Zimbabwe is in southern Africa, between the rivers Zambezi in the north and Limpopo in the south .Magnificent wildlife - that's what attracts tourists here .This country, thanks to a responsible policy in the field of environmental protection, managed to save many animals in their natural habitat .At the same time on some animals in Zimbabwe you can see not only through binoculars, but also in the sight of a carbine: this is one of the few African countries where hunting is allowed .In the country will find what to do, and golf fans: it is in Zimbabwe is located one of the best golf courses on the African continent .The

The capital is Harare. The main purpose of visiting the country is the national parks of Zimbabwe, but there are plenty of attractions besides them. On what other places can be visited in the country, is told on the city page and the resorts of Zimbabwe.

How to get to Zimbabwe

There are no direct flights to Zimbabwe from Russia. Possible variants of flight: British Airways flights with docking in London (assumes the overnight stay), as well as a joint flight of Lufthansa and South African Airways with transfers in Frankfurt and Johannesburg. The duration of the flight is about 14-15 hours without taking into account the connections.

Visa in Zimbabwe

Visa in Zimbabwe can be issued both on arrival and at the consular section of the embassy in Moscow.

Customs office

Import and export of currency is not limited, amounts over 50 000 USD are declared. The import of hunting weapons and ammunition requires permission - the same as for the export of hunting trophies. The cost of such permission is 250 USD. It is forbidden to import drugs and some medicines.

Useful phone numbers

Embassy of Zimbabwe in Moscow: st. Mytnaya, 3, phone: (499) 230-17-87, 230-18-46

The Russian Embassy in Harare: 70 Fife Av., P. O. Box 4250; tel .: (4) 701-957, 701-958; website

Safety of tourists

No vaccinations before visiting the country do not. For tourists planning to visit national parks, it is enough to take antimalarial pills, wear long-sleeved clothes and use insecticides.

Zimbabwe Animals

Victoria Falls

The Zambezi River

Climate of Zimbabwe

In the north, the climate is subequatorial, in the south - tropical. In summer (December - March) the average temperature is about +25 ° C, in the winter season (June - August) +17 ° C. Rains are mainly from November to March.

Depending on the purpose for which tourists visit the country, the best time to visit will be different. For example, the most suitable period for rafting in the Zambezi is August - December, when the river is not the fullest and, accordingly, not very stormy. The most comfortable time for watching animals is the winter months, when it is dry and warm (from May to October). But it should be borne in mind that at this time, sometimes there are even frosts at night.

Actual information: weather forecast for the main Zimbabwe resorts for the coming days.

Banks and exchange offices

Banks are open from 8:00 to 15:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 8:00 to 13:00 on Wednesday and from 8:00 to 11:30 on Saturday. The currency can be exchanged in banks, hotels, the airport, as well as numerous exchange offices.

In the markets and in the province, you can pay Randy South Africa, and US dollars are accepted for payment almost everywhere.

Zimbabwe Hotels

Most of Zimbabwe's hotels are concentrated in national parks, near Victoria Falls, and also in the capital of the country. Choosing accommodation in safari-lodges and camping, be careful: the zone of the complexes is not always fenced and wild animals can enter the territory.

Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Zimbabwe

The main and very spectacular landmark of the country is Victoria Falls. It is located on the Zambezi River, at the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is the fourth-wide stream and one of the largest water and power outlets in the world.

Lake Kariba is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Tourists come here to sail, go water skiing, sunbathe and fish, and in the evening - to try your luck at the casino open on the lake.

Attractions Harare - National Gallery, Kopje Hill, Botanical Gardens and Mbaremusika Market.

Great Zimbabwe is a medieval city in which the Great Wall of the elliptical form is located about 100 m in diameter and 255 m in circumference. According to some sources, this is the oldest structure in sub-Saharan Africa.

To get the maximum pleasure from visiting the country, you need to rent a jeep and go on a safari. There are many national parks in the country where you can observe hippos, rhinoceroses, crocodiles, buffaloes, roes, other rare animals.

In addition, you can rent a small plane and enjoy the world's largest Victoria Falls from a bird's eye view. Noise of water is heard over 20 km, and a column of water dust above the waterfall is visible for 40 km.

"Extreme" in Zimbabwe is definitely worth doing rafting. The violent stream of the Zambezi River in the gorge behind the Victoria Falls is considered one of the best places in the world for extreme alloys. Thrills are guaranteed.

Plus, in Zimbabwe, sports hunting is developed. For this, there are all the prerequisites: a variety of natural conditions and species of animals, the ability to hunt on both specialized ranches and wildlife, a very high level of service.

Hunting in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is considered a hunting country: special hunting ranches are built here, and guides and instructors provide Pulkin from all over the world with the extraction of trophies. Hunting tourism is a significant part of the country's economy, therefore strict supervision is exercised over the activities of huntsmen, guides and other personnel.

In the Zambezi Valley, below the Kariba dam, there are several safari regions, where elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards and several species of antelope dwell. Many of them are allowed to hunt with appropriate permission from the Department of National Parks and the maintenance of wildlife populations.

All animals in these areas are divided into several categories: hunting game, protected species and endangered species. Disappearing species of animals are not allowed to be shot, but for the first two "categories" the quota for shooting is determined annually - depending on their number.

The hunting season is open in Zimbabwe from the beginning of May to the end of September. A permit for hunting is given only to a limited number of people. Photos Zimbabwe (41)