Zimbabwe Tourist Information

HEALTH AND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
A valid passport is required and visas are required by some nationalities. We recommend that clients check requirements with visa authorities well in advance.
South African Contact: Zimbabwean Consulate
Tel: +27 (11) 615 6309/0290/5873
www.zimbabweconsulate.co.za
No inoculations are required at this time, but anti-malaria table are advisable all year round.
INSURANCE:
Please note Flame of Africa strongly recommends you take out a full insurance policy that covers the duration of your stay.  Please contact your local insurance agency.
CLOTHING AND CLIMATE:
Light weight tropical clothing with rainwear from November to March. The evenings, during the winter months from May to August , can be cool. September to October is hot and dry, whilst November to March is hot and wet.Neutral colours on safaris and smart casual evening wear for top hotels and restaurants is recommended. All camouflage clothing is prohibited in Zimbabwe.

TIME DIFFERENCE:
GMT +2
DIALING CODE:
+263
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:
  • 01 January
  • 18 April
  • 19 April
  • 21 April
  • 01 May
  • 25 May
  • 11 August
  • 12 August
  • 22 December
  • 25 December
  • 26 December
CURRENCY:
Zimbabwe currency is the Zimbabwe Dollar. South African Rands and US Dollars are also accepted.
LANGUAGE:
English is widely spoken.
ELECTRIC CURRENT:
220 – 240 volts ac, via 14 amp fused, square pinned plugs. 50hz.