Zimbabwe Travel Guide

Zimbabwe is like a song. Once you hear it, you will never forget it. It is like a feeling that can soothe all souls at any time. It also wants to be a curse that can bring everyone who knows it. Together. Tourists can not only watch the rich and diverse tropical wildlife, experience the excitement of rafting on dangerous beaches, climb cold mountains, but also experience the long history of a nation for thousands of years. Where else in the world can tourists experience these joys at the same time?

Best tourist season Zimbabwe has a comfortable temperate climate with sunshine all year round, with an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day. The seasons are opposite to those in the northern hemisphere. It is midsummer at Christmas and winter is from May to August. In winter, the highland is usually dry and sunny, and the nights are cold. The average temperature in summer is 25 - 30 degrees Celsius, with October being the hottest, with temperatures exceeding 32 degrees Celsius. In lower terrain areas, it is much warmer throughout the year than in Harare and other highland centers. The best tourist season is April to July.

Tips that the temperatures listed above are for several major centers. Please note that in low-lying areas such as Kariba, Victoria Falls, Hwange, Gonarezhou and Zambezi valley, it is quite warm all year round. During the rainy season (November to March), you may need to wear a thin jacket at night. Most hotels expect men to wear collared tops, jackets and ties when appearing in bars and restaurants after 18:30, except in warm areas.

Transportation Notice Air Zimbabwe has direct flights to Beijing. It runs directly from Beijing to Harare via Singapore every Tuesday and Saturday at 19:00 pm (flight time 13 hours). From Harare, it returns to Beijing every Monday and Friday at 18:30 pm. The individual round-trip ticket price from Beijing to Harare is around 7000 yuan. Air Zimbabwe often has promotional prices. It is the most cost-effective airline for China citizens to travel to southern African countries.

visa notice The Zimbabwe government reported that Zimbabwe will implement a visa-on-arrival policy for China citizens who travel to Zimbabwe for short periods of time starting from July 1, 2018. This policy is only for tourist visas and applies to all ports of entry in Tianjin. Application conditions include: holding a passport with a remaining validity period of more than 6 months, round-trip air ticket, hotel order or valid invitation letter, and filling out the application form at the Tianjin port. The cost is US$60. The validity period is 30 days and can be extended up to 2 times of 30 days each time.

Since April 2, 2014, the Zimbabwe Immigration Bureau will launch the latest online visa application system for global markets including China. All guests traveling to Zimbabwe must apply for a Zimbabwe visa through the official website of the Immigration Bureau at www.evisa.gov.zw. Travel agencies can apply on their behalf for tourists traveling in groups.

Entry Instructions China citizens must hold a valid passport and visa to enter Zimbabwe, and carefully fill in the entry card, health declaration form and customs declaration form.

According to Zimbabwe customs regulations, people entering and leaving the country must fill out a customs declaration form and truthfully declare the items they carry. Customs officers have the right to inspect passengers 'luggage. If excessive or prohibited items are found and not reported, they will be fined, confiscated, or even imprisoned. Customs regulations stipulate that immigrants who stay in Zimbabwe for less than 30 days can bring foreign currency and duty-free goods worth US$250, including no more than 5 liters of alcohol (no more than 2 liters of spirits); immigrants under the age of 18 are not allowed to bring alcoholic goods. If the goods carried exceeds the specified amount, the customs will impose customs tax on the excess in accordance with regulations.

You can enter customs for free with personal belongings, such as cameras, laptops, binoculars, mobile phones, golf equipment, sportswear, camping equipment, etc. Foreign currency may be brought in when crossing customs, but it shall not exceed the amount declared at the time of entry. Special reminder is that ivory products can be purchased everywhere in Zimbabwe craft shops, but China strictly prohibits bringing ivory and its products into the customs because of its accession to relevant international conventions.

Currency and consumption Zimbabwe mainly uses five currencies: US dollar, euro, British pound, South African RAND, and RMB. But if you want to check out everywhere and compare value, I recommend using U.S. dollars and South African RAND. It is best to exchange some U.S. dollars domestically in advance, but be careful to exchange some small change so that it can be used when giving tips. The exchange limit is US$20000 per person. (Tips: $2 for tour guides and drivers;$4 for hotels, restaurants, bars, etc., do not pay until completed.)

