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Warm, friendly smiling faces, welcoming attitude, helping hands is the Zimbabwe’s hallmark. Hospitality is second nature to us all - the Shona in the northern regions and the Ndebele in the western parts of the country. Hospitality is inherent complemented by Zimbabwe’s beacon in literacy of the highest standard in the whole of Africa.
Harare (before 1982 known as Salisbury) is the largest city and capital of Zimbabwe. It has an estimated population of 1,606,000 (2009), with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan area (2006). Administratively, Harare is an independent city equivalent to a province. It is Zimbabwe's largest city and its administrative, commercial, and communications centre. The city is a trade centre for tobacco, maize, cotton, and citrus fruits. Manufactures include textiles, steel, and chemicals, and gold is mined in the area. Harare is situated at an elevation of 1483 metres (4865 feet) and its climate falls into the warm temperate category.
You would be missing out on one of the greatest African ADVENTURES if you did not take a walking safari while in Zimbabwe. The guides are ranked the best on the continent. You can be “in the adventure” by walking or canoeing up to big game. Experience some of the best game viewing by vehicle on the continent with opportunities to see the difficult-to-find wild dog in Mana Pools, black rhino in Matusadona and huge herds of elephants in Hwange.A shared sunset at a waterhole with these giants will be forever embedded in your memory.
Zimbabwe is a song which, once heard, is never forgotten; a mood to suit the needs of any soul, any time; a spell that binds all those who know her. Her voice brings forth many melodies. Welcome to Zimbabwe, a land rich in diversity ranging from low-lying semi-desert to lush highlands strewn with forests and lakes. Situated on a high plateau in Southern Africa and covering 390 245 Km.
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