General Information
About Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is situated in south-central Africa, between the Limpopo and the mighty Zambezi. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa known for its dramatic landscape and diverse wildlife, much of it within parks, reserves and safari areas. The country has a very good location spot. It is easily accessible from different parts of the world.
Culture and Religion
The people are extremely friendly and helpful. They will try to help you in any way possible, no matter when you contact them. Zimbabwe has three main official languages: English, Shona and Ndebele. Zimbabwe’s literacy rate is at 92% – the highest in Africa.
Zimbabwe is a multicultural society although Christianity is the predominant religion (84%).
About Victoria Falls
Welcome to the great Victoria Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world and a place where wilderness, adventure and culture unite around one stunning spectacle. Incredible natural beauty, and remarkable wildlife viewing combine to awe visitors to this UNESCO World Heritage Site on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. On the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls make a thundering 108m drop into narrow Batoka Gorge, where there’s white-water rafting and bungee-jumping. At 1.7km wide, it is the largest curtain of falling water in the world, and is often referred to as “Mosi-oa-Tunya” or the Smoke that Thunders.
Downstream are Matusadona and Mana Pools national parks, home to hippos, rhinos and birdlife. The country has rich wildlife filled with different animals, such as rhinoceros, buffalos, lions, zebras, etc. So wildlife lovers can see every wild animal in Africa in Zimbabwe.
Is it safe to walk in Victoria Falls Town?
Yes. The Victoria Falls Tourism Police unit are available to assist, advise and guide,
Climate
The country can be divided into three (3) broad climatic regions. The Central plateau, covering most of the country, is generally temperate, whilst low lying areas, such as the Zambezi Valley, are significantly warmer and drier with hot summers. The Eastern Highlands are cooler in climate with much higher year-round rainfall.
Summer rains dominate seasons, usually lasting from November through April. Rainfall frequently occurs in brief but heavy afternoon downpours and dramatic thunderstorms. Daytime temperatures can range from 25〬C to the high 30s, even 40s in low-lying areas.
Winter, between May and August, brings slightly lower average daytime temperatures, with little if any rain. Night time temperatures can drop below freezing, especially in the west of the country, something the traveller should remember. Before the onset of the rains, during September and October, hot dry daytime conditions dominate.
Time Zone
GMT +2 HOURS
Currency
The currency of Zimbabwe is the Zimbabwe Dollar, but in 2009 Zimbabwe adopted a multi-currency scheme; the US Dollar and South African Rand, Multicurrency (USD and ZAR). We advise you to travel with smaller denominations such as US$1, US$5, US$10 and US$20.
Can I withdraw cash from the ATM?
Yes, you can withdraw cash (US$) from the ATM at selected banks, however it is advisable that you bring some cash with you. It is recommended that some of your money is in small denominations to pay for National Parks fees, souvenirs, gratuities and sundries.
Use of credit cards in Victoria Falls
American Express, MasterCard and Visa credit cards are widely accepted in Victoria Falls
Travelling to Zimbabwe, Victoria falls Town
Visa Requirements for Zimbabwe
Visas for Zimbabwe are issued based on different categories as follows:
Category ‘A’ – Those who do not need visas to enter Zimbabwe
Category ‘B” – Those who may be issued with a visa at any port of entry after paying the requisite visa fee, or they can apply online.
Category ‘C’ – Those that are required to pay for and obtain your visa before you travel to Zimbabwe.
Single and double entry visas are available at port of entry into Zimbabwe. For multiple entry visas it is necessary to apply before travel.
