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Visas, Entry Points and Borders by WildZambezi.com 5 comments

ENTERING ZIMBABWE 1. NOTE THAT ZIMBABWE HAS REMOVED ALL COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURISM, allowing travellers to enter and exit the country freely, regardless of their vaccination status. 2. TRAVELLERS IMMIGRATION FORM All passengers arriving in Zimbabwe (with the exception of returning residents) are required to complete this Immigrati...

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Getting around the Zambezi Region by WildZambezi.com

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...

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Self-Driving - Routes through the Zambezi Valley Wild Zambezi No comments yet

For visitors travelling throughout the Zambezi Valley areas in Zimbabwe by road, here is 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 B...

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Self-Driving: "The Back Road" - Victoria Falls - Karoi - Kariba Town - Mana Pools Wild Zambezi No comments yet

Driving the Kariba South Road - Victoria Falls to Karoi, to Kariba Town or Mana Pools. In Zimbabwe, there is no short or quick way to travel between Victoria Falls and Kariba (or vice-versa). The traditional tar (paved) route is through Bulawayo, a distance of nearly 1300km. While the Bulawayo route affords more comfort, road safety and gua...

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Self-Driving - Tips and Practical Advice Wild Zambezi No comments yet

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). Fuel can be ...

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Zimbabwe National Parks (ZimParks) Accommodation and Conservation Fees Wild Zambezi No comments yet

ZIMBABWE NATIONAL PARKS FEES The latest ZimParks Conservation, Vehicle and Accommodation Fees for all Zimbabwe National Parks and Recreational Park areas, including those within the Victoria Falls, Kariba and Zambezi River areas are available on the ZimParks website (see the link below). Click on the link button below and download the PDF Z...

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Safety and Health by WildZambezi.com One comment

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 abou...

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Money, Shopping, and Eating Out by WildZambezi.com No comments yet

MONEY Zimbabwe has a multi-currency system (mainly the US$, the South African Rand (in some places) and the local ZIG (Zimbabwe Gold) currency, introduced in April 2024). NOTE : all foreign visitors to Zimbabwe are STILL required to pay for their tourism accommodation and services in US$. In major tourism centres International Card payment m...

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Electricity, Phones & Internet, Time, Public Holidays and Dress by WildZambezi.com No comments yet

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...

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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 adventure...

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