Zimbabwe Holidays

You must have a visa to visit Zimbabwe and most visitors get their visa on arrival, which is usually granted for 30 days.

To enter Zimbabwe, your passport must have an 'expiry date' at least 6 months after your arrival date and 3 blank pages.

Take enough US dollars with you in small notes to pay for your visa on arrival.

It is possible to apply for an e-visa before you travel, with options for single or double entry visas.

You can also use the KAZA Univisa, valid for 30 days for travel between Zimbabwe and Zambia and for day trips into Botswana, available at certain airports and land borders for 50 US dollars.

Declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 US dollars or more, and you cannot leave Zimbabwe with cash worth more than 2,000 US dollars.

You must have a certificate to prove you've had a yellow fever vaccination if you're coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.

Carry a copy of your passport photo page and visa at all times, leaving the original in a safe place.

Mugging, pickpocketing, and bag-snatching are common in city centres, especially after dark, so be vigilant.

Keep vehicle doors locked and windows closed, and be careful at night and at petrol stations due to smash-and-grab robberies.

Do not carry or display large amounts of cash, and carry small denomination US dollar notes as change is rarely available.

International money transfers can fail, and some businesses may not accept cards, so check payment methods in advance.

The safari and lodge safety standards vary, so check if your operator is licensed with the Safari Operators Association.

Fuel can be scarce, so carry extra, top up whenever possible, and bring cash as cards may not be accepted.