| Category ‘A’, Visitors from the countries listed below | ||
| ANGOLA ARUBA ANTIGUA & BARBUDA BAHAMAS BARBADOS BELIZE BOTSWANA CAYMAN ISLANDS CYPRUS FIJI DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO GHANA GRENADA HONG KONG SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION OF CHINA | KENYA KIRIBATI JAMAICA LEEWARD ISLANDS LESOTHO MADAGASCAR MALAWI MALAYSIA MALDIVES MALTA MAURITIUS MONTSERRAT MOZAMBIQUE NAMIBIA NAURU SAINT LUCIA SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES | SAMOA WESTERN SEYCHELLES SINGAPORE SOLOMON ISLANDS SOUTH AFRICA ST KITTS AND NEVIS SWAZILAND TONGA TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TUVALU UGANDA UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA VANUATU ZAMBIA |
| Category ‘B’, Visitors from the countries listed below *Note* We recommend that you do NOT pre-apply online via Zimbabwe evisa website if you are a category B National. The e-visa system is designed for Category C nationals, who HAVE to pre-apply. You do NOT save yourself any time on arrival, in fact it can cost you more time as they need to verify your application. Applying online requires registering an account on the website and then supplying a whole lot of information that you do not need when you are category B. Also E-visa applications often go missing. Same thing applies to overseas companies offering visa services at exorbitant costs. Get your visa on arrival with minimal fuss. | ||
| ALBANIA ALGERIA ANDORRA ARGENTINA ARMENIA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA AZERBAIJAN BAHRAIN BELARUS BELGIUM BERMUDA BHUTAN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA BRAZIL BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS BRUNEI DARUSSALAM BULGARIA BURUNDI CANADA CAPE VERDE CHILE CHINA CHINA (NON TOUR) COMOROS COOK ISLANDS COSTA RICA CROATIA CUBA CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK DOMINICAN REPUBLIC ECUADOR EGYPT EL SALVADOR EQUATORIAL GUINEA ESTONIA ETHIOPIA FINLAND FRANCE FRENCH GUIANA FRENCH POLYNESIA FRENCH W/INDIES | GEORGIA GERMANY GILBRALTAR GREECE GUAM GUATEMALA GUYANA HAITI HONDURAS HUNGARY ICELAND INDIA INDONESIA IRAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY JAPAN KAZAKHSTAN KOREA (SOUTH) KUWAIT KYRGYZSTAN LATVIA LIECHTENSTEIN LITHUANIA LUXEMBOURG MACAO SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION OF CHINA MARSHALL ISLANDS MEXICO MICRONESIA, FEDERATED STATES OF MOLDOVA MONACO NETHERLANDS NEW CALEDONIA NEW ZEALAND NICARAGUA NORFOLK ISLANDS NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS NORWAY | REUNION ROMANIA RUSSIAN FEDERATION RWANDA SAMOA (AMERICA) SAN MARINO SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE SENEGAL PALAU ISLAND PALESTINE PANAMA PAPUA NEW GUINEA PARAGUAY PERU POLAND PORTUGAL PUERTO RICO SERBIA SLOVAKIA SLOVENIA SPAIN SURINAME SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TAJIKISTAN TURKEY TURKMENISTAN UKRAINE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND UNITED STATES OF AMERICA URUGUAY UZBEKISTAN VATICAN VENEZUELA (BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF) VIRGIN ISLANDS |
| Category ‘C’, Visitors from the countries listed below | ||
| ANGUILLA BANGLADESH BENIN AFGHANISTAN BOLIVIA BURKINA FASO CAMBODIA CAMEROON CD’IVOIRE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC CHAD COLOMBIA ERITREA CONGO BRAZAVILLE DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA GABON GAMBIA DJIBOUTI REPUBLIC GUINEA-CONAKRY GUINEA-BISSAU | IRAQ KOSOVO LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC JORDAN LIBERIA LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA MALI QATAR REFUGEE PHILIPPINES OMAN PAKISTAN LEBANON MAURITANIA MONGOLIA MONTENEGRO NIGER NIGERIA MYANMAR MOROCCO | NEPAL SAUDI ARABIA SIERRA LEONE SOMALIA SRI LANKA SOUTH SUDAN SUDAN THAILAND THE FORMER YUGOSLAV REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA TOGO SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC TAIWAN TUNISIA VIET NAM YEMEN EAST TIMOR |
How Much Do Zimbabwe Visas Cost?
Visa prices can range from USD30 to USD160 depending on the type of visa requested. A single entry visa issued on arrival starts at $30. Visa extensions are possible for both of these visas.
We strongly advise visitors who wish to pay on arrival to have cash for their visas, in case the credit card machines are not working due to network problems. Category C nationals who applied for a visa online will pay for the visa during the online application.
