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Why Go? ...... 604 After a decade of political ruin, violence and economic dis- Lake ...... 613 aster, finally some good news is coming out of Zimbabwe – Mana Pools National tourism is back. Visitors are returning in numbers not seen Park...... 615 since the turmoil began, to spot the Big Five strut their stuff ...... 617 around spectacular parks, discover World Heritage–listed Bvumba Mountains...... 618 archaeological sites and stand in awe of the natural wonder Nyanga National Park.... 619 of the world, Victoria Falls. Chimanimani A journey here will take you through an attractive National Park...... 621 patchwork of landscapes, from central highveld, balancing ...... 622 boulders and flaming msasa trees, to laidback towns, lush ...... 622 mountains and a network of lifeblood Gonarezhou National rivers up north. Along the way you’ll receive a friendly Park...... 624 welcome from locals, famous for their politeness and resil- ...... 625 ience in the face of hardship. While there may be a long way to go, sure signs of re- (The Matopos)...... 628 covery continue in Zimbabwe, giving hope to this embattled . ...629 nation that a new dawn will soon rise.

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