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Zimbabwe Travel Guide

Harare Capital
USD Currency
English Language
+263 Calling Code
Left Drives on

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa Required For Most Nationalities, Available On Arrival Or E-visa In Some Cases.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Visa application form
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Currency exchange scams
  • Taxi overcharging

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 999
Response Speed Slow
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy Limited Hours
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Fair
Ride-sharing Apps Bolt
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Caution

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Ecocash,onemoney
ATM Availability Medium
Tipping 10-15% Is Standard In Restaurants.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40 Tourist: $100 Family: $250

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Public Places.
Public Affection Frowned Upon
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Mhoro
m-ho-ro
Goodbye
Sara zvakanaka
sa-ra zva-ka-na-ka
Please
Ndapota
n-da-po-ta
Thank you
Ndatenda
n-da-ten-da
Sorry
Ndineurombo
n-dee-ne-u-ro-mbo
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Unotaura Chirungu here?
u-no-ta-u-ra chi-run-gu he-re?
I don’t understand
Handinzwisisi
han-di-nzwi-si-si
Can you speak slowly, please?
Unogona kutaura zvishoma here?
u-no-go-na ku-ta-u-ra zvi-sho-ma he-re?
Can you help me, please?
Unogona kundibatsira here?
u-no-go-na kun-di-ba-tsi-ra he-re?
What does this mean?
Izvi zvinorevei?
i-zvi zhi-no-re-ve-i?

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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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