Zimbabwe Travel Guide 🇿🇼
Complete travel guide to Zimbabwe — Victoria Falls, safaris, Great Zimbabwe ruins, wildlife parks & cultural heritage
🌤 Live Weather — Harare
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Harare
🌍 Geography Plateaus · Rivers · Savanna
💱 Currency Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL) / USD
🗣 Language English · Shona · Ndebele
⏱ Time Zone GMT +2
🔌 Plug Type Type D · G — 230V
Zimbabwe is home to one of the Seven Natural Wonders — Victoria Falls.
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free (some) Visa on arrival E-visa available- Visa on arrival for many nationalities
- E-visa available online
- Passport valid 6+ months
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 May–Oct Dry season — best for safaris
🌊 Feb–May Victoria Falls peak flow
🔥 Sep–Oct Hot but great wildlife viewing
🌧 Nov–Mar Rainy season
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $40–60 / ₹3,300–₹5,000
- 🏨 Mid-range — $100–160 / ₹8,300–₹13,300
- 🦁 Safari lodges — $250+ / ₹20,800+
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Victoria Falls Hwange National Park Mana Pools Matobo Hills Great Zimbabwe Ruins Lake Kariba🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Domestic flights for safaris
- Private transfers recommended
- Car rentals available
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Providers — Econet · NetOne · Telecel
- Good coverage in cities
- Limited in national parks
💵 Money & Payments
- USD widely used
- Cash preferred
- Cards accepted in hotels
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Sadza
- Grilled meats
- Peanut stews
- Fresh fish
🛡 Safety & Travel Awareness
- Generally safe for tourists
- Petty theft in cities
- Follow park safety rules
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Arrive in Victoria Falls
- Day 2 — Victoria Falls exploration
- Day 3 — Hwange National Park safari
- Day 4 — Zambezi River cruise
- Day 5 — Departure
❓ FAQs
Is Zimbabwe safe for tourists?
Yes, tourist areas are generally safe.
Which side is best for Victoria Falls?
Zimbabwe offers wide panoramic views year-round.
Do I need a visa?
Many travelers get visa on arrival.
What is Zimbabwe best known for?
Victoria Falls, safaris, and ancient ruins.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
👮 Police 999
🚑 Ambulance 994
🔥 Fire 993
🩺 Tourist Help Zimbabwe Tourism Authority
🎟 Tours & Activities in Zimbabwe
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