Zimbabwe Travel Guide - Fact File

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Zimbabwe is such a Jewel of a Country

Zimbabwe & Malta tied for first place as countries with the best climate in Quality of Life Index, June 2012 in International Living

The crime rate in Zimbabwe was also ranked as very low

This magazine, International Living, ranks countries according to Yale Universities’ Environmental index, which takes into consideration 25-performance indicators including water quality, policy initiatives, biodiversity, air pollution, the effects of environmental factors on human health and more. Zimbabwe scored 100% in climate, 75% in leisure & culture & 67% in cost of living

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Tourism in Zimbabwe is Bouncing Back

The fact that the US dollar is now the main trading currency has made a huge difference

Important notes for Tourists

Do not allow anyone to take your credit card out of your sight

Clients should carry cash on them in either U$ or Rand, and in small denominations as they are unable to give change in foreign currency

Alternatively book and pay in advance

Security

Most of Zimbabwe remains trouble-free and is safe to visit

Stick to well-established tourist destinations, visiting with reputable tour operators rather than independently

Mana Pools is still without doubt one of the most peaceful places on the planet to visit.

Zimbabwe is a headache for those that don't know first hand what to do and not to do. If carefully planned a holiday in Zimbabwe can be one of the best safari experience in Africa

Tips and Quick Facts

Those that do visit will find the rewards far out weigh the perceived risks.

Zimbabwe’s tourism highlights such as Victoria Falls, Hwange, and Lake Kariba are well away from urban centres and most often travelers to Zimbabwe never see or hear of trouble and the visitor is safe

In fact in Victoria Falls there is a special tourist police force who patrol 24/7 to ensure the safety of visitors

Driving in Zimbabwe

International driving permits and valid driving licence's issued in Zambia, Malawi, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Swaziland are valid in Zimbabwe. A visitor from any other country may, for 90 days or more, use a valid driving licence, issued by the competent authority in that country.

Stick on reflectors for bumpers- saves hassles

self driving into Zim are allowed a full tank, and an additional 200 liters of fuel in jerry cans.

This must be declared at border post, and a fuel levy paid per litre in the cans

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African Animals

African Birds

Canoe Safaris

Houseboats

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Hwange Park Animals

Hwange Park Birds

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Hwange Park | Hwange Elephants

Eastern Highlands

Mana pools Park

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Horse Safaris

African Animals

Transport and Tours

Transfers - Can be arranged to most parts of the country for a minimum of 4 people. see Transfers
Taxis – no cruising vehicles, but are available at taxi -ranks in the main centres or on call from hotels and restaurants.
Car Hire – cars with or without chauffeurs can be hired in most tourist areas from reputable firms.
Buses – in towns and cities they are few and far between, chiefly transporting people to work. There are, however, good inter-city coach services.
Trains – comfortable daily services link rest centres.
Road tours – a selection of road tours are operated at reasonable cost to all Zimbabwe's main tourist's attractions.
Air Services – the country's national airline has a convenient and frequent schedule of flights between the main centres and major tourist destinations. Air Zimbabwe also provides feeder services to all regional capitals. A number of international airlines provide connections to international destinations.
Boat Hire – at Kariba, Houseboats are available for hire from registered companies

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