Zimbabwe

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** MONUMENT: ** ** The Grande Mosque. It is made out of mud. The monument in Zimbabwe is “The Great Zimbabwe.” ** ** Currency.......A **** Zimbabwe dollar is not even worth a penny in the United States. ** ** HISTORICAL SITE: ** ** Bulawayo the second major city of Zimbabwe, once home to the dynasty of fabled Ndebele kings. Today it is one of the counrty's major tourism, commercial and industrial centers. ** ** ATTRACTION: ** ** Victoria Falls is one of the worlds most famous waterfalls. ** ** NATURAL ATTRACTION IN ZIMBABWE: ** ** Victoria Falls: is one of the greatest natural wonders of the world. It is 1,708 meters wide. It's the world's largest waterfall in the world. ** ** FOOD IN ZIMBABWE: ** ** -Whawha is a traditional maize beer. It is the nationl drink of Zimbabwe. ** ** -Sadza is a stiff maize meal usually eaten with meat and/or gravy and relish. One ingredient in it is cornmeal. Sadza is one of Zimbabwe's national foods. ** ** -Nhedzi soup is a mushroom soup. ** ** -Another food of Zimbabwe is game meat, which includes: ostrich, warthog, and crocodile. ** ** AVTIVITIES IN ZIMBABWE: ** ** -Bungee jumping in Victoria Falls ** ** -Canoeing on the waters of Zambezi River ** ** -Scenic Flights over Victoria Falls or the Zambezi River ** ** -River boarding in the Zambezi River ** ** -Elephant Riding ** ** -Gorge swing and Abseil:Set up on Bakota Gorge, was the world's first cable swing. 135 meters of cable spans the top of the gorge. ** = **Currency** =
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 * Zimbabwe (Dollar) || ZWD 11.74 / USD 1 || Up to ZWD 250 || Up to ZWD 250 || No restrictions || Any amount provided included in currency certificate || Zimbabwe ||

**Weather and climate.......**
= **Summer** :From October to April. Days are hot and generally sunny in the morning with possible afternoon thunder storms. Day temperatures average 25C - 35C and night temperatures drop to 14C - 20C. Low-lying areas such as Lake Kariba, Victoria Falls, Zambezi River, Mana Pools National Park, Hwange National park, Gonarezhou National Park, Limpopo Valley and the Zambezi Valley can also be considerably warmer all year round (35C - 50C). The rainy season from November to March (the Eastern Highlands year round rainfall). **Winter** :From May to September. Days are dry, sunny and cool to warm (20C) while evening temperatures drop sharply to 5C - 10C. Exceptionally cold spells can occur (-5C - 5C) we recommended to bring appropriate clothing.The sun can be very harsh and it is advisable to wear a hat and sunblock.The rainy season runs from November to March. **When to visit Zimbabwe** :Zimbabwe is an all year round destination. However there are certain seasons for special interest groups to take note of:- For Victoria Falls adventure enthusiasts, white water rafting is most exciting when the Zambezi waters are low, generally from August to December (although rafting is cancelled when the water levels are to low or high)- Best wildlife months are May to September, minimum rainfall forces the wildlife to the main watering holes, the bushveld is dry i.e. grass is short, trees are not have as dense a foliage as they would normally have in summer- Best botanical enthusiasts December - May when the vegetation is lush and green, and also when most plants are in flower. **The most practical items to pack are** :Remembering that Zimbabwe is a warm destination**»** Light cotton tops and cotton trousers/shorts in summer, hat/ cap and light shoes**»** Long-sleeved blouses/shirts for game drives/ boat cruises, which will protect you from mosquitoes and the sun**»** Safari trousers, jeans or casual pants for evenings and cooler days. A fleece or sweater is required for those cool winter evening and mornings**»** A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen (a tanning lotion and a high factor sunscreen for your face, neck, feet and hands**»** Sandals, open shoes**»** Comfortable walking shoes, sandals for when swimming in the Victoria Falls**»** Camera film, extra memory cards and batteries, these are difficult to find in Zimbabwe outside of city centre's and should they be available they will cost you a arm and a leg. Remember it is not recommended to process film in Outside of South Africa or your home country rather trust your holidays photos to your photo lab you trust. T **he weather is often unpredictable - the below charts, provide you with a look at what the weather should be like on your stay in Africa. Please note that these are average figures only and weather is often unpredictable.** = = **Zimbabwe Weather / Zimbabwe Weather Charts** = =|| Month - || ** Jul ** || ** Aug ** || ** Sep ** || ** Oct ** || ** Nov ** || ** Dec ** || Average Over 14 yrs || || Victoria Falls || 25/07 || 28/10 || 32/15 || 34/19 || 33/19 || 31/19 || Average Daily Max - Min ºC || || Victoria Falls || 00 || 00 || 05 || 20 || 81 || 122 || Rainfall (in mm) || || Victoria Falls || 29 || 26 || 24 || 26 || 41 || 49 || Relative Humidity (%) || || Harare || 21/07 || 23/08 || 26/12 || 28/14 || 27/16 || 26/16 || Average Daily Max - Min ºC || || Harare || 00 || 03 || 05 || 28 || 97 || 163 || Rainfall (in mm) || || Harare || 33 || 28 || 26 || 26 || 43 || 57 || Relative Humidity (%) ||=