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Ndebele Culture The Ndebele people originated from one of the Nguni tribes, which settled in Southern Africa and evolved into a number of different tribes over the centuries including Zimbabwe. They are well known for their artistic skills, colorful designs on the exterior of their homes, outstanding craftsmanship, distinctive and highly colorful modes of dress which have long been known for their beadwork and ornamentation. In Zimbabwe, the Ndebele represents the second-largest ethnic group and Bulawayo is their hub city. […]

Binga Batonga Cultural Village Bringing the Tonga Culture to life. The BaTonga people of Zimbabwe are found in Binga District, the Kariba area, and other parts of Matabeleland. They are mostly subsistence farmers who grow crops such as millet (nzembwe), sorghum (mayila) and they supplement this in a large part with wild plants, animals, and fish. Their crafts and hobbies are pottery, carvings, baskets, and mats crafted by older men and women daily. Pots are made in various sizes for […]

Celebrated Fashion Mogul Tommy Hilfiger Visits Zimbabwe Celebrated Fashion Mogul Tommy Hilfiger comes to Destination Zimbabwe to celebrate his birthday in style. This further endorses Zimbabwe as a destination of choice. The destination has recently played host to mega stars such as Paris Hilton, Catherine Zeta Jones, Michael Douglas, Steve Harvey, Jack Ma, Maps Mamponyane amongst many other rich and famous celebrities. #VisitZimbabwe #MeetInZim #ZimBho

Kore Kore Cultural Village Bringing the Kore Kore Culture to life Kore Kore Cultural Village is located in Chinhoyi caves a centre of the Kore Kore culture. A tour of this living village allows you to participate in the Kore Kore way of life. Activities during the tour are storytelling, traditional dances, nature walks, traditional food preparation, and cooking methods. By Visiting the village, you get to learn traditional secrets shared in Bikiro, Gota, Nhanga, Tsaka which are dwellings dedicated […]

Kambako Cultural Home Bringing the Shangaan Culture to life.The Kambako cultural home was founded by the Shangaan community members with assistance from the Malilangwe Trust in Chiredzi. The Home showcases the culture of old generations’ techniques of bushcraft which made them survive and prosper. Shangaan people were hunter-gatherers and their traditional lifestyle was recreated through demonstrations of practical skills. You can see in action and can try out for yourself by visiting the cultural home. Activities include making fire from […]

ZTA takes service excellence training to Bulawayo Province The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) is in Bulawayo Province as part of it’s aggressive nationwide Service Excellence training programme for operators in the region.Led by the national tourism organisation’s Destination Management Division, the programme seeks to equip all tourism front line staffers responsible for client services and interactions. The program is running in line with the country’s medium-term economic blueprint, the National Development Strategy (NDS1).ZTA’s Head Corporate Affairs, Godfrey ‘Chief’ Koti, said […]

Chesvingo Karanga Cultural Village Bringing the Karanga Culture to Life. Chesvingo Karanga Village located in Masvingo is the center for the preservation of Karanga Culture by the Karanga a clan of Shona people. They are well known for subsistence agricultural field activities such as weeding, herding livestock in which cattle are the most priced possession. Visit the Chesvingo Karanga Village to learn more about the tangible and intangible heritage base for the Zimbabwean culture, the traditional music, dances, games, and […]

Tourism Lookout Show Easter is fast approaching! Join us on the Tourism Lookout as we talk about conferences, festivals & events over the holidays with @wanyanyawalter & @itsbrieshambare. Date: 18 March 2022 Time: 1130hrs Platform: www.facebook.com #MeeInZim #ZimBho #Vakatsha #EasterHoliday

Masvingo Areas in this province include Bikita, Chiredzi, Chivi, Gutu, Masvingo, Mwenezi, Zaka and Mashava. This province is well known for its rich history and heritage. For history lovers this is the best places to visit and see attractions that include: Kamungoma Liberation memorial park, KwaVaMuzenda, Trabablas Trail and Train, Gonakudzingwa liberation site, Great Zimbabwe Monuments, Chilojo Cliff in Gonarezhou National Park, Malilangwe Conservancy, Tongatt Hullet Zimbabwe, Lake Mutirikwi and Tugwi mukosi dam.  For more information follow the Domestic Tourism campaign […]

Matabeleland South Areas in Matabeleland South include Beitbridge, Esigodini, Filabusi, Gwai, Gwanda, Kafusi, Makhado, Maphisa, Plumtree, Shangani, Stanmore. There are many places to visit around in this province which include Matopos national park which has the largest concentration of leopards and harbours the endangered white rhino. This is where you also find Cecil john Rhode’s grave, The Matopos worlds view. Entrance fee at this park is 5 us dollars for adults and 3 us dollars for kids. Some of the […]