Once famously known as the home of The Great Zimbabwe Ruins, it might appear that this is the perfect name for the country herself as the political problems plunge her into despair. A country once known as the “Bread Basket of Africa” and for her agreeable climate and friendly people has become little more than a hollowed pot-hole compared to the happening highway she was once. However, through all the ups and downs this wonderful land has experienced she remains a popular tourist destination tinged with hostility only by the paintbrush of the unjust artist. Let me paint you a better picture:
Zimbabwe the holiday destination, Zimbabwe the hospitable and Zimbabwe the home. My home.

Zimbabwe as Holiday Destination

As a holiday destination Zimbabwe is one of the most welcoming places one can visit.
Accommodation ranges from fabulous Five Star Hotels to happy humble camp sites and everything in between. Whatever your preference, it’s easy to find it in our vast lands.
With tourist attractions abound, one can see first hand the wonders of our hydro electricity source of Kariba Dam if you’re brave enough to face the mythical water snake that haunts the lake’s waters, The Nyami Nyami. And the not so mythical crocodile!
If you really want adventure why not take a trip to the Famous Zimbabwe ruins and explore first hand the wonders of King Monamatapa’s castle, after a quick stop at the nearby Wimpy of course!
Experience Zimbabwe in a way unlike any other; from the top of Mount Nyangani (a day’s hike from the middle) or the smaller Chimani Mani Mountains (3 days hike/camping from the bottom).
Whether you are looking for the sweltering summer heat of Kariba or the settling mist in the chilly winter Bvumba, Zimbabwe is a land suited for any preference and any party!

Hospitality in Zimbabwe

The hospitality of the local Zimbabweans puts any traveller at rest. A nation perceived as blood thirsty and murderous, the everyday local is far from that and eager to put that perception aside.
Shona, being the vernacular, is a fast spoken language and many of its words are derived from our own language of English such as “Benchi” for bench.
Take the time to stop and admire our people’s talent and craftsmanship along the sides of the road.
Do yourself a favour and try a “Gotcha Mealie” (meaning cooked on the fire).
The locals are always eager to help anyone dive head first into our culture and truly experience Zimbabwe.
It won’t be long until you discover that in Zimbabwe you are not a tourist, you are a guest!

Zimbabwe my Home land

For many years Zimbabwe has been my home and what a sweet home it has been. Of course it has had its hiccups but even the cosiest cottage must spring a leak and call the plumber, and that is just what happened.
In years past food became short and commodities unavailable, but Zimbabweans are known as the “make a plan” people and it was not long until our country was properly functioning again thanks to the removal of the one hundred trillion Zimbabwean Dollar Note (among others) and the introduction of the US Dollar, our new currency.
I am proud to say that apart from the odd power cut we are a fully functioning home again, and hey, when the power goes out, do like the locals do:
Light a candle and enjoy the moment!
Or buy a generator!

For many years now Zimbabwe has been depicted as a devastated shadow of her former self, but the average Zimbabwean would not tell such a sad tale. Ask any immigrant and they will tell you, one day, they are going home. Like a magnet drawing us in, though we are far spread now, one day we will all go home to our land where we belong.
So pack your candles, bring some matches, a petrol scuba or two and join us in being drawn in to our Zimbabwe: Perhaps no longer a Bread Basket but in my opinion, a full on Pastry Shop!!