Untamed Beauty & Unparalleled Wildlife
Zimbabwe is a connoisseur's safari — wild, uncrowded, and guided by some of the most highly qualified guides on the continent. Here the safari is active: you explore on foot in Mana Pools and by canoe along the Zambezi, getting closer to the wilderness than almost anywhere else in Africa.
From the thunder of Victoria Falls to the vast elephant herds of Hwange, Zimbabwe rewards travellers who want depth, authenticity, and genuine wilderness over crowds.
The dry season (June–October) is prime: thinning bush and shrinking water sources concentrate game, and Mana Pools is at its best. The green season (November–March) brings lush scenery, newborn animals and superb birding, though some walking camps close.
"The Smoke that Thunders" — a mile-wide curtain of falling water and the adventure capital of the region.
Zimbabwe’s largest park, famous for vast elephant herds and strong predator populations around its waterholes.
A UNESCO World Heritage Zambezi floodplain — the home of walking and canoeing safaris among wildlife.
Wild Lake Kariba shoreline, a reviving wilderness of rugged beauty.
Remote red cliffs and elephants in the far southeast — the "Place of Elephants".
The Falls, sundowner cruises and adventure activities.
Elephant herds and big-cat country at the waterholes.
Walking and canoeing on the Zambezi floodplain.
A classic Zimbabwe journey of around 10 days — shaped entirely around you. Every Emmet Africa journey is built around you — tell us your dates and dreams and we’ll craft the rest.