Zimbabwe has long been a favourite African safari destination, known for its professional guides and abundant wildlife. Big‑five safaris for elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino form the cornerstone of the industry, while a broad variety of antelope species such as kudu, sable, and eland are also hunted. The country’s climate features a rainy season from November through March and a dry hunting season April through October.
From the Zambezi Valley’s floodplains to the mopane woodlands of the Lowveld, Zimbabwe offers classic dangerous‑game and plains‑game safaris.
Zambezi Valley & Mana Pools Along the Zambezi River, hunters encounter large elephant bulls, Cape buffalo herds, hippo and crocodile. The thick jesse bush also harbours lion and leopard. Most hunts are conducted on foot, often along riverine floodplains.
Matetsi & Hwange Mopane forests and teak woodlands support sable, roan, kudu, eland and other plains game. Waterholes attract elephant and buffalo during the dry season, offering excellent opportunities for ambush hunting.
Save Valley Conservancy This southern Lowveld area combines private conservancies with communal lands. Hunters pursue black rhino (by permit), buffalo, lion and a wealth of antelope.
Gonarezhou & South East Rugged sandstone cliffs and river canyons hold elephant, buffalo and rarely hunted species like nyala and bushpig.
