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Zimbabwe 2019

THE ULIMATE GUIDE TO SAFARI

ZIMBABWE 2019

ATTRACTIONS * VACATION IDEAS * EXPERIENCES

#SafariGuideZW. 2019. Page 2 #SafariGuideZW. 2019. Page 3 THE ULIMATE GUIDE TO ZIMBABWE 2019 SAFARI CONTENTS PUBLISHERS MATOBO HILLS LODGE (+263) 292 479909 | @MatoboLodge matobohillslodge.co.zw

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Explore Zimbabwe Attractions Game Parks Waterfalls Travel tips Events

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imbabwe is home to the THE BIG FIVE GAME commanding river, a waterway of many moods 50 000 elephants roam free in Zimbabwe’s Zwhere you can fight one of the most national parks. also has churning and challenging white- the world’s highest concentration of leopard water rafting trips in the morning . and is also one of the last bastions of wild- roaming white and black rhino. The other two In a gentler mood, canoe in a lazy big five animals, the lion and buffalo are in drift past lions as they rest in lethargic abandance in most national parks. splendour in the afternoon sun . A safari into the depths of Zimbabwe’s NATURAL WONDERS OF THE WORLD is a handshake with true wilderness. Home to the wonderous landforms: the Unlike other famed parks in the region, balancing granite boulders in Matobo Hiils you won’t be surrounded by dozens of cars and the mighty Victria Falls. Zimbabwe is the nation that pioneered true african safaris, jostling for camera position, you won’t be rolling along tarred roads behind other gave the world incomparable wilderness experiences safari vehicles in a convoy like baggage and produced the most outstanding safari guides on the on a carousel, you won’t find speed cameras or garish bars filled with tourists. continent.it is a country blessed with many varied habitats WORLD HERITAGE SITES and terrains. it is the land of the roaring and mighty Victoria Matobo National Park is a UNESCO A safari in Hwange means a visit to one of World Heritage Site, a title it shares the wildest parts of the world, disturbed on Falls, an expanse of water so great and so earth pounding it with , ly by your sense of adventure, the roar of , Great Zimbabwe the lion, the smell of sweat, the dust of has to be seen to be believed. National Monument and Khami elephants in your eyes and the salty taste of Ruins. the intrepid explorers who forged your path.

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ZIMBABWE Capital Currencies Zimbabwe uses a multi-currency basket. US Dollars, Rands, Botswana Pula are more commonly used.

Hwange National Park Credit cards Chimanimani Several businesses accept National Park MasterCard and Visa. However, the cards don’t always work so it’s best to have your cash.

Matobo National Park DrivngThe minimum driving age in Zimba- bwe is 16 years. Drivers use the left side of the road and are required to stick to stipulated speed limits at Gonarezhou all times, among other road safety Languages National rules. Zimbabwe has 16 offical Park languages. Shona, Ndebele & English are the most spoken. Weather May to October is the best time to visit Zimbabwe

#SafariGuideZW. 2019. Page 8 #SafariGuideZW. 2019. Page 9 MATOPOS HWANGE RECOMMENDED VIC FALLS Attractions: Matopos: Cecil John Rhodes Cave, Maleme Dam, Pomongwe Itineraries Cave. Hwange: Hwange National Park. Vic Falls: Devil’s 471 KILOMETRES Cataract, Crocodile COVERED FOR Farm, The Victoria Falls. Activities: Hiking, Bungee ZIMBABWE Jumping, Water Raft- ing, Game Viewing, Helicopter ride, 3 - 7 Day Itinerary VICTORIA FALLS HWANGE MATOBO MASVINGO HARARE DETAILS KARIBA. Attractions: Vumba Mountains, 3 - 7 day track 7 - 14 day track Great Zimbabwe Riuns, Matusadona Botanical gardens 2 National Park, Lake 1 762 KILOMETRES kariba Activities: COVERED Game Parks 3 8 Hiking, Bungee Jumping, Water Rafting, Game 3 5 World Heritage Sites Viewing, Helicopter ride, Guided Walks, Bird Watching Towns & Cities 3 7 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 - 14 Day Itinerary

