Many people only touch on this wonderful country when they add a visit to the spectacular Victoria Falls to a Botswana or South Africa trip but in doing so they are missing some fascinating areas. Zimbabwe has a lot to offer; it is a beautiful country with a temperate climate and a wide variety of ecosystems to explore. The great Zambezi River cuts along its northern frontier to form the border with Zambia, while the more languid Limpopo forms the southern border with South Africa. Both rivers flow in tropical low-lying valleys where wildlife is abundant. The central plateau is dominated by open woodland and is extensively utilized for farming.

Two landmarks on the plateau are the Matobo National Park and Great Zimbabwe - the ruins of one of Africa's earliest civilizations. To the east, a long chain of mountains (actually the southern most tip of the Great Rift Valley) rises up off the central plateau and these "Eastern Highlands" provide a wonderful opportunity for hiking and seeking out plants and animals not found elsewhere in the region.