Tourism in Zimbabwe is Bouncing Back
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office, USA, Japan & most of E.U no longer has official alerts warning against travel to the country
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
Despite continuing unrest in some parts of Zimbabwe, much of the country
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 the best and cheapest
safari experience in Africa |
Tips and Quick Facts
The strange nature of Zimbabwe's crisis meant it was never really unsafe to visit the country.
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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