All Delegates entering Zimbabwe must hold a valid national passport (valid for at least six months before the expiry date). All delegates entering Zimbabwe must check their country’s visa requirements here https://evisa.gov.zw/
- Delegates are invited to note the following in respect of travel to Zimbabwe:
- The international airport in Victoria Falls is the Victoria Falls International Airport.
- CATEGORY A – Countries whose nationals do not require visas at all,
- CATEGORY B – Countries whose nationals are granted visas at the port of entry on payment of the requisite visa fees, and
- CATEGORY C – Countries whose nationals are required to apply for and obtain visas prior to travelling. Delegates in Category C are encouraged to apply for their visas well on time online to avoid any inconveniences
- Kindly refer to page 11 on this link: https://www.evisa.gov.zw/static/Brochure.pdf for detailed lists of countries.
- English, Shona and Ndebele
Zimbabwe is a land of remarkable beauty and diversity, ranging from low lying semi desert areas to lush highlands strewn with forests and lakes. The country is divided into three broad climatic regions: the central plateau, which covers most of the country and is generally temperate; the low lying areas, such as the Zambezi Valley, which are significantly warmer and drier with hot summers; and the Eastern Highlands, which are cooler with much higher year round rainfall.
Victoria Falls has a sub-tropical climate marked by distinct wet and dry seasons. During the wet season (Mid-November to April) is characterized by hot, humid weather with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Temperatures typically range from 25°C to 35°C during the day.
Currency
• Zimbabwe has a multi-currency legal tender system. The Botswana Pula, South African Rand, the United States Dollar, Chinese Yuan, Australian Dollar, Japanese Yen, Indian Rupee and the Euro are acceptable tender. Zimbabwe has its own currency which is the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG), proudly known as ZiG. Please feel free to visit https://www.rbz.co.zw/ for daily bank exchange rates.
• Exchange facilities are available at various bureau exchanges and banks.
Credit cards
Major credit cards, such as MasterCard, Visa and American Express, are accepted in most hotels, restaurants, retail outlets, and safari companies. However, shops in remote areas and service stations may only accept cash.
Please ensure that your vaccinations are up to date at least four to six weeks before travelling to Zimbabwe. More information is available at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/zimbabwe.
Vaccination against yellow fever is required for travelers who have departed or transited through a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission no more than six days before arriving in Zimbabwe. If this is the case, delegates should carry their yellow fever vaccination certificate with the travel documents.
By Air
Victoria Falls Airport is located 18 km south of the town and has international services to numerous cities in Southern Africa.
National Airline: Air Zimbabwe offers flights between local cities and select regional centers, including Johannesburg.
Regional and Continental Airlines: Airlink, Fastjet, South African Airways, and Rwandair provide valuable regional connectivity, especially from Southern and Eastern Africa.
International Carriers: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, British Airways, Kenya Airways, and Lufthansa all operate flights to Zimbabwe, connecting with major global hubs.
By Road
Zimbabwe is accessible by tarred road from Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zambia. Vehicles are driven on the left-hand side of the road.
The international dialing code for Zimbabwe is +263.
For further information on the network providers in Zimbabwe, consult the following services:
Econet, Telecel, and NetOne are the three main mobile network operators in Zimbabwe. All three offer prepaid SIM cards. You will need to show your passport when purchasing a SIM card from an authorized store.
- The standard voltage in Zimbabwe is 220-240 volts and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Power sockets are type G (the standard socket type used in the United Kingdom, which takes plugs with three square pins).
