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What to pack
comfortable clothing
Generally Zimbabwe is hot. Pack lightweight clothing in light, neutral colours (but not white as it gets dirty very easily). Avoid blue or black clothing – the tsetse flies are drawn to these colors, and their bite can give you African Sleeping Sickness. It is best to have longer-sleeved tops and long pants to protect from mosquitos and the sun. it is illegal to have army/combat type clothing or print. Include a warm jacket or fleece in your suitcase for evening game drives as well as a pair of comfortable walking shoes.
Hats and sunscreens
Sunstroke and heatstroke are common for new visitors to Africa. Zimbabwe does not have a very humid climate, but it is more tolerable than in other tropical countries, so it can be easy to forget how long you’ve been out in the direct sunlight.
Keep well hydrated with water. A wide-brimmed safari hat is really useful at any time of year, as even the winter sun is hot. Wear plenty of sunscreen and insect/mosquito repellent and moisturiser, as well as sunglasses.
hand sanitizer
Sometimes you will be in areas where clean water isn't readily available. We advise you pack a few pocket-sized hand sanitiser that will be easy to carry. Bring a box of face masks or bring a scarf to cover your nose and mouth.
Visitors are expected to maintain Covid-19 safety measures, including wearing masks in enclosed areas, covering the mouth when sneezing and maintaining social distance from people not from your household.
First aid kit
Buy some basic medical items such as plasters, ibuprofen, paracetamol, Immodium, tweezers, after-sun cream, cream to relieve insect bites and stings, antiseptic cream, any eyecare essentials, etc, and pack these in your luggage. If you’re prone to hay fever, remember to bring antihistamines, too. Make sure you have enough prescribed medication to last the duration of your holiday, as local pharmacies may not be able to provide certain drugs without prior arrangement.
health and safety
precaution against malaria
Malaria is present in certain areas of Zimbabwe at certain times of the year, so visit your doctor or travel clinic to discuss prophylactics (prevention), ideally 2 months before you go.
travel insurance
It is highly advisable to have travel insurance that covers medical emergencies. Carry copies of your medical insurance in your car and handbag. If anything happens that requires you to go to hospital in Harare or to be airlifted to Johannesburg, your medical insurance certificate will be required.
vaccination requirements
Diseases like meningitis, pertussis (whooping cough), measles and polio are serious no matter where you are in the world, and vaccination is the best way of preventing them. Ensure you are up to date with immunisation schedules before you travel.
Visas and Immigration
category A
Countries, whose nationals do not require visas at all.
Aruba
Antigua
Bahamas
Barbados
Elize
Cyprus
Fiji
Replubic of the Congo
Ghana
Grenada
Hong Kong
Administrative Region of China
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Leeward Islands
Lesotho
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritius
Malta
Montserrat
Mozambique
Namibia
Nauru
Samoa Western
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Seychelles
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Africa
St Kitts and Nevis
Swaziland
Trinidad and Tobago
Turks and Caicos Islands
Uganda
United Republic of Tanzania
Vanuatu
Zambia
category B
Countries whose nationals are granted visas at the port of entry on payment of the requisite visa fees.
Algeria
Andorra
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Belarus
Belgium
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
British Virgin Islands
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Burundi
Canada
Cape Verde
Chile
China
China (Non Tour)
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Finland
France
French
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Guam
Guatemala
Guiana
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Korea (South)
Kuwait
Kyrgyzst
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao
Marshall Islands
Mexico
Micronesia, Federated of
Moldova
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Norfolk Islands
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Palau Island
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe Reunion
Senegal
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Special Administrative Region of China
Suriname
Turkey
Turkmenistan
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States of America
Vatican
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic Of)
Virgin Islands
catergory C
Countries whose nationals are required to apply for and obtain visas prior to travelling.
Anguilla
Bangladesh
Benin
Bolivia
Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Colombia
Côte D'ivoire
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Djibouti Republic
East Timor
Eritrea
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Iraq
Jordan
Kosovo
Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Lebanon
Liberia
Libyan Arab Jamanhiriya
Mali
Mongolia
Mauritania
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Oman
Pakistan
Philippines
Qatar
Refugee
Saudi Arabia
Sierra Leone
Somalia
South Sudan
Srilanka
Sudan
Syrian Arab Republic
Taiwan
Thailand
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Togo
Tunisia
Vietnam
Yemen
airport access
Victoria Falls International Airport (VFA)
Victoria Falls International Airport is located 21 kilometres from the Victoria Falls Town Centre. It provides direct access to the Seventh Natural Wonder of the World and Heritage Site Mosi-oa-Tunya on the River Zambezi, also known as the magnificent Victoria Falls. The runway is 2286 metres long and 30 metres wide. The airport operates 12 hours per day.
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport (BUQ)
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport is located 20 kilometres east of Bulawayo, the second largest city in Zimbabwe. Renamed after one of the founders of Zimbabwe Dr J M Nkomo, the airport is the gateway to the City of Kings and Queens(Bulawayo). The runway is 2588 metres long and 45 metres wide. The airport operates 24 hours per day.
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (formerly Harare International Airport) is located 15 kilometers south of Harare City, the capital of Zimbabwe. It is the main gateway into Zimbabwe and alternate entry point into Central and Southern Africa. The runway is 4725 metres long and 46 metres wide. The airport operates 24 hours per day.
