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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 Br...

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 daily s...

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 Br...

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 available for US$ at most borderposts and fuel outlets in all major towns in Zimbabwe (including Victoria Falls and Kariba). Foreign nati...

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 de...

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 precautions ...

MONEY After many years of using a multi-currency system (mainly the US$ and the South African Rand), the Zimbabwe government re-introduced the Zimbabwe Dollar as its main currency for local transactions on 24th June 2019. The US$ is still in use for local transactions, but bear in mind that there are differences in exchange rate value. It i...

ELECTRICITY Electricity is is 220 - 240 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 witho...

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 adventure...

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 temperatures....