WILDERNESS SAFARIS/MIKE MYERS
africa
ZIMBABWE
Southern
Africa's
Comeback
Kid
After a decade of political ruin and
economic disaster, there is lots of good
news coming out of Zimbabwe.
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The economy turned overnight when the U.S. dollar replaced
the Zimbabwean dollar in 2009; travel warnings were lifted
that same year; visa policies are being reworked; private
sector investments over the last two years have resulted in
upgrades and stylish new lodges; and tourism minister Walter
Mzembi reports that during the first half of 2013, arrivals into
Zimbabwe increased by 12 percent.
What's bringing people to discover and rediscover the
country is one of the world's greatest natural wonders, Victoria Falls, plus the big five of the animal kingdom strutting their
stuff in many of Africa's finest national parks-home to more
than 700 species of birds and huge big game concentrations.
Way back in 1984, Mana Pools became the first national
park in Zimbabwe to be designated a UNESCO World
Heritage site; it has since been joined by four other sites,
including Victoria Falls, the Great Zimbabwe Ruins, the Khami
Ruins and Matobo Hills National Park.
Supported by expanding safari options from U.S. travel
companies, Zimbabwe's big five attractions have become the
smart new choice for Africa-bound travelers:
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