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Subtropical climate Warm all year. Aug - Sept Cooler dry months: April - & Dec - Jan best times to August, Min 10 Max 25 visit, Min 18 Max 30

Balancing Rocks, Bungee Jumping, Botanical Gardens, Game viewing, National Art Gallery White water rafting,

Harare International Vic Falls Carnival, Dec 29 Festival of the Arts (HIFA) - 31 [6 days]

Harare Victoria photo cred:google.com Falls

Widely spoken languages: Shona & English. Widely spoken languages: Ndebele & English. How to greet : Ndeipi (Sh) Hi (En) How to greet : Sabona (Nd) Hi (En)

arare is home to Just outside the capital ictoria Falls, also Zambia with a larger some remarkable Harare, one can enjoy an known as Mosi oa proportion of the Falls art galleries, incredible view of the city Tunya (The smoke being on the Zim side. Vthat thunders), is the Hhistorical artefacts, from the orange domes in botanical gardens and Domboshava. largest falls in the world. There’s lots to do including wildlife reserves. white-water rafting, Water lovers and avid It is not the highest nor bungee jumping, Big Five There are a variety fishers will also be thrilled the widest; however, when safaris, helicopter rides, of restaurants both to know that there are considering both width river cruises, visits to the downtown and in the dams of all sizes near the and height, Victoria Falls local villages, rides on city’s leafy suburbs for city. Some of the dams are is the largest sheet of steam trains and so much food lovers.Harare’s bars perfect for fishing (like falling water. more. will have night lovers a Darwendale Dam) or sweating till the break of skiing (like Arcadia Dam Victoria Falls is on the dawn. or Lake Chivero). border of Zimbabwe and photo cred:viviennemackie.wordpress.com photo cred: Victoria Fall 24

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Subtropical climate Subtropical climate Cooler dry months: May Cooler dry months: May - - August, Min 12 Max 25 August, Min 12 Max 25

Tiger fishing, Matobo Hills, Boat cruises, Khami ruins, Game Hunting, Hillside dams,

Kariba Invitation Tiger Fish Intwasa Festivals of the Tournament Arts (Sept - Oct)

Kariba Bulawayo

Widely spoken languages: Shona & English. Widely spoken languages: Ndebele & English. How to greet: Ndeipi (Sh) Hi (En) How to greet Sabona (Nd) Hi (En)

ariba is home Park, once a rugged area ulawayo, the Khami Ruins and to the Big Five, before the 1950’s but now Zimbabwe’s second the Railway Museum various bird an area teeming with largest city, is rich in which draw local and Kand animal species. It diverse wildlife. Bcultural history. . international tourists to is a perfect spot for a the city and its hinterland. vacation with so much fun Other animals, visitors It is affectionately known activities to partake in. can expect to see include as “The City of Kings and Every April, many flock night apes, honey badgers, Queens”, “Skies” or “Blues”. to the city for the annual TheLake in Kariba is the civets, banded mongoose, The name, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe International world’s largest man-made spotted hyenas, wild cats, loosely means ‘the place of Trade Fair. This event lake (by volume); Lake lions, leopards, yellow slaughter’ or ‘the place of provides many businesses Kariba forms a boundary spotted dassies, black killing’, and is a derivation with the platform to between Zambia and and of the Ndebele word educate, interact and Zimbabwe. “bulala” which means showcase their works. “kill”. Lying on the southern shore of the lake is Bulawayo has several photo cred: Travel Africa Magazine Matusadona National photo cred: Bulawayo City Council attractions such as

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Warm all year. Aug - Sept Subtropical climate & Dec - Jan best times to Cooler dry months: May - visit, Min 20 Max 32 August, Min 12 Max 25

