.mp4 3. PHOTO GALLERY (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)