Africa is at the center of one of the most fascinating transformations in contemporary travel.
Hay destinos que exigen tiempo, curiosidad y una mirada capaz de detenerse en los detalles. Zimbabue y Mozambique combinan un recorrido por algunos de los paisajes menos transitados y más fascinantes del continente africano, donde la fauna salvaje, el patrimonio milenario y las aguas del Índico se combinan en una sola ruta.
La fauna, con el Parque Nacional de Gonarezhou como epicentro; la historia, entre las ruinas de Great Zimbabwe; y también el paisaje, con las formaciones de granito de Matobo y sus safaris a pie, son algunas de las paradas de esta ruta.
Un itinerario donde cada lugar representa una faceta distinta de África austral.
Harare: una capital en movimiento
El viaje arranca en Harare, una capital dinámica donde descubrir el arte contemporáneo africano, la historia del país y una escena gastronómica en pleno desarrollo.
Galerías, mercados y una vida cultural en constante movimiento conviven aquí con la huella colonial y poscolonial de la ciudad, en un contraste que ofrece una primera lectura, íntima y actual, del país.
Una puerta de entrada que rompe con la imagen más convencional de Zimbabue y prepara el terreno para todo lo que vendrá después.
Great Zimbabue: asentamientos que dieron nombre a una nación
A poca distancia de Gonarezhou se encuentra el yacimiento arqueológico más importante del país: las ruinas de Great Zimbabue, testimonio del antiguo reino que dio nombre a la nación.
Sus muros de piedra, construidos sin argamasa hace más de setecientos años, siguen siendo hoy un enigma parcial para la arqueología y un símbolo esencial de la identidad zimbabuense.
Recorrer sus recintos, como la Gran Cerca, la Acrópolis y el Valle, es adentrarse en la historia de una de las civilizaciones más avanzadas del África subsahariana precolonial.
Traveling to Africa Beyond the Traditional Itineraries
For years, the continent’s image has been closely linked to the great safaris of eastern and southern Africa. However, the travel map is beginning to expand into less-traveled regions and experiences that combine nature, immersion, and a greater sense of discovery.
At NUBA, we’ve identified a clear trend toward destinations that allow travelers to explore Africa from a more comprehensive perspective. These are places where the experience isn’t limited to wildlife viewing, but incorporates new ways of connecting with the land through remote landscapes, virtually untouched coastlines, and accommodations nestled in some of the most extraordinary places on the planet.
The Boom in Southern Tanzania
Southern Tanzania is establishing itself as one of the continent’s major growth hubs. Compared to better-known regions, protected areas such as Ruaha National Park offer a much more authentic experience thanks to the low density of visitors, the vastness of their territories, and an extraordinary abundance of wildlife.
Contributing to this trend are new hotel openings such as Banyan Tree’s Ubuyu and Usangu Expedition Camp, which raise the bar for the guest experience in one of Africa’s most promising regions. These accommodations are designed for those seeking a deeper connection with nature without sacrificing comfort and exclusivity.
Safari and the Ocean: A New Way to Explore Tanzania
One of the fastest-growing trends on the continent is combining a safari and a beach vacation in a single itinerary.
The ability to combine nature reserves with coastal regions makes it possible to create much more comprehensive and diverse trips. In Tanzania, this approach is best exemplified by destinations such as Zanzibar, whose white-sand beaches and turquoise waters offer the perfect contrast to the intensity of a safari. Options like &Beyond Mnemba Island allow travelers to enjoy this experience from one of the archipelago’s most exclusive accommodations.
For those seeking an even more exclusive experience, destinations like Fanjove Private Island take this combination a step further. Located off the coast of Tanzania, this remote island offers a sense of seclusion and privacy that is increasingly difficult to find at other destinations in the Indian Ocean.
The Seychelles and Unspoiled Nature
The Seychelles maintains its position as one of the leading destinations in the Indian Ocean thanks to a combination that is hard to match: spectacular beaches, carefully preserved natural surroundings, and first-class accommodations.
Beyond the destination’s classic image, the archipelago continues to attract those seeking privacy and access to environments where human impact remains limited. Properties such as Cheval Blanc Seychelles represent this new generation of travel focused on well-being, space, and a connection with nature.
