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Other animals follow herds of giraffe using them as an early predator warning system.
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There can be no doubt that the Victoria Falls is
one of the world's greatest natural spectacles.
On discovering them in 1855, David Livingstone wrote in his dairy
"scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight". Today, you can take that angel flight in a microlight, bungee jump off the railway bridge or go
white water rafting
through the Batoka Gorge downstream of the falls. Travel on through the town of Bulawayo to
Matobo Hills (bald headed ones) granite outcrops.
This land is sacred ground and is the Ndebele's rain shrine to Mwari, the god of their ancestors.
Pass through
the dry and dusty mining and farming town
of Masvingo onto Great Zimbabwe,
the ruined city of a medieval African kingdom.
Built entirely of stone, the main ruins span more than 7 square kilometres and
were declared a World Heritage Site in 1986.
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| From the Editor |
Zimbabwe is a destination of unrivalled tourism attractions.
From the majestic Victoria Falls, named for Queen Victoria, to the
Monomotapa Empire,
medieval ruins of Great Zimbabwe, you will find a nation of warm, friendly people who will always welcome you with a smile! Whether you are lying in a tent listening to hippos play in the river nearby or dancing the night away at an all-night Afro-jazz club, there's more than enough room to raise a carton of chibuku to your lips and celebrate this fascinating country!
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| Yours in Travel |
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| Plunging 111 metres into a cataract of black rock,
the Victoria Falls or Mosi-o-Tunya (the Smoke that Thunders), is an adventure paradise, surrounded by beauty and wildlife. |
The
Matobo Hills
are a wilderness land of massive rock outcrops. Rich in history, the area is known for its vibrant bushmen paintings and is the final resting place of Cecil John Rhodes.
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One of Africa's most well-preserved archaeological sites, the Great Zimbabwe Ruins are steeped in legend and tradition.
The "House of Stone" was associated with wealth and leadership. |
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Mammals of Africa |
Trees of Africa |
Birds of Africa |
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Giraffe are semi gregarious and found in small groups.
Ancient cultures in Africa revered this mammal and commonly depicted it in prehistoric rock paintings.
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Indigenous to Zimbabwe, the Masasa Tree leaves turn different colours throughout the year depending on the temperature and soil conditions. |
Primarily grassland birds, the male species of the Red Bishop in breeding plumage is unmistakable while the females and non-breeding birds are often overlooked. |
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Beer of Africa |
Foods of Africa |
Culture & Art of Africa |
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| Chibuku is a brewery in Zimbabwe. The beer is Chibuku Shake Shake (so called because it separates out and must be shaken). It is sold in paper cartons.
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Zimbabwe's native cuisine is sadza,
a cooked porridge made from ground maize.
It is eaten with milk and sugar or with a relish which often includes some type of meat. |
The Shona people often express their spiritual and cultural beliefs in their world renowned stonework. It
is perhaps the most important new art form from Africa! |
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