Visas, Entry Points and Borders
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VISAS
Citizens of most Southern African (SADC) countries (including South Africa) do not require visas to enter Zimbabwe. Other passport holders do need visas, which can usually be purchased at your point of entry. Be patient when dealing with officialdom at entry points. Expect delays.
Canadian passports: Single entry only: US$75
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Getting around the Zambezi Region
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This section provides an overview of the various options available for getting around between travel destinations within the Zambezi Valley area.
GETTING AROUND BY AIR:
Most international flights into Zimbabwe land at Harare, Victoria Falls or Bulawayo International Airports.
To reach the Zambezi tourism destinations, there are dai...
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Self-Driving - Routes through the Zambezi Valley
Wild Zambezi
For visitors travelling throughout the Zambezi Valley areas in Zimbabwe by road, here s a run-down of Zimbabwe s route system from Victoria Falls to Kanyemba. The map above shows the routes mentioned below.
Victoria Falls: There is two-lane tar-road access into and out of Victoria Falls from Livingstone, Zambia (over the Vic Falls...
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Self-Driving - Tips and Practical Advice
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DRIVE ON THE LEFT
Driving in Zimbabwe and Zambia is on the left. Give way to traffic coming from the right. On roundabouts, vehicles on the circle have right of way.
FUEL
Diesel, petrol and motor oils are readily available for cash in US$ or SA Rands at borderposts and fuel outlets in all major towns in Zimbabwe (including Victoria Falls ...
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Zimbabwe National Parks (ZimParks) Accommodation and Conservation Fees
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ZIMBABWE NATIONAL PARKS FEES
BOOKINGS: Reservations for ZimParks facilities are opened one year in advance to all clients, including Zimbabwe residents.
Clients are treated on a first come first serve basis, with payment being demanded up front.
It is advisable to make your bookings in advance via the main Booking Office in Harare (see...
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Safety and Health
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SAFETY
Zimbabwe is safe for visitors. Believe it! We live here, and visit the remote wild areas of the Zambezi Valley and Kariba regularly! Zimbabwe needs your tourism dollars more than ever, and, if you organise your trip with a reputable tour operation, you can be assured that everything will be properly accounted for!
Normal precaution...
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Money, Shopping, and Eating Out
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MONEY
For visitor payments, Zimbabwe accepts the US dollar as its main currency for transactions throughout the country, and all prices are quoted in US$.
The South African Rand is also accepted, but since its drop in value against the US$, Rands are less widely used in Zimbabwe than in previous years.
Note that the local Zimba...
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Electricity, Phones & Internet, Time, Public Holidays and Dress
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ELECTRICITY
Electricity is is 220 volts. Plug sockets are mostly 3-pin square (13 amp), but 2-pin round shaver/charger sockets are common and 3-pin round (15 amp) sockets can be found in older establishments. Note that the electricity grid in Zimbabwe can be erratic. Camps and lodges in remote Zambezi valley areas usually operate without e...
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Packing Smart: Travellers' top tips
TripAdvisor.com
TripAdvisor reached out to Top Contributors in their traveller community and asked for their best-ever packing tips. Here’s what they had to say.
Pack light to travel light. If you can manage with a carry-on, do it. Try taking half of the things you need and twice the money. You can make buying a few new items a fun part of the adventu...
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Seasonal Safari Guide
by WildZambezi.com
Deciding when to come on safari to the Victoria Falls/Kariba/Zambezi area depends on what you are looking for. There are basically four seasons as follows:-
NOVEMBER-MARCH: Summer rainy season:
Hot days (30oC+), and nights (22oC) strong possibility of showers or thunderstorms especially afternoon/evening. Rain cools the temperatu...
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