Relative stability brings tourists back to Zimbabwe

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I traveled to Zimbabwe recently, even before it was deemed "safe," and never had a problem. It's still a deeply troubled country, and poverty is severe, so you can definitely run into trouble there, especially in Harare and the areas where farm takeovers have occurred.

But I found the people to be very friendly and extremely gracious hosts, just as I've found people all over southern Africa. If you're a smart traveler, aware of your surroundings and keep your wits about you, you'll find it to be a beautiful country, surprisingly unspoiled despite its recent history, and void of the unfortunate trappings that come along with over-developed tourism.

11-23-2009 @ 1:26PM

Sean McLachlan said...

Eric,

Glad you had a good time. Your comments can apply to many countries people consider dangerous. Some of my best travel experiences have been in the Middle East, Syria and Iran in particular. Bad governments don't mean bad people!
What were your favorite spots in Zimbabwe?
Oh, have you been to Ethiopia? My wife and I are going there in February and I'm trying to gather all the tips I can!

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