Perhaps not so well known is Chizarira, set deep in the heart of the western interior – a lasting vestige of natural habitat whose intricate network of chattering rivers cascades from the bowels of a chain of wild, jungle-draped mountains. The Great Zimbabwe Ruins are one of the most important archaeological sites in Africa, giving testimony to the lost civilisation of the Shona. A great city existed here from the 11th century on, with over 10,000 inhabitants.
Zimbabwe International Travel & Tours is determined to make these attractions accessible to visitors from all over the world. Incorporated in 1998, the company is a fully licensed travel agency committed to handling all of the travel related services and issues within both the domestic and international sectors. It is registered with IATA, the ZTA and the AZTA. “We focus on the concept of service excellence to fulfil our customers’ needs and maintain high standards for their personal satisfaction. We have provided quality packages in order to offer the best possible tourism to all those attempting to discover Zimbabwe,” says a company spokesperson.
Benefiting from the strength of an integrated network of partner companies, ZITT is able to intervene in all areas of the tourism industry: MICE, business trips, organized trips, in-bound and out-bound, hotels, golf and transport. These partnerships make possible an expanded range of tourism products with high added value.
There is no doubt that given the diversity of its offerings Zimbabwe could once again rise to become the preferred sub-saharan tourism destination. It has been off the tourism map for over 10 years and despite the concerted efforts of various companies, remains a hard sell for tour operators and travel agents.
Irrespective of the unsettled politics, Zimbabwe remains one of the least violent countries to visit.
The Government needs to take a more proactive involvement in the promotion of Zimbabwe through its Commission offices around the world. Some announcements from senior politicians on a regular basis inviting the world to visit would go a long way to addressing the problem. At present the ZTA is struggling through a lack of resources and a defined strategy.
Sean Kelly
There is no doubt that given the diversity of its offerings Zimbabwe could once again rise to become the preferred sub-saharan tourism destination. It has been off the tourism map for over 10 years and despite the concerted efforts of various companies, remains a hard sell for tour operators and travel agents.
Irrespective of the unsettled politics, Zimbabwe remains one of the least violent countries to visit.
The Government needs to take a more proactive involvement in the promotion of Zimbabwe through its Commission offices around the world. Some announcements from senior politicians on a regular basis inviting the world to visit would go a long way to addressing the problem. At present the ZTA is struggling through a lack of resources and a defined strategy.
Sean Kelly
Why does no one mention the Golf Courses of Zimbabwe? Prices are the lowest in the world, and the last count I did was 34 so what could be more enticing to the Businessmen beyond our borders than to take on playing Golf against each other on 34 courses in 20 days? Sure these may be a bit rough at the edges and there might be wildlife to contend with, but how challenging would this be? Our other great draw for Businessmen is fishing safaris, from the mountain streams of Nyanga Trout to catching Bass in the shadows of Great Zimbabwe and then fighting the ultimate Tigers on a houseboat with your colleagues. It is all in a week’s work for many because we do not have the weather problems some countries have. So if you want to check on weather conditions why not contact ulakariba@gmail.com! They can even tell you how many croc attacks there have been to date! Now, that is having your finger on the pulse.