7 reasons Zimbabwe should be on your bucket list Crowd-free parks, dramatic landscapes and unmatched safari experiences are a few reasons you'll love this African country A lioness in Hwange National Park hunts a wildebeest from the railroad tracks — Photo courtesy of Stacey McKenna Due in part to Zimbabwe's political turmoil in recent years and the high-profile 2015 killing of Cecil the lion, this landlocked southern African nation has mostly been overlooked as a travel destination. However, Zimbabwe (affectionately known as "Zim") is poised and ready to change all that. Spanning more than 150,000 square miles (that's slightly larger than the state of Montana), the country has much to offer, with its diverse landscapes, welcoming people and serious commitment to community-based, conservation-oriented tourism. Here are seven reasons Zimbabwe should be your next (or first!) safari destination. Wildlife diversity and density A pair of young lions gorge on a recent kill — Photo courtesy of Stacey McKenna Zimbabwe is hom…
