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SIR ALEX FERGUSON attempted to escape Manchester United’s ongoing struggles with a trip to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Ferguson, 83, was recently seen at the beautiful Victoria Falls Safari Lodge in Zimbabwe.

5Sir Alex Ferguson was spotted during his visit to the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge in Zimbabwe Credit: https://x.com/ZtaUpdates

5Ferguson was filmed taking a walk during the holiday

5He received applause from a crowd of fans while walking by

5Ferguson was assisted into a van

5Local media reports suggest Ferguson is considering an investment in Zimbabwe’s tourism sector

The iconic manager was eager to take photos with staff at the lodge.

His presence in the nation generated excitement among local football fans.

A BBC Sport study in 2015 found that 28 percent of football fans in Zimbabwe were Red Devils supporters, as well as in neighboring South Africa and Zambia.

No official events have been announced regarding Ferguson’s visit, but the Safari Lodge is among Zimbabwe’s major tourist sites.

The Zimbabwe Mail indicates that Ferguson may also be looking into investment prospects in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Zimbabwean politician Barbara Rwodzi shared a video showing Ferguson walking around, receiving applause from a crowd during his stay.

In her social media post, Rwodzi stated: “Thank you, Sir Ferguson, for selecting our destination.

“Hope you had an unforgettable experience in our tourism capital, Victoria Falls.”

Gary Lineker holds Sir Alex Ferguson responsible for Man Utd’s decline, citing the ‘state’ of the club left behind.

Many took to social media, expressing: “We appreciate your choice of holiday destination, Sir Alex Ferguson. Zimbabwe loves you, please return and continue to enjoy Zimbabwe.”

Since retiring from football in 2013, Ferguson has had more time for vacations.

He secured 13 Premier League titles at Man Utd, along with two Champions League titles, five FA Cups, four League Cups, the Club World Cup, and the European Super Cup over 26 years in charge.

Ferguson also found considerable success with Aberdeen in Scotland, breaking the Celtic-Rangers dominance by winning the Scottish Premier Division three times and claiming the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1983 – the last time Real Madrid lost a European Cup final.

In contrast, Man Utd has won two FA Cups, two League Cups, and one Europa League since Ferguson’s retirement.