Access to the Victoria Falls Rainforest has been temporarily suspended after wildlife officials reported an elephant moving through the site, prompting an immediate public notice from the country’s parks authority.

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) said on Tuesday that the restriction was introduced as a precautionary step to protect visitors, staff and the animal itself, and to lower the risk of any confrontation between people and wildlife.

Zimbabwe’s banking and hospitality sectors have come together to work out how to fund a rapid upgrade of the country’s tourism infrastructure, as the country prepares to permanently host the Intra-African Trade Fair from 2029.

The Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry and the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) took part in the inaugural, two-day Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe (HAZ) Bankers Conference, held under the theme “Connecting Capital to Capacity: Unlocking Zimbabwe’s Tourism Potential Ahead of Hosting the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2029.”

Zimbabwe has stepped up its push into the Australian travel market, bringing more than 40 tour wholesalers, tour operators and travel agencies together in Melbourne for a roadshow aimed at deepening trade partnerships and unlocking new tourism business between the two countries.

The Zimbabwe Australia Roadshow 2026 forms part of a broader Southern African drive to win over long-haul markets such as Australia and New Zealand, which have increasingly been targeted by African destinations keen to tap into demand from Australian travellers for multi-generational safaris and combined Africa-Europe itineraries.

Zimbabwe has announced plans to relocate a limited number of selected plains game species to Equatorial Guinea as part of a government-to-government conservation partnership designed to restore wildlife populations and strengthen biodiversity in the Central African nation.

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) confirmed the initiative in a statement issued on 8 July 2026, saying the operation follows a formal request from the Government of Equatorial Guinea for technical assistance in rebuilding wildlife populations within its protected areas.

Zimbabwe has marked a major conservation milestone with the return of black rhinos to Matusadona National Park, a move hailed as one of the country’s most significant wildlife restoration achievements in recent decades.

The historic translocation operation, led by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks), Matusadona National Park and conservation organisation African Parks, signals a new chapter for one of Zimbabwe’s most important protected areas.

The future of global tourism is being shaped by emerging destinations — and Zimbabwe is making clear it intends to lead from the front.

An evening of colour, flavour and continental unity unfolded in Victoria Falls as delegates attending the 2026 SADC Sustainable Energy Week gathered for a Cultural Night that placed Zimbabwe’s heritage firmly in the spotlight.

Held at the elegant Elephant Hills Resort in Victoria Falls, the event formed a strategic side programme to the high-level energy conference.

Zimbabwe is becoming the go-to destination for Indian adventurers and culture seekers, offering a unique mix of thrilling adventure, stunning natural beauty, and rich cultural heritage.

With iconic attractions like Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, and Mana Pools, the country provides unforgettable experiences for nature lovers and safari enthusiasts.

Zimbabwe has recorded a dramatic reduction in poaching of key wildlife species, with Wildlife Ambassador First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa crediting strengthened park ranger capacity and modern technology for the gains.