- Victoria Falls
This is one of the wonders of the world and well worth the visit.
- Livingstone
Livingstone is situated on the Zambian side of Victoria Falls. It offers an international airport and is the base for many of the adventure companies offering tours in the area.
- Gweru Zim
Principal city of the midlands area, Gweru lies on the main road between Harare and Bulawayo. Antelope Park, where you can walk with lions, is near here.
- Bulawayo
This, the second largest city in Zimbabwe, has a strong sense of the colonial yesteryear.
- HarareZim
The capital city of Zim.
- Chimanimani
This is an beautiful mountainous area.
- Kariba Zim
An immense man made lake that divides Zimbabwe and Zambia.
- Masvingo
Home to the Zimbabwe Ruins.
Zimbabwe and Zambia
Due to the present political climate, most backpackers tend to stick to the Vic Falls area, so we have included Zambia with Zimbabwe as they both border on the Falls.
Welcome intrepid adventurers
Zim and Zambia are fantastic countries to travel in. They are cheap, the people are extraordinarily friendly and although the backpacker infrastructure is not as well developed as that of South Africa, there are some gob smackingly beautiful places that deserve to be seen. So go intrepid adventuring, throw away your preconception, maps and plans and go bush…
Zim and Zambia are fantastic countries to travel in. They are cheap, the people are extraordinarily friendly and although the backpacker infrastructure is not as well developed as that of South Africa, there are some gob smackingly beautiful places that deserve to be seen. So go intrepid adventuring, throw away your preconception, maps and plans and go bush…
Zimbabwe
All telephone numbers are provided as if phoning from within the country. The international dialling code is +263. Despite much political upheaval, Zimbabwe is still a fantastic country in which to travel. Hopefully, the warmth of its people and the beauty of the land will beat political narcissism and Zim will retain its rightful place as an awesome destination. An monumental natural phenomenon and one of the seven wonders of the world, the magnificent Victoria Falls is probably Zim’s best known attraction. It is advisable to travel with cash (ZAR or US$) into Zim.
All telephone numbers are provided as if phoning from within the country. The international dialling code is +263. Despite much political upheaval, Zimbabwe is still a fantastic country in which to travel. Hopefully, the warmth of its people and the beauty of the land will beat political narcissism and Zim will retain its rightful place as an awesome destination. An monumental natural phenomenon and one of the seven wonders of the world, the magnificent Victoria Falls is probably Zim’s best known attraction. It is advisable to travel with cash (ZAR or US$) into Zim.
Vic Falls and the Zambezi River
Vic Falls, “The smoke that thunders” retains the same impact that met Livingston when he first ventured into darkest Africa – the only difference is today, fine hotels and bush camp accommodation abound. Enjoy a evening sun-downer cruise on the Zambezi River sucking on a cold beer or glass of wine while you view the wild life that mills about its banks or get surprised by the suddenness of the setting sun. A canoe trip down the Zambezi through the Mana Pools National Park will imprint close encounters of the wild kind on your psyche forever.
Vic Falls, “The smoke that thunders” retains the same impact that met Livingston when he first ventured into darkest Africa – the only difference is today, fine hotels and bush camp accommodation abound. Enjoy a evening sun-downer cruise on the Zambezi River sucking on a cold beer or glass of wine while you view the wild life that mills about its banks or get surprised by the suddenness of the setting sun. A canoe trip down the Zambezi through the Mana Pools National Park will imprint close encounters of the wild kind on your psyche forever.
Zambia
For many years Zambia was ignored by travellers who favoured her more prosperous neighbours. Disastrous political decisions, drought and the decline in the price of copper meant that the country suffered from years of extreme poverty and a virtual collapse of her infrastructure. Fortunately her fortune has changed and the country is now becoming more accessible. National parks teeming with birds and wildlife, the spectacular Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River and Lake Kariba are all major attractions…
For many years Zambia was ignored by travellers who favoured her more prosperous neighbours. Disastrous political decisions, drought and the decline in the price of copper meant that the country suffered from years of extreme poverty and a virtual collapse of her infrastructure. Fortunately her fortune has changed and the country is now becoming more accessible. National parks teeming with birds and wildlife, the spectacular Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River and Lake Kariba are all major attractions…
Phone codes
All telephone numbers are provided as if phoning from within the country. The international dialling code is +260.
Country phone code (+260)
Places to Stay
- Fawlty Towers Zambia
One of the original backpackers in Livingstone.
- Jollyboys Camp
You are not seeing double, Jollyboys Camp is the new kid on the block in Livingstone
- Jollyboys International Backpackers
Livingstone's original backpacker and gateway to the north.
- Kariba Bush Club
On the banks of Lake Kariba, this is relatively unexploited area is home to the Tonga, who still live according to age old traditions.
- Livingstone Backpackers
This backpackers in Livingstone is close to the bus stop in Livingstone, this is town's newest backpackers.
- Shoestrings
Bright, friendly and with an essential swimming pool.
- Victoria Falls Backpackers
This owner run hostel has all the essentials for play mode - on the spot or out in the bush.
What to do
- Livingstone Trails
Safaris leaving from Gauteng and travelling to Victoria Falls via Botswana.
Tourist Offices
- Backpackers Bazaar
The experts on travel and adventure in Southern Africa, based in Vic Falls.
Feeling lucky?(randomly selected service providers from all regions)
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(Parys,Free State)
A mountain paradise.
(Ais Ais,Lesotho)
They are on the edge of the reserve and the river is in their front garden.
(Port St Johns,Wild Coast)
See Soweto the eco-friendly, local way.
(Oribi Gorge,Johannesburg)
Mad about helicopters? This place is for you.
(Port Elizabeth,Sunshine Coast)
This Stellenbosch backpackers is a favourite with big groups, churches and schools.
(Stellenbosch,Wine Region)
Kruger Inn Backpackers is a community inside a nature reserve, on the border of the Kruger National Park.
(Marloth Park,Mpumalanga)
This Stellenbosch backpackers is In the hub of town and close to all the action.
(Stellenbosch,Wine Region)
Wake up on your wild side at this stunning private game reserve
(East London,Sunshine Coast)
(Hazyview,Mpumalanga)
