Around Zimbabwe With Heritage Expeditions Africa
Heritage Expeditions Africa (HExA), a domestic tour operations arm of Zim-babwe’s leading hotel chain Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG), has exciting tour packages to explore the wonders of Zimbabwe. From stunning natural won-ders to historical landmarks and vibrant cities, Zimbabwe has something to offer every traveler seeking an unforgettable refreshing experience.
The long-stay tour packages offered by HExA include the following;
-The IQHAWE package, a 9-day tour which will take travelers to Kadoma, Matopos, Hwange, and Victoria Falls; The Dzimbahwe package which covers the Eastern Highlands, Mutare, Great Zimbabwe, Matopos, Bulawayo, Hwange, and Victoria Falls in 12 days.
-The Zimbabwe Explorer package, a 17-day pristine tour will cover Nyanga, Vumba, Lowveld, Masvingo, Bulawayo, Matopos, Hwange, and Victoria Falls. All three tours will take travelers on a journey that will leave them in awe of Zimbabwe’s natural beauty and abun-dant wildlife. Adventure seeking travelers will visit one of the seven world wonders -the thundering mighty Victoria Falls.
Those who have an interest in seeing wildlife in its natural habitat will enjoy the wildlife paradise- Hwange National Park. The tour also includes a venture into the vibrant cities of Harare and Bulawayo, where travelers will discover the cultural heritage, dynamic energy, and warm hospitality that defines Zimbabwean urban life. Along the way, travelers will encounter the remnants of Zimbabwe’s ancient civilizations, exploring the inspir-ing Great Zimbabwe Ruins and gaining insight into the fascinating history and architectural marvels of this UNESCO World Heritage site. In addition to the remarkable sights and experiences, the tours allow guests to delve into the local cuisine, savor-ing the flavors of Zimbabwean delicacies and indulging in the vibrant culinary scene.
Interesting information about some key tourism destinations in Zimbabwe
Great Zimbabwe is a UNESCO World Heri-tage site. It is where the name of the country comes from. It is the largest ancient struc-ture in Africa south of the Sahara Desert. Great Zimbabwe was built between the 11th-15th centuries. The city was once the capital of the Kingdom of Zimbabwe which was a powerful and wealthy trading empire. Great Zimbabwe served as a royal palace for the Zimbabwean monarch. Its advanced architecture features towering stone walls, intricate stonework and a complex drain-age system. The structure was built without mortar using a technique called “dry-stone-walling”.
The Victoria Falls are one of the seven world wonders and is also a UNESCO World Heri- tage Site. They are 1708 meters wide and can release up to 500 million litres of water per minute at four different heights: 61 meters for Devil’s Cataract, 83 meters for Main Falls, 99 meters for Rainbow Falls, and 98 meters for Eastern Cataract, are the largest wa-terfalls in the world. In the core zone, eight breathtaking volcanic gorges and numerous islands serve as breeding grounds for four migratory and endangered bird species, including the Taita Falcon and Black Eagle. The riverine “rainforest” inside the waterfall splash zone is reliant on the preservation of huge amounts of water from the Zambezi River and high humidity due to the spray plume, which reaches a maximum height of 500 meters and is visible from roadways in Bulawayo and Lusaka, respectively, 50 and 30 kilometres away.(UNESCO)
Hwange National Park is one of Africa’s largest and most diverse game reserves covering 14,650 square kilometres. The park is home to a wide variety of wildlife including the Big Five – the African elephant, the lion, the buffalo, the leopard rhinoceros. Other animals found in the park are zebras, giraffe, cheetah, hippopotamus, wildebeest, antelopes, monkeys etc. The park is also home to a diverse birdlife such as ostrich, eagles, vultures, pelicans storks and much more.
ABOUT HEXA
Heritage Expeditions Africa is a tour operations business and a subsidiary of Rainbow Tourism Group, Zimbabwe’s leading tourism and hospitality company. HExA is the pioneer in offering ground-breaking heritage experiences covering natural, historical, and cultural itineraries in Zimbabwe, Southern and East Africa. The tour operations arm also offers adventure activities, educational tours, recreation holidays, special interest and corporate excursions, and MICE. Around Zimbabwe With Heritage Expeditions Africa.
New Fleet, New Adventures WITH HERITAGE EXPEDITIONS AFRICA
The tour operator has recently purchased a new fleet of modern and luxurious brand newvehicles consisting of shuttle buses, shuttle vehicles, and game drive vehicles.
The vehicles have modern features with the shuttle buses having USB charging sockets, onboard Wi-Fi, reclining and ergonomic seats, visual and audio en-tertainment, a fridge, an Intelligent Air Conditioning system, and, temperature control for passenger and driver com-partments.
From city streets to scenic routes, HEXA has you covered. The new fleet of ve-hicles is set to improve how customers experience transfers, focusing on com-fort, style, and safety. The vehicles are designed to provide an unforgettable travel experience for passengers. From sleek sedans to spacious SUVs and lux-urious buses each vehicle in HEXA’s fleet has been selected to cater to the diverse needs of the different clientele and road networks across the country. Varying needs include business travel where cli-ents require reliable vehicles or a family road trip needing a reliable, comfortable and safe travel experience.
HEXA has a highly trained team of professional drivers dedicated to delivering a seamless and stress-free experi-ence from the time you book with them, to the time they drop you off at your final destination. With a team of expe-rienced drivers, travelers can rest assured that they are in good hands and expect their journey to be refreshing and unforgettable.
From: DESTINATION ZW ISSUE 12
