Zim Ranked Top Travel Destination Worldwide
- * Recognition: Forbes magazine has named Zimbabwe the top tourist destination for 2025.
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Zimbabwe Named 2025 World’s Best Country to Visit by Forbes
* Recognition: Forbes magazine has named Zimbabwe the top tourist destination for 2025.
* Tourism growth: Zimbabwe’s tourism sector is thriving, with over 1.6 million international arrivals in 2024, generating $1.2 billion in revenue and $190.5 million in investments.
* Key Attractions: The country boasts attractions like victoria Falls, Great Zimbabwe, Khami Ruins, Matobo Hills, and Mana pools National Park (five UNESCO World Heritage Sites).
* Forbes Description: Forbes describes Zimbabwe as a blend of “rugged wild terrain and deep ancestral heritage,” highlighting victoria Falls, Great Zimbabwe, and the Eastern highlands as must-visit locations.
* Increased Interest: flight searches to Bulawayo are up 80% and to Harare 56% this year (according to KAYAK).
* Minister’s Statement: Tourism Minister Barbara Rwodzi expressed joy at the recognition, emphasizing Zimbabwe’s safety and peaceful surroundings for tourists.
* Economic Impact: The tourism sector is a significant contributor to Zimbabwe’s GDP,and the government is actively promoting the country as a leading destination.