Introduction PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, National Parks, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Religion and beliefs, Education, Culture Chapter 2 Zimbabwe Wildlife Guide Mammals, Reptiles, Birds Chapter 3 Planning and Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Planning your trip, Suggested itineraries, Wildlife activities, Tourist information, ZimParks, Tour operators and agents, Red tape, Getting there and away, Women travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, Travelling with children, Travelling with a disability, What to take, Electricity, Money and budgeting, Getting around, Maps and GPS, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Opening times, Media and communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively Chapter 4 Health and Safety Health, Safety PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 5 Victoria Falls and Surrounds History, When to visit, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Activities, Zambezi National Park, Kazuma Pan National Park Chapter 6 Hwange Hwange town, Hwange National Park, Towards Bulawayo Chapter 7 Lake Kariba and the Zambezi Valley Deka to Binga, Chizarira National Park, Matusadona National Park, Lake Kariba, The Middle Zambezi, including Mana Pools Chapter 8 Harare and Surrounds History, Getting there, Getting around, Tourist information and tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Northwest of Harare, Southwest of Harare, Chitungwiza, Southeast of Harare, Northeast of Harare, North of Harare Chapter 9 Central Zimbabwe Kadoma, Kwekwe, Gweru, Zvishavane, Masvingo, Great Zimbabwe Chapter 10 Bulawayo and Surrounds History, Getting there, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Around Bulawayo, Matobo Hills, Plumtree Chapter 11 Southern Zimbabwe Beitbridge, The A6 from Beitbridge to Bulawayo, Lowveld towns, Gonarezhou National Park, Around Gonarezhou National Park Chapter 12 The Eastern Highlands Getting there and around, Southern area, Central area, Northern area Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Glossary Appendix 3 Further Information Index Index of Advertisers.