Hunting, Hunting, Bird watching, Bird watching, Guided tours, Guided tours,

Hwange National Hwange National Park Park Hwange Eastern Highlands

Widely spoken languages: Ndebele & English. Widely spoken languages: Shona & English. How to greet Sabona (Nd) Hi (En) How to greet: Ndeipi (Sh) Hi (En)

he Eastern – Mountains can be wange is in mining hub of Zimbabwe. Highlands is accessed by road and are northwestern Hwange Coal Field is one a magnificent located some 25km to Zimbabwe close of the largest coal mines Tmountain range the east of . The Hto the borders with both in the world and was forming a border mountains are popularly Botswana and Zambia. discovered in the 1890s. between Zimbabwe and known as the Mountains . of the Mist as mist – The town lies on the The largest national park bvumba, in Shona – is railway line from in the country – Hwange The sparsely populated often seen rising on most Bulawayo to Victoria Falls. National Park - is also highlands have a wetter mornings. found in Hwange. and cooler climate than Zimbabwe’s biggest power image here the rest of Zimbabwe. Bird watchers will plant, Hwange Thermal This park is home to and their picturesque find interest in the Power Station, was built a variety of wildlife rolling hills covered with botanical gardens which here in the 1980s. including elephants, lions style 3 grassland, render the shelter birds such as and giraffes. area a natural holiday Swynnerton’s robin and This town, named after destination. Chirinda apalis. cHif Zwange of the photo cred: Zimparks Nhanzwa clan, is the coal- Vumba – or Bvumba #SafariGuideZW. 2019. Page 18 #SafariGuideZW. 2019. Page 19 Hotels #US152 / night: 3 Hotels #US 132 / night: 3 star hotel star hotel

Subtropical climate Subtropical climate Popular months: Dec - Cooler dry months: May - Feb, Min 17 Max 27 August, Min 12 Max 25

Masvingo, lake Mutirikwi, Gweru Military Museum, Kyle Dam, Hunting and Safari

Great Zimbabwe Ruins Malilangwe Game Park, Park

Great Gweru & photo cred: Pindula Zimbabwe photo cred: JetPhotos.com Lowveld

Widely spoken languages: Shona & English. Widely spoken languages: Shona, Ndebele & How to greet Ndeipi (Sh) Hi (En) English. How to greet: Ndeipi (Sh), Sabona (Nd) Hi (En).

asvingo, the about 27kms southeast ocated in central The lowveld region in third largest of Masvingo city and Zimbabwe, Gweru the south eastern part of province in around 7kms from Lake is home to the Zimbabwe and is popu- MZimbabwe occupying Mutirikwi. Its soapstone Lbeautiful Naletale Ruins, larly known for its sugar about 56 566 square bird carvings are a na- believed to have the most plantations. Triangle and kilometers. tional emblem. magnificent artwork. Chiredzi towns developed around these plantations. The province is home to A guided tour of the Ru- A few kilometres Great Zimbabwe ruins, ins will take you through away from the ruins is There are various national the largest collection of the three sectors– the Hill Danan’ombe which was parks with Gonarezhou ruins in Southern Africa. Complex once (inhabited once the capital of the National Park being the a UNESCO World Heri- by the King), the Great Torwa State and is known most prominent. Malilan- tage site Enclosure (once inhabit- for its Portuguese remains. gwe Wildlife Reserve, is a ed by the King’s first wife The remains at both conservancy project which The ruins are not only a and the Valley Enclosure monuments date as far also attracts safari tourists national monument but a (where all the other wives back as the 17th century. to the region. UNESCO World Heritage lived) Site. They are located

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#SafariGuideZW. 2019. Page 22 #SafariGuideZW. 2019. Page 23 Matobo National Park stablished in 1926 it is one of the oldest national parks in EZimbabwe. It is believed to be home to over 200 species of trees, including mountain acacia, wild pear, paper bark tree and fig tree.

There are also many aloes, wild herbs and over 100 grass species. The park has the world’s highest concentration of the African Black Eagle and leopards, both of which feed on the rock hyrax, a common resident in this balancing rock environment.

Other bird species include the fish eagle, martial eagle, pied crow and Egyptian geese. Hwange National Park

ne of the popular Protection Zones in Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park borders OZimbabwe and Botswana. It is located on the main road between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. Covering about 14 651 square kilometres, it is the largest game reserve in Zimbabwe.

Home to an estimated 40,000 elephants, all the Big Five and more than 400 species of birds, Hwange National Park is one of Africa’s top safari resorts. The national park, which was home to the famous Cecil – the lion – for about 13 years, was established in 1928. Initially, it was seen as a game reserve before being accorded National Park status in 1961.

