Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is an unbeatable destination for adventure travel of all sorts. Not only are its game reserves among the most abundant and beautiful on the continent, but they also offer unusual types of safari experience that are simply unavailable anywhere else.

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country at the base of the African continent. Its neighbours are Mozambique (to the east), South Africa and Botswana (to the south and west), and Zambia (to the north). Zimbabwe lies on a high plateau, and its terrain consists primarily of grasslands bordered on the east by mountains. The northeastern border of the country is marked by the mighty Zambezi River, along which is located the incomparable spectacle of Victoria Falls and the magnificent expanse of Lake Kariba. The Zambezi has become one of the world's best water adventure travel destinations, offering outstanding whitewater rafting in the Zambezi Gorges below the falls as well as excellent canoeing and kayaking above them.

ENTRY FORMALITIES
If you are not staying for longer than six months, you enter Zimbabwe with a minimum of formalities. All you need is a valid passport with a valid visa depending on which category of the visa regime you fall under, a return ticket to your country (or enough money to buy one), and sufficient funds to cover your stay in Zimbabwe.

CULTURE
Zimbabwe is a multi-racial society where people of all nationalists live in harmony. People living in urban areas have a westernized lifestyle, while in the country areas many African traditions have been preserved.

CURRENCY
The country makes use of multiple currencies as legal tender which comprise of US dollar, British pound, European euros, South African rand and Botswana Pula. The mostly acceptable means of payment in most establishments is US $ based or its equivalent. Travelers Cheques and International credit cards are widely accepted.

HOTELS
Unless otherwise stated, the initial tariff is a person per day on a bed and breakfast basis. The tariffs quoted are subject to change upwards or downwards. However, visitors should confirm charges when making a reservation. Zimbabwe boosts of a variety of classical hotels dotted around the country with quality service that ranges from one star to five stars. Hotels in Zimbabwe can be categorized into three groups which comprise of City hotels, Resort hotels and Safari hotels.

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Electricity in Zimbabwe is 220-230 AC voltage.

SHOPPING IN ZIMBABWE
In general, shops are open from 0800hrs until 1700hrs and closed on Saturday afternoons and Sundays. Most restaurants are also closed on Sundays. Selected pharmacies have day and night service in all the main centres. VAT is charged on everything, except certain basic commodities, and applies to meals served in hotels and restaurants. A 2% tourism development is levied on all tourism products and services.

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