Yoga practitioners in warrior pose at sunrise above Victoria Falls
Destination Guide

Zimbabwe

Overview

Where the Zambezi Falls

Victoria Falls sets the tone for a Zimbabwean retreat — the thunder of falling water, the mist over the Zambezi gorge, and riverside elephant camps beyond.

Our Zimbabwean retreats include Yoga on The Bridge, a sunrise class 128 metres above the Zambezi, alongside sessions on private river decks and mindful mornings with elephants in Hwange National Park, one of Africa’s great elephant strongholds. For groups wanting to go deeper into the bush, Mana Pools’ UNESCO-listed floodplain offers some of the finest walking safaris on the continent.

Best Places to Visit

Where to Go in Zimbabwe

Yoga practice beside elephants in golden light

Hwange National Park

Zimbabwe’s largest reserve, and one of Africa’s great elephant strongholds.

Meditation on a deck overlooking the Zambezi at sunrise

Mana Pools National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage wilderness on the Zambezi floodplain, famed for walking safaris among elephant, lion and wild dog.

Solo yoga practice overlooking Victoria Falls

The Victoria Falls

One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World — the Zambezi drops 108 metres into the gorge below.

Best Time to Visit, Year-Round

Seasons in Zimbabwe

Our recommended window is May – October — here is how the rest of the year looks.

Feb – May

The Falls at peak flow — thunderous, and often veiled in mist and spray.

Jun – Aug

Dry and cool — clearer views of the Falls and excellent early-morning game viewing.

Sept – Oct

Hot and dry — wildlife concentrates at the river, our pick for safari.

Nov – Jan

First rains — green, dramatic skies, and the Zambezi beginning to rise again.

Good to Know

Zimbabwe at a Glance

CurrencyUS Dollar (widely used)
Visa & EntryeVisa or visa on arrival for most nationalities
Getting ThereVictoria Falls International Airport (VFA)
ClimateSubtropical — dry May–Oct, wet Nov–Apr
Guide leading a session on the Zambezi
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