Zimbabwe - Paul Murray - diskuze

The new fifth edition of Bradt''s Zimbabwe remains the only detailed, standalone guide from a major publisher to cover one of the premier safari and cultural destinations in southern Africa. Best known for the Victoria Falls, which leaves visitors awed by the world''s largest curtain of falling water, Zimbabwe offers manifold other experiences for the intrepid traveller - from evocative wildlife to fascinating arts, jaw-dropping landscapes to astonishing World Heritage sites. Soak up the laid-back atmosphere of the capital, Harare, with its bustling arts scene and trendy restaurants, or head to the mighty Zambezi River for fast-flowing adventure. Visit national parks that offer a variety of wildlife encounters: enjoy canoe-based game-viewing at Mana Pools (where African painted dog is a highlight) or remote camping beside rare nyala antelope in the wilderness of Gonarezhou. Capitalise on the exciting revival of Matusadona, which boasts one of Africa''s highest densities of leopard, or combine watching white and black rhinos with admiring the world''s greatest concentration of ancient hunter-gatherer rock art, at Matobo Hills. History buffs will marvel at Zimbabwe''s plethora of historical and cultural sites, most famously the World Heritage-listed, stone-built, ancient cities of Great Zimbabwe and Khami, the latter once controlling a lucrative international trading empire. Birdwatchers, meanwhile, will delight in a trove of avian encounters, notably in Bunga''s lush forests,
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