Zimbabwe At Its Best
Defining Zimbabwe in one phrase would be like “African Paradise” because of its fantastic safaris, dynamic culture, breathtaking sceneries and welcoming environment. It is bordered with some of the most energetic nations of Africa such as Zambia in north, Mozambique in east and northeast, South Africa in south and Botswana in southeast and west of the country. It is certain to feel the difference of culture on borders of the two countries. The influenced Zimbabwe, by other neighboring countries, looks more attractive to tourist as they can explore the varied cultures at one place. It is defined as The African Paradise because of its never ending persuade on visitors.
After mineral exports and agriculture, Zimbabwe mostly relies on its tourism industry that is contributing a huge amount in country’s revenue. The country had succeeded to get the interests of international tourists, right after its independence. In 1980 the total number of tourists’ arrivals was 240,000 but in 1990 the number had been reached to 550,000. Amazingly it reached to more than two million in 1999, which was the highest number of tourist’s rivals in last century after its independence. Zimbabwe government is promoting tourism by utilizing its exceptional geographic location. It earns over $400 million in foreign currency a year and gives 5 percent of the total GDP of the country. To promote tourism in the country the national air line named Air Zimbabwe offers cheap flights to Zimbabwe from any major airport of the world.
As the country was ruled under the British government for several years so English is widely spoken throughout the country, especially in the cities. Apart from English, Shona is another widely spoken language in the country but it is mostly used in rural areas. There are different radio and TV channels which are telecasted in Shone, Ndebele and English.
Worth Seeing Destinations
The land of Zimbabwe is full of natural attraction in which the Mountain Series has got separate position. Mount Nyangani, The Nyanga National Park and Bvumba Mountains are the main reason to make this Mountain Series outstanding. If you are history lover then Great Zimbabwe ruins in Masvingo would be the ideal place for you. In addition to this, Khami Ruins, Great Zimbabwe, Dhlo-Dhlo and Naletle are some other worth seeing ruins which were constructed in an exceptional dry stone style.
Bulawayo, City of Kings, is the 2nd largest city of Zimbabwe after the capital Harare. It is quite popular among South Africa’s investors because of its rising industries. Apart from businessmen, geologists also take interest due to its ancient geological activities. Almost all tourists don’t consider their Zimbabwe trip without visiting Bulawayo because of traditions, culture and tourist attractions.
For wildlife lovers Zimbabwe is more like a diamond as it offers 8 national parks in which Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls National Park are most popular. These national parks offer BIG 5 with the addition of baboons, Vervet monkeys, Zebra and antelope etc. After so much to offer Zimbabwe becomes the best destination for traveling so just pack your luggage and enjoy your holidays.
Due to the overwhelming demand by the European tourists, a number of companies are offering cheap flights to Harare. Analysts say that tourism will make Zimbabwe the African tiger.

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