In Zimbabwe, credit cards with the UnionPay logo are invalid. What can be used are: international traveler's checks from banks of China and international cards from various banks. These cards must bear organizational logos such as MasterCard, Visa, and American Express. It can be used in large hotels and shops. Before leaving, be sure to check whether you have deposited US dollars in order to spend locally.

Communication Most people in Zimbabwe have mobile phones and many smartphones, so when you want to contact and your mobile phone is out of power, you can just ask someone generously to borrow it. Android is widely distributed in Zimbabwe and is the first in Africa. Ranked first, Samsung mobile phones are also very popular. Zimbabwe also has the largest number of local data from Zimbabwe in Africa on Whats App Inc, Facebook, Instagram, Google, Opera and Chrome users).

Calling local is 0.80×115%) US dollars/minute; calling back to Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan is 4.50×115%) US dollars/minute; calling other countries depends on the calling country and region, and the cost is between 1.60×115%) US dollars/minute and 4.50×115%) US dollars/minute; calling is 5.88 yuan/minute; sending and receiving text messages are free.

Internet access includes wired and wireless broadband. The wireless network card is monthly and uses Africom's CDMA, 1G is US$18 and 2G is US$60. It is recommended to buy 2 cards and exchange them. Note that computers do not have the same penetration rate as mobile phones in Zimbabwe, with only three or four out of ten households having computers. The Internet is not that developed, with only 7 million people using the Internet a day and local data from local Zimbabweans).

Accommodation in Zimbabwe has complete tourist facilities and has a number of international-level hotels, including those located in the Victoria Falls area. These hotels are ranked 23rd in the world and 2nd in Africa by international organizations. They also include the resort opened in 1983, the Hilton Hotel opened in 1985, and the Xiangshan Hotel opened in 1992 and 1992. There are nearly 100 star-rated hotels in Zimbabwe, and the number will gradually increase in the future.

Accommodation in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, is mainly divided into five-star to one-star hotels; suburban and private hotels; backpacker hotels; campsites and mobile homes and youth hostels.

Food Zimbabwe Like other southern African countries, the country's cuisine is mainly composed of African and British cuisine. The former usually uses their main food, corn, to grind into flour to make Sadza, and then sprinkled with a gravy called Nyama. Beef and chicken are generally used, and occasionally crocodile or antelope meat is used to make gravy.

British flavors are mainly French fries, sausages, meat pies, sandwiches and hamburgers. These foods can be eaten for 10 to 20Z in the station canteen and night markets near the market. Sometimes you will encounter unclean food, so people with poor stomach are best to eat in chain fast food restaurants. Lake Caliba is specialty of sun-dried gagi and anchovies, but it is not often seen. The salmon in the eastern plateau region are unique and must be tasted when you have the opportunity. In addition, vegetables and fruits are also abundant and cheap.

People in Zimbabwe rarely eat out, so almost all those who eat in restaurants are foreigners, and Western food is expensive. But there are Italian restaurants, Chinese restaurants, Greek and Indian-style restaurants, and a moderately priced coffee shop on the commercial streets of Harare and Bravayoun and busy areas. Breakfast in the hotel costs about US$5, and lunch is not very expensive. Large drinks generally include coffee, black tea, and charcoal sour drinks, which also produce alcoholic drinks like Oriental rice wine. However, China tourists are advised to drink locally produced beer and wine.

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Shopping Zimbabwe has a variety of different styles of handicrafts, such as masks, stone products and wood products carved in imitation of rhinoceros, hippos and other animals, handmade musical instruments, lace products, hand-woven baskets, pottery, fabrics, printing and dyeing, gemstones, semi-precious stones, and trinkets with African characteristics, etc.

Tourism Activities Flying over Victoria Falls Victoria Falls helicopter flying, also known as "The Flight of Angels", refers to flying around Victoria Falls by helicopter. It originated from an unforgettable remark by David Livingstone when he first recorded his mood when he discovered the waterfall: "It's so beautiful. There must be angels in the sky who have stared at it in flight." I think this is a great Mingzi who perfectly described this unforgettable and perfect experience, and it will definitely be one of the best memories of your life. "Standing on the ground and watching Victoria Falls, you will feel its tremendous power because the water flow is so huge. But when you look down from above, you can see the panoramic view of the waterfall, which is quite spectacular.

