Zimbabwe is one of the best, if not the best, wildlife destinations in Africa. It has some of the most pristine wilderness areas on the continent that are teeming with wildlife. Due to the Zambezi River and Lake Kariba the country has superb water-based safari options and birding which combine nicely with large, dry reserves like Hwange National Park which is renowned for it’s huge elephant population and is the largest park in Zimbabwe. The country also boasts the best guides in Africa due to rigorous examinations ensuring that visitors get the most out of their wildlife encounters.