ZIMBABWE

ZIMBABWE TRAVEL INFO

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Accommodations

Standard, mid-range or luxury accommodation options available. Small group or private safaris. Independent traveler packages.

Best Time to Go

May to November. Shoulder season April, May and November.

Climate

Light rains November and December, rainy season January-March.

Currency

USD

Foreign Accepted Currency

USD, plus Visa, Mastercard. ZAR, EUR and GBP also accepted, expect change in local currency and foreign transaction credit card fees.

Immunizations

Visit the CDC website for recommendations and consult with your travel doctor.

Visas

Visas issued upon arrival for sinlge or multiple entry: http://www.victoriafalls-guide.net/zimbabwe-visa.html

Wifi

Don't expect good wifi in Zimbabwe although it depends on the level of accommodation and the lodge. Most accommodaitons will have a computer terminal with an internet connection, but it is often working only inermittantly and you may be charged to use it. Little or no access while on safari in bush lodges and camps and limited access in outlying areas of Zimbabwe.

Wildlife

Elephants! Hwange best place for elephant viwing. Wild dogs and other African wildlife including wildebeest, warthog, zebra, giraffe, and birdlife.

ZIMBABWE HIGHLIGHTS

Victoria Falls (Mosi-oa-Tunya) - One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Twice as wide and deep as Niagara Falls.
Best views from the Zimbabwean side — explore 16 viewing points in Victoria Falls National Park. Activities: helicopter flights, white-water rafting, bungee jumping, Devil’s Pool (from Zambia), and sunset cruises on the Zambezi.
Hwange National Park - Zimbabwe’s largest national park and a Big Five safari destination. Famous for its massive elephant herds, lions, wild dogs, and diverse birdlife. Excellent year-round game viewing, especially from June to October.
Mana Pools National Park - UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most beautiful and wild reserves.
Known for walking safaris, canoe safaris on the Zambezi, and up-close elephant encounters. Remote and raw — perfect for adventurous travelers.
Matobo National Park - Home to dramatic granite rock formations, ancient rock art, and the tomb of Cecil Rhodes. Excellent for rhino tracking on foot and discovering Zimbabwe’s cultural history.
Eastern Highlands - Cool, misty mountains, forests, waterfalls, and lush valleys.
Popular spots: Nyanga, Chimanimani, and Vumba. Great for hiking, fly-fishing, birdwatching, and scenic drives.
Great Zimbabwe Ruins - One of Africa’s most important archaeological sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The remains of a powerful medieval African kingdom (11th–15th centuries). Features impressive dry-stone walls, the Great Enclosure, and spiritual significance.
Khami Ruins - Another ancient city and UNESCO-listed site near Bulawayo.
Less visited but significant in the history of the Rozvi Kingdom.
Lake Kariba - One of the world’s largest man-made lakes.
Houseboat safaris, fishing (especially tigerfish), and relaxing amid wildlife-rich shorelines. Best explored from Binga or Kariba town.
Bulawayo - Zimbabwe’s second-largest city with wide tree-lined streets and colonial charm. Visit the Natural History Museum, Railway Museum, and nearby Matobo Hills.
Harare - The capital city, known for its lively markets, galleries (like the National Gallery), and gardens. Less touristy, but a good base for exploring central Zimbabwe.

ZIMBABWE TRAVEL PACKAGES

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Cost: From $2985

Duration: 5 nights/6 days

Trip Type: Independent traveler package

Starts/Ends: Victoria Falls airport

Tour Dates: Any dates, based on availability

Highlights: Victoria Falls, Zambezi River cruise, Tour of the Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park.
Cost: From $2345

Duration: 6 nights/7 days

Trip Type: Independent traveler package

Starts/Ends: Vic Falls airport

Tour Dates: Any dates based on availability

Highlights: Guided tour of the mighty Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Painted Dogs Conservation Centre, walking safari, traditional homestead visit, Sunset boat cruise and game viewing in Chobe National Park.
Cost: From $3530

Duration: 9 days

Trip Type: Independent traveler package with lodge based safari.

Starts/Ends: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Tour Dates: Independent traveler itinerary on any dates

Highlights: Victoria Falls, Zambezi River cruise, Boma dinner, Lake Kariba and Hwange National Park.
Cost: From $4430

Duration: 14 nights/ 15 days

Trip Type: Scheduled, small group overland safari max 12, minimum 4 guests

Starts/Ends: Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Tour Dates: Fixed tour dates

Highlights: Victoria Falls, Hwange National Park, Visit to an African homestead, Painted Dogs Conservation Centre, Sunset cruise on Zambezi River, Game drive & guided walk in Kafue National Park, Lower Zambezi Valley Game Drives, Lake Kariba, Mana Pools National Park, Chinhoyi Caves & Harare.