30 days in Zimbabwe Itinerary

Regarded as the nation's leading commercial, financial, and communications center, Harare attracts tourists with its modern architecture mixed with British colonial influence and traditional African flair.

Harare is known for parks, zoos & aquariums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Kuimba Shiri Bird Sanctuary, get to know the resident critters at Lion and Cheetah Park, don't miss a visit to Balancing Rocks, and soothe aching muscles at Amara's Health Spa.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Harare online journey planner.

Exeter, UK to Harare is an approximately 26-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central Africa Time is 2 hours. June in Harare sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can go by car to Nyanga.

Nyanga is a town in Zimbabwe. Kick off your visit on the 9th (Wed): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Nyangani and then make a trip to World's View. On your second day here, admire the sheer force of Inyangombe Falls and then take in the dramatic scenery at Mtarazi Falls.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Nyanga trip itinerary maker site.

Getting from Harare to Nyanga by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and taxi. June in Nyanga sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to drive to Chimanimani.

Chimanimani District is a mountainous area in the province of Manicaland, eastern Zimbabwe. Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): admire the sheer force of Bridal Veil Falls and then take in the awesome beauty at Chimanimani Mountains National Park.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Chimanimani day trip site.

Getting from Nyanga to Chimanimani by car takes about 4 hours. Traveling from Nyanga in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Chimanimani, with lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Chiredzi.

Chiredzi is a small town in Masvingo province in south-east Zimbabwe. Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): explore the striking landscape of Gonarezhou National Park.

To find ratings and more tourist information, read Chiredzi visit planner.

Getting from Chimanimani to Chiredzi by car takes about 4 hours. Traveling from Chimanimani in June, you will find days in Chiredzi are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to drive to Masvingo.

Masvingo is a town in south-eastern Zimbabwe and the capital of Masvingo Province. Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): explore the activities along Kyle Recreational Park. On the 14th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: delve into the distant past at Great Zimbabwe National Monument.

For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Masvingo trip planner.

You can drive from Chiredzi to Masvingo in 3 hours. Another option is to do a combination of train and taxi. Traveling from Chiredzi in June, expect Masvingo to be a bit cooler, temps between 26°C and 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Gweru.

Gweru is a city near the centre of Zimbabwe. Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): stroll through Antelope Park and then pause for some serene contemplation at St Theresa Cathedral.

For more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Gweru trip planner.

You can drive from Masvingo to Gweru in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train. In June, daytime highs in Gweru are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to drive to Bulawayo.

A vacation in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's second-largest city, offers a pleasant base for wider explorations of some of the country's national parks and game reserves.

Bulawayo is known for museums, nature, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the wealth of natural beauty at Matobo National Park, soothe aching muscles at The Haven Relaxation and Beauty Spa, walk around The Hillside Dams Conservancy, and take an exotic tour of Ride Zimbabwe.

To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Bulawayo day trip planning app.

Drive from Gweru to Bulawayo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can drive to Matobo National Park - The Matopos.

On the 20th (Sun), see exotic creatures in open habitats at African Wanderer Safaris and then make a trip to Cecil Rhode's Burial Place. On the 21st (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Matobo Hills.

To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Matobo National Park - The Matopos attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Bulawayo to Matobo National Park - The Matopos takes 1.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Matobo National Park - The Matopos are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. On the 21st (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Hwange National Park.

On the 22nd (Tue), explore the striking landscape of Hwange National Park. On the 23rd (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Painted Dog Conservation and then identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas.

For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Hwange National Park trip planner.

Getting from Matobo National Park - The Matopos to Hwange National Park by car takes about 7 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train. In June, daytime highs in Hwange National Park are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls, a Zimbabwean town near the eponymous waterfall, serves as one of two prime gateway points to the majestic cascade and its surrounding national park.

Spend the 25th (Fri) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. And it doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape of Mosi-oa-Tunya / Victoria Falls National Park, whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Victoria Falls Snake Park, and browse the different shops at Elephant's Walk Shopping and Artist's Village.

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Drive from Hwange National Park to Victoria Falls in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. June in Victoria Falls sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.