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he country’s second biggest game reserve, derives its name from a Shona term meaning, T“place of the elephants”. The elephants at Gonarezhou are believed to be the largest in the region.

It is part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park which links Gonarezhou with Kruger and Limpopo National Parks. This huge Park - also known as a peace park - spans across boundaries of 3 countries.

The Park is home to the Chilojo Cliffs. These beautiful red sandstone cliffs overlook the picturesque Runde River. The Save and Mwenezi are two other major rivers in the Park which attract birdlife, wildlife and fish.

ying in the north of Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands, Nyanga National Park is one of the first Lnational parks to be declared in the nation. In the centre of the park can be found the highest point in Zimbabwe, .

Nyanga national park is also popular for being home to the highest waterfall in the country, Mutarazi Falls, which stands at around 770 metres. Mutarazi Falls is the sixth highest in the world and the second highest in Africa.

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atusadona National Park is a small Zimbabwean park situated near Lake Kariba. MThe park is one of the few places where Black Rhino, which isn’t so easy to spot in the wild, can be seen.

Matusadona is remarkably beautiful and its landscapes make it a great setting for avid photographers.

The name of the park comes from the Matuzviadonha Hills - the hilly area of the park which was named so by the local community members. Matusadona is also home to the famous photo cred: Zimparks Big Five and a reported 240 species of birdlife. Chimanimani National Park

himanimani National Park is situated along eastern Zimbabwe and borders CMozambique. With its magnificent peaks, some even higher than 2400m, this wild and rugged landscape is paradise for anyone who loves hiking.

There are no tarred roads in Chimanimani National Park. This accentuates the unspoilt nature of the environment. Though wildlife is not as abundant as in other national parks, you can expect to spot species such as elands, , blue duikers and even the shy and reclusive leopard.

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ying in north-west Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls National Park is open to visitors throughout Lthe year. A key feature of the park is the evergreen rainforest which is continually watered by the never- ending sprays of the Falls.

Victoria Falls National Park is home to wildlife including white rhino, eland and the Cape buffalo. Visitors to the park can enjoy viewing these animals during their game drives and walking safaris.

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Chizarira National Park

hizarira National Park is the third largest in Zimbabwe. Some believe it is also the most Cremote wilderness area in the country. Its name comes from Chijalila – a Batonka word – which means, “great barrier”.

The terrain here is rugged: jagged mountains deeply incised by gorges and ravines. In between, in the valleys and the odd open plain, you’ll find lush vegetation fed by clear natural springs.

This has long made a great place to appreciate the tranquility of the African bush Chizarira National Park is a good spot to locate the leopard – a shy creature which prefers rocky habitats..

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ituated in lower Zambezi River, Mana Pools National Park attracts quite a lot of large animals Ssearching water supplies.

This makes the park one of Africa’s most prominent spots for game viewing.

Mana Pools is believed to hold the country’s biggest concentration of hippopotami and crocodiles.

In the area, you can also expect to see other threatened species in- cluding the lion and cheetah and near-threatened species such as the leopard and brown hyena.

he park is situated in the north- western corner of Zimbabwe between Kazungula (the border Tto Botswana), Hwange National Park and Victoria Falls.

It was developed as a safe haven for the animals during the hunting season. Kazuma is home to the Oribi, a small antelope, which is not often seen in other parts of the country.

Painted or wild dogs and cheetah can also be seen in the park which is their preferred hunting ground. Various bird species can also be seen especially after a good rainy season.

photo cred: Zimparks

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Ngezi Recreational Park

Lake Chivero Recreational Park

Osborne Dam Recreational Park

Zambezi National Park Darwindale Dam Recreational Park Chinhoyi Caves Recreational Park

his Nationl Park is situated Five, you can also expect to see sable near Victoria Falls in , eland, common zebra,

