Top Destinations in the Country

The huge number of tourist attractions, the country’s diverse culture and history, the abundance of wildlife, and its people are what attract tourists to visit and explore the country. As national parks are scattered across the country, you can experience the wildlife of the country in every corner that you are in. With that, you should not miss out on stopping by and discovering the hidden beauty of the country

Mukuvisi Woodlands

As this country is abundant in wildlife, the Mukuvisi Woodlands Environmental Center is one of the places in Harare, Zimbabwe, where you can witness the country’s natural beauty along with its rich wildlife. Some of the animals that roam around the 265-hectare woodland are giraffes and zebras.

The center is open all year long from 8 AM to 5 PM. The entrance fee for children and adults are $3 and $4, respectively. You can either go on a guided tour for $10 and go birdwatching for three hours that will cost $20. The best time to visit the center is during Sundays as you can possibly roam free in the center.

Harare Botanical Garden

This country is also not short in terms of relaxing natural beauty. The park mostly includes the 750 species of plant found here. There are also endangered local species and numerous exotic species from countries like India, South America, and Australia. It is the best place to unwind after a tiring tour around the city of Harare.

The botanical garden is open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM. The entrance fee is $2 for every adult or child. There are also parking spaces in the area that cost about $3. You can go strolling around the park. If you ever get hungry, there is also a restaurant where you can enjoy a meal.

Chapungu Sculpture Park

The Chapungu Sculpture Park in Harare is a perfect place for artists and all tourists, and locals who love the arts. The creation of this center came to life with the purpose of helping stone-budding artists get exposure. Some artists’ works are sold abroad, and some of them are displayed in the park.

The park is open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM. The best time to visit the park is in the months of May up until September. These months are perfect for a getaway in the park as the climate is not that hot. If you love strolling in the park and witnessing different sculpture designs, then you should stop by the Chapungu Sculpture Park.

Railway Museum

The railway museum in the city Bulawayo lets tourists and locals know and understand the railway system history of the country. The museum has exhibits of numerous different models and information panels that tell the development and improvement of the train and tracks of the country. It opened in 1972 and has old steam locomotives from 1897.

The Railway Museum is open all year round from 8 AM to 4 PM. There is an entrance fee that you should pay before you can enter and explore the museum. A 2-hour and 30-minute tour of the museum should be enough for you to learn and understand the country’s railway history.

National History Museum of Zimbabwe

The National History Museum of Zimbabwe sits in the second largest city of in this country, Bulawayo. The three-floored museum houses important research collections that narrate the history of Zimbabwe. It is circular in structure and has nine galleries and a lecture hall. The museum can house over 120 people. There is also a cafeteria if ever you get hungry after the museum tour.

The entrance fee to the museum will cost $10 for tourists and $5 for local residents. As it is open 8:30 AM up until 5 PM, you can stay in the museum for as long as you want. Visiting the National History Museum of Zimbabwe will give you an insight into the history of the country and how it became the country that it is in the present time.

Khami Ruins

The Khami Ruins is one of the six UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Zimbabwe. The site constitutes one of the greatest empires of South Africa, the Kalanga Kingdom of Butwa of the Torwa. The site was abandoned in the mid-17th century. It is terraced walls that are decorated with stones.

Khami Ruins is open all throughout the year from 8 AM to 5 PM. Visitors are required to pay $3 for adult residents, $1 child residents, $10 adult tourists, and $5 for child tourists. Parking spaces are also available near the area.

Victoria Falls

Another UNESCO World Heritage Site in this country, Victoria Falls, is famous for having the largest sheets of water that fall to the ground. The falls lie in the Victoria Falls National Park, where you can experience a lot of recreational activities and also the rich wildlife of Zimbabwe. The water makes a massive noise falling to the Zambezi River.

The national park is open from 6 AM to 6 PM. As there are a lot of things that you can do in the park, including witnessing Victoria Falls, a 4-hour tour is recommended. Tourists and locals are required to pay $20 and $2, respectively. You should visit the park during the months of February up to May to witness the water flowing at its greatest volume.