Where to go in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe travel information
- Time zone: +2 GMT
- Flight time: 14-15 hours
- Recommended airlines: British Airways, Emirates
- Currency: Zimbabwean Dollar, US Dollar, Euro, South African Rand, Botswana Pula, British Pound
- Tipping guideline: Depends on the service
- Health considerations: There is a risk of dengue. There is a risk of malaria in Zimbabwe. In the Zambezi valley, the risk is throughout the year. There is a high risk of malaria in areas below 1,200m from November to June. There is a low risk of malaria in these areas during the rest of the year (July to October). There is very low risk of malaria in Harare and Bulawayo. There is no risk of yellow fever in Zimbabwe, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Harare
- Population: 17,020,321
- National languages: English, Shona, Ndebele
- Electricity and plugs: Type D, G, 220V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You need a visa for Zimbabwe if you have a British passport - on arrival
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