Zimbabwe. Southern , and Trollips, Zimbabweweddings.co.zw, Zimparks, Cred: Photo College Of Wildlife, Ushandike T . It was split off from Victoria Falls Mushandiko National Park in 1979 and is around boasts of Sanctuary 56,000 hectares. around 400 species of birds. Nyanyana – Lake Kariba The park is divided, by a road to African skimmer, collared palm Recreational Park Kazungula, into a riverine side and a thrush, lanner falcon, goliath heron, Chamabonda Vlei side. African finfoot, rock pratincole and long-toed lapwing are just some of At the Zambezi National Park, you the birds you can spot in the park. can find a wide variety of large Kyle Recreational mammals such as African elephant, Aside from the birds and land Park lion, Cape buffalo and leopard. animals, there are about 75 species of fish located in the park, which include Vumba Botanical Besides these members of the Big the tiger fish. Garden

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The Mutarazi Falls is the highest waterfall in Zimbabwe, the second highest in Africa (after the Tugela Falls in KwaZulu- Natal, South Africa which are 948 metres or 3,110 feet) and seventeenth highest in the world. Mutarazi Falls occur at a point where the Mutarazi River flows over the edge of the eastern escarpment of Zimbabwe’s highlands.

WATERFALLS IN ZIMBABWE BRIDAL VEIL FALLS

The river feeding the waterfall runs through the Chimanima- ni Eland Sanctuary that sits adjacent and north of the town which encompasses the Martin Forest Reserve.

INYANGOMBE FALLS

Meet this series of cascading wa- terfalls on the western tip of the Nyanga National Park, another one of the numerous waterfalls within the terrains of Nyanga. If you can, one of the must-do acts that you will not regret as you reminisce over your experience here is to get a drone-shot while VICTORIA FALLS you sit or stand on the summit of the Falls. Close to the falls, the Victoria Falls known as the “Smoke that thunders” in the local Tonga language, is the largest single curtain of falling Nyangombe river cascades down water in the world. Its rain forest has constant rain from the never-ending spray of the Falls. the rocks into a natural swim- ming pool and a sandy area called

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#SafariGuideZW. 2019. Page 38 #SafariGuideZW. 2019. Page 39 Harare International Festival of Arts (HIFA) The Harare International Festival of Arts is held annually at the end of April. It’s one of the largest events in the country and features local and international performanc- es in music, theatre or visual arts. OTHER FESTIVALS Harare International Carnival Also known as the Zimbabwe International Carnival, Harare International Carnival (HIC) is helps promote unity through celebrating our diversity. HIC is set to • Chibuku Neshamwari acHive high “Gross National Happiness” for the Zimba- bwean people by 2020. • Chimanimani Arts Harare Jazz Festival Festival The Harare Jazz Festival takes place around April 15 to 16 every year. Famous African musicians entertain their • Intwasa Arts festival audience while workshops are run to help aspiring jazz artists. All the proceeds go to charity. • Independence Day

Africa Day Celebrations Celebrations Africa Day is an annual day for the commemoration • Lion Lager Summer of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). OAU was founded on 25 May in 1963 and every year, on that day set aside as a public holiday, various Beer Festival celebrations take place across Africa. • Midlands Arts and Bulawayo Music Festival Cultural Festival The Bulawayo Music Festival is held every two years from May 23-27. Hosting a wide range of genres includ- • Neverland Zimbabwe ing classical, pop, jazz, and gospel, the festival is one of best musical showcases in the country. • Nyaminyami Festival Zimbabwe International Book • Shoko Festival Fair • Traditional and Organic This literary event takes place every July. Close to 100 publishers take part in the Book Fair, which is held at Food Festivals Harare Gardens in Harare. Renowned authors also run workshops which can be entertaining and educational • Jikinya Tradtional for the public. Zimbabwe International Film Dance Festival Festival (ZIFF) Held in Harare annually every August, the Zimbabwe In- ternational Film Festival runs for 10 days and showcases the best feature films, shorts, and documentaries, both regionally and internationally. ZIFF also hosts work- shops, which are aimed at developing the creative talent in the region. Section photo creds: Shoko Festival Facebook, Jameson Hotel/ Vic Falls Carnival , Daily News, News, Carnival , Daily Falls Vic Hotel/ Jameson Facebook, Festival Shoko creds: Section photo

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Formerly known as Harare International Airport, this airport is the largest in the country and serves as the base Airports of .

