ZimbabweBradt Travel Guides, 2013 - 380 pages As political tension relaxes, wildlife enthusiasts and curious tourists are returning to Zimbabwe. With some of the finest national parks in Africa, the country is blessed with stunning landscapes and an abundance of wildlife. The mighty Zambezi River offers adventure holidays, and Victoria Falls will leave visitors breathless, while the range of birdlife draws enthusiasts year-round. Game viewing in some of Africa's greatest national parks is a rewarding experience and this guide offers in-depth information on the facilities, advice on itinerary planning as well as how to select a safari. Accommodation is covered with up-to-date information on everything from luxury safari camps to budget stays for younger travellers who arrive overland, heading for the fast flowing waters of the Zambezi gorge. |
Table des matières
1 Background Information | 3 |
2 Natural History and Conservation | 31 |
3 Practical Information | 67 |
the Guide | 151 |
4 Harare | 153 |
5 Central Zimbabwe | 175 |
Zimbabwe in colour ii | 196 |
6 Lake Kariba and the Zambezi Valley | 201 |
9 Bulawayo | 291 |
10 Southern Zimbabwe | 319 |
11 The Eastern Highlands | 335 |
Language | 367 |
Glossary | 369 |
Further Information | 372 |
| 375 | |
Back cover | 382 |
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