Introduction Should you go to Zimbabwe? PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, History, Government and politics, Economy, People, Language, Education, Religion, Culture Chapter 2 Natural History Flora, Fauna, Birds, National parks Chapter 3 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Planning your trip, Suggested itineraries, Activities, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Tourist information, Maps and GPS, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Electricity, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays, Festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Media, Communications, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART TWO THE GUIDE Chapter 4 Harare History, Getting there, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat, Shopping, Other practicalities, Entertainment and nightlife, What to see and do, Around Harare, North of Harare, Northwest of Harare, Southeast of Harare, Southwest of Harare Chapter 5 Central Zimbabwe Kadoma, Kwekwe, Gweru, Masvingo, Great Zimbabwe Chapter 6 Lake Kariba and the Zambezi Valley Deka Drum to Binga, Chizarira National Park, Lake Kariba, Matusadona National Park, The Middle and Lower Zambezi, Northern Zimbabwe Chapter 7 Victoria Falls History, When to visit, Getting there, Getting around, Orientation, Tourist information, Where to stay, Where to eat, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Activities, Local operators, Zambezi National Park Chapter 8 Hwange Hwange town, Hwange National Park, Kazuma Pan National Park, Towards Bulawayo Chapter 9 Bulawayo History, Getting there, Getting around, Tourist information, Tour operators, Where to stay, Where to eat, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Around Bulawayo, Matobo Hills Chapter 10 Southern Zimbabwe Beitbridge, From Beitbridge to Bulawayo, Lowveld towns, Gonarezhou National Park, Around Gonarezhou National Park Chapter 11 The Eastern Highlands Getting there and around, Southern area, Central area, Northern area Appendix 1 Language Appendix 2 Glossary Appendix 3 Further Information Index