There are 2 different helicopter routes for Victoria Falls: the first is a 12/13-minute flight from the Elephant hills, and the flight from the falls is several kilometers away from Beijing. This flight will take you several times over the waterfall from two directions, and you can clearly see the waterfall canyon. Also nearby is the Town Hotel with amazing views. The second option is a 30-minute flight, much like a short flight but more exciting. In addition to viewing the waterfalls, you can also see the wide Zambezi River and the adjacent Zambezi National Park. There may also be hippos driving into the river. These breathtaking scenery will become an unforgettable experience for you.

Bungee jumping 111 meters is an event that will make your adrenaline surge. The bungee jumping project is set up at the Victoria Falls Bridge, where more than 50,000 people jump. Challenge the limits in your heart, overcome the deepest terror in your heart, and come and challenge quickly. The seat belt will protect your anklet and body respectively, so you can go back and see the bridge after you jump. We can also take photos or short videos for you if you want-for an extra fee. (Note: You need to present your passport when entering the bridge.)

Elephant safari There are 5 different herds at Victoria Falls and Livingstone, and we recommend 2 of them to you. WildHorizons manages a herd of orphaned elephants at its elephant base camp in Zimbabwe. Follow the ancient tour route along the Zimbabwe Canyon and explore the spectacular lawns of Victoria Falls National Park. It was definitely an extraordinary adventure. Elephant safari will start at sunrise and end at sunset every day. There can be further interaction at breakfast, lunch and dinner.

and Lion Walk Take an hour to experience this unparalleled experience, which will be the most exciting adventure since Victoria Falls. If you are lucky, you will be able to follow in the footsteps of other wild animals. Wild animals are very dangerous, so be sure to listen to your tour guide and not run around or across bushes at will. If you're lucky, you can still see the cubs.

Sunset Boat Tour

Sunset Cruise tours come in many size and sizes-from small boats that can carry 8 to 10 people to large boats that can carry 120 people. Boat tours usually start after lunch and head downstream in the direction of Zambezi National Park, where you can see a large number of crocodiles and hippos, as well as many amazing birds. There are also elephants on the shore, and if you are lucky enough, you can see elephants swimming or snorkeling in the river.

Then continue towards Palm Island for a few kilometers, winding through the island's canyons. Here, you can see the waterfalls along the river and watch the mist slowly rise. But please note that large cruise ships don't get here because the river is too fast and there are many rocks. Before sunset, they would go back in the direction of the river upstream, park somewhere, and watch the last ray of sunlight disappear.

tips (1) Due to low altitude and hot and humid climate, malaria and other diseases occasionally occur in Victoria Falls City, Lake Kariba area and parts of Masungo Province on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Tourists traveling to the area should pay attention to preventing mosquito bites and malaria. There are many hospitals in the capital, Harare, and the medical conditions are relatively good. Medical institutions in urban and remote areas have poor equipment, poor conditions, and short supply of medicines and are expensive. Tourists should bring their own necessary medicines.

(2) There are no safety guardrails in the Victoria Falls Scenic Area. Pay attention to anti-slip when visiting and taking photos. When entering wildlife reserves and wildlife parks, you should follow the instructions of tour guides. It is best not to come into direct contact with wild animals to prevent accidents.

(3) Zimbabwe is short of foreign exchange, and traveler's checks cannot ensure the withdrawal of foreign exchange cash.

(4) When taking photos in Zimbabwe, avoid sensitive areas such as military installations, U.S. embassies, presidential palaces, parliament buildings and government departments. The Presidential Palace Road is not allowed to open to traffic after 6 p.m.

(5) In cities in Zimbabwe, you should try to avoid going to the streets alone at night. The police number is 995. When staying in a nature reserve, you must never leave the camping site at night.

(6) The official language of Zimbabwe is English. It is recommended to bring a portable translator, so that you can avoid the trouble of communication barriers while playing.

(7) The voltage in Zimbabwe is 220V, and ordinary sockets are square-pin three-way sockets. Sockets are different from domestic ones. You need to bring an additional power converter, otherwise electronic products cannot be charged and cannot be used.

(8) Local hotels do not provide hot water, so tourists who want to drink hot water are recommended to bring their own portable water heater.

(9) Local people have very strong self-esteem. When visiting the local area, they should pay attention to respecting the local culture and not having the idea of discriminating against blacks to avoid unnecessary trouble caused by this.