Accommodation in South Africa, Mozambique ,Zambia, Botswana and Namibia
Victoria Falls Zimbabwe
Picture courtesy of Sanyati Lodge

General Information Zimbabwe

Quick Links
About us
Specials
South Africa
Search by map
General Information
Self-drive tours of South Africa
Package Tours
Western Cape map and distance chart
Cape Town  
West Coast and Cedarberg
Winelands 
Whale Route
Garden Route 
Eastern Cape map and distance chart
Greater Addo Region
Karoo
 

Port Elizabeth & St Francis Bay
Eastern Cape Game Reserves
KwaZulu-Natal
Drakensberg
Battlefields
St Lucia / Zululand Game Reserves
South Coast
Mpumalanga and Limpopo Province
Kruger Park (South)
Kruger Park (North)
The Panorama Route

The Waterberg
Gauteng
Johannesburg and Pretoria
Northern West Province
Madikwe / Pilanesberg Game Reserves
Mozambique
General Information
Map
Itineraries
Benguerra Island
Zambia
General Information
Map
Itineraries
Livingstone / Victoria Falls
Lower Zambezi
South Luangwa National Park
Zimbabwe
General Information
Map

Itineraries
Lake Kariba
Victoria Falls
Matobos National Park
Namibia
General Information
Map
Itineraries
Caprivi Strip
Namib-Naukluft
Damaraland
Koakoland
Etosha
Botswana
General Information
Map
Itineraries
Chobe
Okavango Delta
Home

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive  travel specials available in Southern Africa.
Please fill in your e-mail address




 

 

 

 

Visas:
Not Required
: British Commonwealth, the European Union, Norway, Switzerland, the USA, or Japan. 

Best to travel 
In autumn, winter and spring, (April to September).  Winters are mild during the day and cold at night, with almost no rainfall.

Electricity
Electricity  is 220-240 V.

Languages
English is the official language of Zimbabwe. Other indigenous languages spoken include Shona and Ndebele. 

Please note that there is a huge shortage of petrol in Zimbabwe, so it is advisable to use external airlines or private charters.

I would also suggest pre-paying your holiday before departing for Zimbabwe as the inflation rate is phenomenal!!

The major credit cards are widely accepted but will incur high charges. Travellers cheques are best taken in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. Most Hotel accommodation must be paid for in foreign currency.

Banking and Business Hours:

Banking:   
Monday - Friday   0800-1500
Wednesday: 0800-1300,     
Saturday: 0800-1130,
Sunday: closed   
Shops:
Monday to Friday: 0800-1700  
Saturday: 0800-1300


 

THINGS TO REMEMBER FOR YOUR SAFARI

Neutral coloured clothing for the Game Parks.
Shorts and t-shirts. Warm clothes for evenings.
Comfortable walking shoes.
A hat with a wide brim.
A fleece or windbreaker.
Personal toiletries.
Camera with spare batteries and film.
Binoculars. Sunscreen. Insect repellent.
Passport. International Driver’s License.
Malaria Prophylactics.

 

 

 

 

General Information Zimbabwe

www.greatescapes.co.za      e-mail greatescapes
Phone us: +27 (0) 46 6241955 (Cherie - Great Escapes)