For more information about Zimbabwe visas,
Visit https://www.evisa.gov.zw/home
Travel Vaccines and Advice for Zimbabwe
Medical Requirements
Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry to Zimbabwe. Make sure you are vaccinated before entering the country if you are coming from a region with yellow fever. Malaria is widespread during the rainy season and prevalent all year round in the Zambezi valley and Kariba. Resistance to chloroquin has been reported. Consult your doctor about prophylactics.
Do I Need vaccines for Zimbabwe
Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Zimbabwe. Check with the CDC and WHO for recommended vaccinations for Zimbabwe:
Flying to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has 3 international airports namely, Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, Bulawayo International Airport and Victoria Falls International Airport
The international airport at Victoria Falls will is easily accessible from around the globe,
Airlines flying into Victoria Falls are:
- Air Zimbabwe
- British Airways Comair
- South African Airways
- Airlink
- Fastjet
- Air Namibia
- Kenyan Airways
- Ethiopian Airlines
Airport shuttle
The organizers have arranged for a shuttle service to A Zambezi River Lodge and Rainbow Hotels only. For participants staying at other hotels separate arrangements will need to be made with their respective hotels.
For AZambezi Rivers Lodge and Rainbow Hotel, the shuttle operates at regular intervals between the hotel and the airport. Please share your itinerary with the organizers for planning of pick up times.
For more information about traveling in Zimbabwe,
Visit https://zimbabwetourism.net/flying-to-zimbabwe/
Conference Venue
A Zambezi River Lodge
AZambezi River Lodge has one of the most exquisite settings in all of Africa. Set on the banks of the Zambezi River, and only a few kilometres away from the mighty Victoria Falls, AZambezi is the ideal destination for an unforgettable leisure getaway in Zimbabwe.
Location: From Airport: 28 km
Negotiated Hotel accommodation
The IDF/ISO Analytical Week hosts have negotiated discounted rates at the venue hotel, AZambezi River Lodge as well as their sister hotel, Rainbow hotel. Rooms are available on a first come, first serve basis. Participants are to contact AZambezi River Lodge for the bookings and use the reference IDF/ ISO Analytical Week.
Contact Person: Tsibo Phuti
Telephone: +263 8328 844561-4
Email: Reservations.Azambezi@rtg.co.zw
Website: https://rtgafrica.com/a-zambezi-river-lodge/
Shuttle bus from Airport to hotel is available.
There is also a shuttle bus from hotel to town and the falls available at regular intervals
Victoria Falls Hotels, Resorts and Safari Lodges on the Zimbabwean Side
| Elephant Hills Resort Location: 2km from conference venue Room type: Luxury, executive and deluxe en suites from USD345-USD545 per unit B/B Website: https://www.elephanthillshotel.com/ |
| Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Location: 5km from the conference Venue Room Type: Standard Room/ Suites B/B from (Single/Sharing USD255 to Single/ Sharing USD332) Website: https://victoria-falls-safari-lodge.com/accommodation/victoria-falls-safari-lodge/ |
| Stanley and Livingstone Boutique Hotel Location: 15 km from the Conference Venue Room type: Double or Twin Suites set in tranquil gardens from $580 per person sharing Website: https://www.more.co.za/stanleyandlivingstone/ |
| The Elephant Camp Location: 15km from the conference venue Room type: Elegant, luxury tented suites $831 per person sharing Website: https://www.theelephantcamp.com/ |
| Ilala Lodge Hotel Location: 5km from conference venue Room type: Twin/double standard en suite rooms $246 per person sharing Website: https://www.ilalalodge.com/ |
| Victoria Falls River Lodge, Zambezi River, Zambezi National Park Location: close to conference venue Room type: Luxury Tented Suites $920 per person sharing Website: https://victoriafallsriverlodge.com/ |
Social Events and Tours
Experience Victoria Falls. Witness the dramatic transformation of the broad, placid, slow-moving Zambezi River into a raging, angry torrent that crashes into a foaming chasm before racing through gorges carved deep below the surrounding countryside.
Just being here to see and hear the heart of thunder of this breath taking phenomenon, is what a trip to Victoria Falls is really about.
Take the stress out of booking your Victoria Falls social events and tours and let our official tour organisers XXXXXXXX assist you.
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