Zimbabwe
Travel tips for Zimbabwe
Top 5 Experiences
Although Zimbabwe is one of the best safari destinations in Africa, the country is still considered an insider tip. This changes immediately with the following highlights:
Victoria Falls
The flagship of Zimbabwe! Over a width of almost two kilometres, the Zambezi plunges 100 meters into the depths with a loud roar and amazes visitors. No surprise that the widest waterfall on earth is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hwange National Park
The largest national park in the country is home to over 25,000 elephants. Diversity is reflected in both flora and fauna. The landscape ranges from desert to grass savannah and sparse acacia forests. With a little luck, one will encounter buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, lions, leopards or wild dogs on safari.
Great Zimbabwe
The ruins of Great Zimbabwe is the largest archaeological site south of the Sahara and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From the former centre of the kingdom of Mwene Mutapa from the 11th-15th centuries, only imposing stone ruins remain today.
Active Tours
Outdoor hearts beat faster at the selection of active adventures: from mountain hiking through the hill country in eastern Zimbabwe to white water rafting on the Zambezi River and the world’s highest bungee jump over the Victoria Falls.
Cultural Heritage
Zimbabwe, like most countries in Africa, is a multi-ethnic country. The most important ethnic groups are the Shona and the Ndebele. As a Bantu group, the Shona are clan-connected and spiritually inclined. The Ndebele are characterized by their warlike past.
Tourist infrastructure
The capital, Harare, is the starting and ending point of all transcontinental air connections. Victoria Falls Airport serves as another important international airport. By African standards, Zimbabwe has a relatively well-developed road network of over 97,000 km. However, only about 20% of it is paved, including the most important main roads. Outside the centres, one therefore mostly drives on unpaved roads, which are passable all year round.
The choice of accommodation is relatively extensive and ranges from inexpensive bed & breakfasts, renowned hotels and lodges to luxury hotels.
Climate and travel season
Zimbabwe has a tropical to subtropical climate and, like many African countries, is characterized by a dry and rainy season. Due to the high altitude, temperatures are comparatively mild and precipitation varies seasonally.
The official rainy season lasts from October to March, temperatures rise up to 30 °C and are often accompanied by high humidity. From April to September it is dry season and in the Zimbabwean winter (June/July) it cools down to 25°C during the day, at night it gets much cooler and night frost is possible.
The best time to travel are the months between April and October, but also in the rainiest months, December to February, the country can be travelled without problems.
Visa and entry
Citizens of Germany, Austria and Switzerland do not need a visa in advance to enter Zimbabwe, travellers receive the entry permit upon arrival. The passport must be valid for at least 6 months upon departure.
Since the regulations can change at any time, all information are non-binding and without guarantee. Please observe the visa regulations and the current information of the Federal Foreign Office / Federal Ministry European and International Affairs / Federal Department of Foreign Affaires at all times.
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Status: 06.10.2021