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Last update: 21/09/2026 23:40:28

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Zimbabwe

General Information

Zimbabwe is located in southern Africa, bordering South Africa to the south, Botswana to the west and southwest, Zambia to the northwest, and Mozambique to the east and northeast. The country has an area of approximately 390,757 square kilometers and a population of around 15 million people. The capital and largest city is Harare, located in the northeast of the country. Zimbabwe´s geography is diverse, with a variety of ecoregions and environments that include savannas, forests, mountains, and valleys. The country´s terrain is generally undulating, with some mountainous areas such as the Matobo Hills and the Eastern Highlands. The climate is tropical, with warm temperatures and seasonal rainfall. The best time to visit Zimbabwe is during the dry season, which runs from May to October, when the weather is more pleasant and the roads are more accessible.

The tourist infrastructure in Zimbabwe is well-developed, with a range of accommodation and transportation options available. Visitors can access the country through Harare International Airport, which offers direct flights to several cities in Africa and Europe. There are also roads that connect Zimbabwe to neighboring countries, allowing visitors to arrive by car or bus. Once in the country, visitors can get around by rental car, taxi, or bus, or use tourist transportation services. Zimbabwe´s national parks and conservation areas, such as Hwange National Park and Matobo National Park, offer a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, nature observation, and safaris. However, it is essential to obtain the necessary permits and authorizations before visiting these areas and to respect the regulations and restrictions in place to protect the environment and wildlife.

In terms of logistics, visitors should plan ahead and consider the opening and closing hours of the parks and conservation areas, as well as the weather and terrain conditions. It is recommended to hire an experienced guide or tour operator to help navigate the country and ensure that regulations and restrictions are met. Additionally, it is crucial to take safety and precautionary measures, such as carrying sufficient water and food, and protecting oneself from the sun and insects. Overall, Zimbabwe is an exciting and rewarding destination for nature lovers, with its diverse ecoregions and environments, and its rich variety of landscapes and outdoor experiences.



Compilation and publication: EcoRegistros – 22/07/2026











  Order Family English Common Name Spanish Common Name Portuguese Common Name Scientific Name Belonging Records Chance of observation Conservation status Notes
1AsparagalesAsphodelaceaeAloe chabaudiiNative1III
  
2LamialesLamiaceaeTetradenia galpiniiNative1III
  
3SquamataVaranidaeOrnate MonitorVarano OrnatusVaranus ornatusNot listed1III
  
4CiconiiformesCiconiidaeBlack StorkCigüeña NegraCiconia nigraNative1III
 LC 
5AccipitriformesAccipitridaeWhite-backed VultureBuitre Dorsiblanco AfricanoGyps africanusNative1III
 CR 
6Brown Snake EagleCulebrera SombriaCircaetus cinereusNative1III
 LC 
7Verreaux´s EagleAguila CafreAquila verreauxiiNative1III
 LC 
8BucerotiformesBucerotidaeNorthern Red-billed HornbillToco PiquirrojoTockus erythrorhynchusNative2IV
 LC 
9CoraciiformesMeropidaeWhite-fronted Bee-eaterAbejaruco FrentiblancoMerops bullockoidesNative1III
 LC 
10AlcedinidaePied KingfisherMartín Pescador PíoCeryle rudisNative1III
 LC 
11PiciformesLybiidaeCrested BarbetBarbudo CrestadoTrachyphonus vaillantiiNative1III
 LC 
12PasseriformesMalaconotidaeBlack-backed PuffbackCubla DorsinegraDryoscopus cublaNative1III
 LC 
13Ethiopian BoubouGonolek TropicalLaniarius aethiopicusNative1III
 LC 
14LaniidaeMagpie ShrikeAlcaudón PíoUrolestes melanoleucusNative1III
 LC 
15CisticolidaeNeddickyCistícola CoronirrufoCisticola fulvicapillaNative1III
 LC 
16PycnonotidaeTerrestrial BrownbulBulbul TerrestrePhyllastrephus terrestrisNative1III
 LC 
17BuphagidaeRed-billed OxpeckerPicabueyes PiquirrojoBuphagus erythrorynchaNative1III
 LC 
18SturnidaeRed-winged StarlingEstornino AlirrojoOnychognathus morioNative2IV
 LC 
19Burchell´s StarlingEstornino de BurchellLamprotornis australisNot listed1III
 LC 
20MuscicapidaeCollared Palm ThrushCichladusa arquataNative1III
 LC 
21PloceidaeWhite-browed Sparrow-WeaverTejedor CejiblancoPlocepasser mahaliNative1III
 LC 
22Holub´s Golden WeaverTejedor AzafranadoPloceus xanthopsNative2IV
 LC 
23Lesser Masked WeaverTejedor IntermedioPloceus intermediusNative1III
 LC 
24White-winged WidowbirdObispo AliblancoEuplectes albonotatusNative1III
 LC 
25Red-headed WeaverTejedor CabecirrojoAnaplectes rubricepsNative1III
 LC 
26EstrildidaeRed-billed FirefinchAmaranta SenegalesaLagonosticta senegalaNative1III
 LC 
27ProboscideaElephantidaeAfrican Savanna ElephantElefante AfricanoLoxodonta africanaNot listed1III
 EN 
28PrimatesCercopithecidaeVervet MonkeyCercopiteco VerdeChlorocebus pygerythrusNot listed2IV
 LC 
29Chacma BaboonPapión ChacmaPapio ursinusNot listed1III
 LC 
30PerissodactylaRhinocerotidaeBlack RhinocerosRinoceronte NegroDiceros bicornisNot listed1III
 CR 
31ArtiodactylaBovidaeSable AntelopeAntílope SableHippotragus nigerNot listed1III
 LC 
32WaterbuckAntílope AcuáticoKobus ellipsiprymnusNot listed2IV
 LC 
33Northern BushbuckAntílope GeroglificoTragelaphus scriptusNot listed1III
 LC 
34Greater KuduGran KudúTragelaphus strepsicerosNot listed1III
 LC 
35SuidaeCommon WarthogFacóquero ComúnPhacochoerus africanusNot listed2IV
 LC 
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