Zimbabwe Africa
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Zimbabwe Africa
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Customs: Zimbabwe permits U.S. citizens to enter without a visa. Be prepared to show tickets for onward travel and sufficient funds for stay. All cash must be declared upon entry. Travelers planning to use overland transport should check with the Department of State or the nearest U.S. Consular Office, since areas of eastern Zimbabwe are considered unsafe for travel by Americans. Climate and clothing: light, summer apparel is appropriate from October to May. Fall or spring clothing is suitable the rest of the year. Health: tap water is safe in all urban areas but not in rural regions. Medical facilities are good in the cities, adequate in rural areas. Telecommunications: telephone and telegraph service is available in most of the country. Zimbabwe is seven times zones ahead of eastern standard time. Transportation: Harare is linked by air service to Johannesburg, Nairobi, Lagos, London, Athens,. Frankfurt, Lisbon, Perth, and other major cities. Zimbabwe is the railroad hub of much of southern Africa, although passenger service is limited. Taxis and rental cars are available and inexpensive in the cities. Zimbabwe has an excellent road system. Traffic moves on the left. Tourist attractions: Zimbabwe has varied scenery and a pleasant climate. Popular tourist attractions are the renowned Victoria Falls in the west, the eastern highlands, and the "Great Zimbabwe" ruins near Masvingo. Several national and game parks have abundant wildlife; the Hwange park is larger that Connecticut and is home to several thousand elephants and innumerable small game. Hunting and photographic safaris are available on private game reserves, and the Zambezi River system offers some the finest canoeing, white water rafting, and sport fishing in Africa. National
Holidays: Establishments including the U.S. embassy are closed
on the following holidays.
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