Charles Prince Airport is a local private jet airport located in Harare, Zimbabwe suitable for a variety of private jets.

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport The airport is in Bulawayo. Originally known as Bulawayo Airport, it was renamed in honour of Joshua Nkomo. Victoria Falls Airport is an international airport serving the Victoria Falls tourism industry, and is about 18 kilometres south of the town of Victoria [email protected] Falls, Zimbabwe. Kariba Airport is an international airport serving Kariba, Mashonaland West Province, Zimbabwe. It is 4 kilometres east of the town, and 13 kilometres east of the Lake Kariba Dam.

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1. Take necessary precautions against malaria 1. Keep a photocopy of the first few pages of your which is prevalent in some parts of Zimbabwe. Even if you passport, visas and air tickets, separately from the original may be on malaria prophylaxis medication, make sure to documents. use insect repellents and mosquito nets as well. 2. Do not walk alone your safari camp at night. You Read this website which highlights the areas in Zimbabwe never know what hungry animal may be on the hunt for which are malaria-infested. food.

2. Medication 3. Never get too close to animals when you spot them If you’re taking any medication, make sure to pack it for in the wild. They are wild for a reason and may turn on your trip. Even if you may not be taking any medication, it you. is a good idea to take some painkillers, anti-histamine or mosquito repellents, etc (in case the worst happens). 4. Do not get out of your safari vehicles unless your guide tells you that it is safe to do so. If you need 3. Drink boiled or treated water. to relieve yourself, inform your guide and they will find a safe spot for them to stop the vehicle and allow you to 4. Wear a hat and sunglasses, sunscreen lotion “check the tyre pressure”. and long-sleeved shirts, if possible when you’re out,. Zim- babwe’s summer season can get very hot. Also make sure 5. Turn off the camera shutter if you will are taking to stay hydrated, especially when it’s hot. pictures of wildlife. The noise from the camera might star- tle the animals. And, running away is the least dangerous reaction you can expect from the creatures.

6. Do not swim in any rivers or lakes as most have crocodiles and hippo.

7. Never feed any animals, however inquisitive or cute they may appear to be.

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In Zimbabwe, same gender marriages are passport and travel insurance 1. Don’t forget your . outlawed. comfortable clothing 2. Be sure to pack , especially While the Constitution does not specifically criminalise if you are going on safari. Opt for neutral or non-brightly same gender relationships, much of the society in the coloured clothing which will help you blend with nature. nation has not warmed up to the LGBT+ community.

If you plan on hiking, make sure you have a comfortable LGBT+ travellers, therefore, need to make sure they pair of sneakers or boots. New hiking boots will need you do not engage in any public displays of affection which have been broken before your trip. Breaking boots helps may not sit well with many Zimbabweans. Public ensure that the boots adjust to the shape of your feet and displays of affection by any couple - gay or straight - risk you can walk comfortably in them. causing upset and offence. For this reason, we extend this advice to all travellers regardless of sexuality. [Don’t forget that if you’re travelling from another coun- try, there will be restrictions on how much luggage you More information on this can be obtained from GALZ, can carry. Find out about these restrictions as you plan an association for LGBT+ folks in Zimbabwe. your trip and pack accordingly. In case your luggage gets lost – and we hope it doesn’t – make sure to pack your im- portant documents and medication into a bag you’ll have near you during your travel.]

Wearing camouflage in Zimbabwe Please note that, in terms of Section 99 (2) (c) of the De- fence Act (Chapter 11:02), wearing camouflage or any- thing resembling army regalia is illegal.

#SafariGuideZW. 2019. Page 48 #SafariGuideZW. 2019. Page 49 Single entry: US$75.00 Multiple entry: US$150.00 New Zealand Single entry: US$30.00 Visa WHAT YOU NEED TO SUBMIT WHEN APPLYING FOR YOUR ONLINE VISA

1. Two passport-sized colour photographs which show your ears. If you have long hair, it needs to be tied.

2. Scanned colour photocopy of your ID and passport. Your Issues passport needs to be valid for, at least, 6 months. If you live in a country that is different to your nationality, you need to include a photocopy of your residence stamp. If you have previously visited Zimbabwe, include copies of previous Zimbabwe visas.

