Visitors to Zimbabwe will find plenty of Things to do in Masvingo. One of the popular Things to do in Masvingo is to go for game viewing. The untamed wilderness of the Zambesi Valley is home to different wild lives. There are different national parks as well as lakes where the hippo, crocodiles, buffalo, rhino, elephant and lion move freely.
Masvingo has some protected wildlife reserves present on the banks of the Zambezi River, and the place provides some nice canoe safaris in South Africa. The World heritage Site at Mana Pools, is famous for different game. The Saltpans and grassy plays of Hwange National Park has the largest concentrations of animals in the world.
Another Things to do in Masvingo is to go for White Water Rafting. Many of the rapids on the Zambezi River have turbulent rapids. One finds some big drops and has a high volume of water. the Zambezi River under VIctoria Falls provides the wildest and the best white water rafting to be found anywhere in the world. The best time to go for rafting is during July to mid-February when the water is at its lowest while the rapids are big. During this period of time the season is dry. One can also go for River boarding in the mighty Zambezi with only a body board, fins, helmet and life jacket. Here one can surf down the mighty Zambezi. The best part of the watersports are that they provide physical freedom and achievement while tackling the Zambezi river.
Another popular attraction here is Bungy Jumping. In this game, one jumps from the bridge over the Victoria Falls. The jump gives you a thrill as you look down the turbulent water below. This place has seen the highest record in the world at 111m.
One can also climb the hill fort to get some excellent view of the surrounding areas. The place had been the habitat of the earliest inhabitants who had resided in the13th century. One will see some huge contrasting red earth and Grey rocks with the background of the blue sky. The Shona Village situated a some distance off the Monument is another attraction worth visiting. These are inhabited by people demonstrating some craft of different types. One can buy cooking pots, watch a stone carver busy with his trade or have your fortune told. A Tea House at Great Zimbabwe resembles that of the residence of the Seven Dwarfs. This thatched rondoval has flower gardens and stone walkways surrounding it. Outside, there are tables and benches with thatched 'umbrellas' to sit on.
The Great Zimbabwe national Monument is a fabulous place which is filled with some excellent ruins, wild vistas and mysteries. In spite of over 300 sites in the country, this one is the most extensive and controversial. This place is the source of the country's name and also features the currency of the country. There are speculations about who built this structure. Visitors can wander around the area and climb to the top of the hill.
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