3. Proof of residence of your country of origin (for example, a utility bill or lease showing your name and address).

4. Enough blank pages in your passport to fit the required entry visa.

5. Scanned colour photocopy of your previous Zimbabwe visa (only if you’ve had one).Important notes regarding Vi- sas for those visiting Zimbabwe

* Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the 1. Category A: Citizens of SADC countries as well as date of arrival in Zimbabwe, and should have at least 3 blank Hong Kong and Singapore are not required to produce pages left in it. a visa when they travel to Zimbabwe. 2. Category B: Citizens of the USA, UK, Canada, Aus- * As with adults, all children and infants are charged full tralia, most EU countries, Israel and Japan as well as visa fees. several other countries obtain their visas at the port of entry and after having paid the required fee. However, * If you enter Zimbabwe with less than US$2000, and you some nationalities will have to apply for and obtain a don’t anticipate taking more than $2000 out of the country, Zimbabwe visa prior to travelling. then you don’t need to use a special form to declare your 3. Category C: People coming from countries such as cash. You simply write the amount of cash in the normal India, Nigeria and Mexico need to apply for a Zimba- Immigration Declaration Form upon your arrival. bwe visa before travelling to Zimbabwe. These individ- uals obtain a single-entry visa which is only valid for * If you are leaving Zimbabwe and then returning in a short that one trip to Zimbabwe. space of time, you may need to apply for a Double Entry You can apply for your visa online at www.evisa.gov. Visa or Univisa (this is way cheaper than applying for a new zw. It, reportedly, takes two working days to obtain an visa so you can re-enter Zimbabwe). e-visa. After completing the online form, you will be emailed a document to use upon arrival in Zimbabwe. * If you are returning to Zimbabwe more than twice in one The visa fee is payable at the port of entry upon your trip, you can apply for a Multiple Entry Visa. Unfortunately, arrival in Zimbabwe. Remember, it’s best to apply for this cannot be done at your point of entry; you need to apply your visa in good time. for the visa at the Town Hall in Zimbabwe or the embassy Current Zimbabwe Visa Costs in your country. Single entry US$30.00 * Holiday visas can be used within three months from the Double entry US$45.00 date of issue and they are issued for a 30-day stay. If you plan Multiple entry US$55.00 to stay in Zimbabwe for longer than 30 days, you will have to British & Irish passport holders visit the consulate office and extend your visa. Single Entry US$55 * If you’re any children with you from or via South Africa, Double Entry US$70 you need to show their birth certificates. Canada

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LIST OF COUNTRIES IN WHICH LIST OF COUNTRIES WHICH LIST OF COUNTRIES REQUIRED DO NOT REQUIRE VISAS ARE GRANTED THEIR VISAS TO APPLY FOR A VISA BEFORE AT THE PORT OF ENTRY ON SETTING FOOT IN ZIMBABWE PAYMENT OF THE REQUISITE VISA FEES • Argentina • Aruba • Australia Details • Bahamas • Austria • Barbados • Argentina • Belgium • Belize • Australia • Brazil Authority Building, Victoria Falls | +49 69 219 95413 • Bermuda • Austria • Britain +263 13 443 76/80 16. ZTA – South Africa | zta@ • Botswana • Belgium • Brunei 7. ZTA - Bulawayo | ztabulawayo@ telkomsa.net | 41 Fl Office Tower, • Cayman Islands • Brazil • Canada ztazim.co.zw or mathonsi@ztazim. Bradford Road, Bedfordview. PO Box • Cyprus • Britain • Cook Islands co.zw | Coal House, 95 Robert 751546, Gardenview, 2047 | +27 11 • Fiji • Brunei • Denmark Mugabe Way, Bulawayo | 616 953 4/5 | Cell: +27 723 452 586 • Grenada • Canada • Dominica Republic +263 9 723 58/54/33 17. ZTA – UK | zta.london@ • Guyana • Cook Islands • Egypt 8. ZTA – Beitbridge | ztabbridge@ btconnect.com | Zimbabwe Embassy, • Hong Kong • Denmark • Finland ztazim.co.zw or [email protected] 429 The Strand, London, WC2R OJR, • Jamaica • Dominica Republic • France | Stand No. 302, Petroport Complex, United Kingdom | +44 2078 456689 | • Kenya • Egypt • Germany Beitbridge | Cell: +44 7767 111 930 • Kiribati • Finland • Ghana* +263 86 236 40-42 18. ZTA – USA | evechid@gmail. • Leeward Islands • France • Greece • Germany 9. ZTA – Masvingo | ztamasvingo@ com | 128 East 56th St, New York, NY • Lesotho • Iceland • Ghana* 1. Official Zimbabweztazim.co.zw or marvelous@ztazim. 10022 | +1 212 486 3444 • Malawi • Indonesia • Greece Department of Immigration co.zw | 2nd Floor, Zimre Building, • Malaysia • Ireland • Iceland website | Principal Director, 1st Cnr. Hughes St & Simon Mazorodze • Maldives • Israel • Indonesia Floor Linquenda House, Nelson St., Masvingo | +263 39 266 24 1/3 • Malta • Italy • Ireland Mandela Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe 10. ZTA – Kariba | ztakariba@ • Mauritius • Japan • Israel |+263 (0)4 791913/8 ztazim.co.zw or mushangwe@ztazim. • Montserrat • Korea (South) • Italy 2. Official Zimbabwe e-visa co.zw | Stand No. 487 Observation • Mozambique • Kuwait • Japan website | [email protected] | Building, Mahombekombe, Kariba | • Namibia • Liechtenstein • Korea (South) Department of Immigration, PO Bag +263 61 2656 • Nauru • Luxembourg • Kuwait • Monaco 7717, Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe | 11. ZTA – Lowveld | ztachiredzi@ • New Zealand • Liechtenstein • Netherlands +263-4-791913/8 ztazim.co.zw | Old Mutual House, • Western Samoa • Luxembourg • Norway 3. Zimbabwe Embassy in UK Chilonga Drive, Chiredzi | • Singapore • Monaco • Palau Islands website | 429 The Strand, London +263 231 2653/2698 • Solomon Islands • Netherlands • Palestine WC2R 0JR | Telephone 12. ZTA – Mutare | daniel@ztazim. • St Kitts • Norway • Papua New Guinea +44 20 7836 7755. co.zw or [email protected] | 109 • St Lucia • Palau Islands • Poland, Portugal 4. Zimbabwe Embassy in USA Herbert Chitepo St. 3rd Floor, Mutare • St Vincent and • Palestine • Puerto Rico Russia | 608 New Hampshire Ave NW, | +263 20 666 17 the Grena dies • Papua New Guinea • Seychelles Washington, DC 20009, United States 13. ZTA – Gweru | midlands@ • Swaziland • Poland, Portugal • Spain | ztazim.co.zw | Civic Centre, Cnr. • Tanzania • Puerto Rico Russia • Sweden +1 202-332-7100. Robert Mugabe Way & 8th St., Gweru • Tonga • Seychelles • Switzerland 5. Zimbabwe Tourism Authority | +263 54 2231670-2 • Trinidad & Tobago • Spain • USA (ZTA) – Head Office | marketing@ 14. ZTA – China | monicaztabj@ • Turks & Caicos Islands • Sweden • United Arab Emirates ztazim.co.zw or [email protected] yahoo.com | 7 Dong san Jie San Li • Tuvalu • Switzerland (UAE) | 55 Samora Machel Avenue, Harare Tun Beijing, P.R. China 100600 | • Uganda • USA • Vatican | +263 4 780 651/ 752 570/ 774 709/ +68 106 532 5381/ Ext.273 • Vanuatu • United Arab Emirates • Virgin Islands (USA) 774 760/ 780 365/ 758 7 12/14/28/30 15. ZTA – Germany | sanganai@ • Zambia (UAE) • Vatican 6. ZTA – Victoria Falls | ztavicfalls@ zimbabwe-tourism.de or info@ • Virgin Islands (USA) ztazim.co.za or kateketa@ztazim. zimbabwe-tourism.de | Hochstr. 17, co.zw | Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife D60313, Frankfurt, Germany |

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