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Bring your own fuel. These pictures were taken just over the border in Botswana. If you don’t feel safe transporting extra fuel in plastic containers (not recommended) then do not drive farther than your own fuel tank will allow you.
From Oct to Mar make sure you bring a raincoat. It doesn't rain all day...but better safe than sorry. Layer your clothing as the temperature varies widely throughout the day. Yes, you'll need a sweater or sweatshirt for evenings and early mornings. Zimbabweans tend to dress up more than Americans. To be safe, make sure you bring at least one collared shirt/blouse and a pair of trousers or skirt. You will see men in suits and women in heels even in the rural areas. Bring toilet paper rolls with the cardboard insert taken out to make more space or the small packages of tissues. Only the nicest restrooms will provide paper. Bring your own batteries for whatever equipment you take. Batteries are available, but are expensive. Make sure you have a flashlight.
The Zimbabwean government currently measures the Zimbabwean dollar at 99,210.00 to US$1, however the black market in the country trades at 210,000.00. To give a true comparison of costs the latter exchange rate has been used.PEDZI'S MONTHLY BUDGETPer month Zimbabwe $ US $Pay 7,296,667 35Study fees 333,333 2Rent 2,000,000 10Dependents 3,000,000 14Electricity 200,000 1Water 150,000 1Transport 960,000 5Food 4,150,000 20Phone 500,000 2
Take plastic bags to insure, that your personal belongings and camera don't get soaking wet while you approach the Falls! And the same holds true for yourself, so be sure to have a good raincoat with you! And good shoes as well!
Hey, just bring a good pair of boots! A goodcamera. At least 5 rolls of film per-day!! But,also: Your humor, sense of adventure, anda good attitude "A MUST!" Everything elsewill fall into place!! Need boots for a walk in a dry river bed. Haveto stop and have a BEER or a GIN & TONIC!!Laugh at and have some fun when your truckgets stuck!! Maybe some other truck willcome by and pull you out. If not, WHO CARES!
VERY IMPORTANT: Packing space is limited on all modes of safari transport, so you will need to restrict your baggage to 12 - 15kg (preferably packed in a soft bag) plus a reasonable amount of camera equipment. WHAT TO PACK Generally, casual comfortable clothing is suitable throughout the year. The most practical items to pack for safari are: Blouses with long sleeves (even in summer - they will protect you from the sun and from mosquitoes)T-shirts Shorts or a light skirt Jeans or trousers for evenings and cooler days Fleece or sweater and a windbreaker for game drives (necessary, even in summer) Comfortable walking shoes Sun block, sunglasses, hat, insect repellent - essentials! Binoculars and a camera are a must Tracksuit - good for sleeping in during winter months Light, compact raincoat is a good idea for the summer Swimsuit, as most hotels/lodges have swimming poolsTowel, torch and...
Not a very good tip in my LP guide: dont take sandals! Hello! Sandals are crucial for your feet in this heat! You need walking sandals and the one that can get wet and wont easily slip off - for rafting. Both of these you can buy cheap in Zimbabwe. But if you have good walking sandals back home - bring them with you! I had my sandals custom made in Harare. They were great, but their life has ended by the end of my journey. Zimbabwe is dusty in September and October, so dont expect to be too clean or to have clean shoes. I had also my mountain shoes with me, but it was too hot to wear them. I had them in Chimanimani mountains, where they were good, but the rest of the trip they were just an extra luggage I didnt need.
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its nice and warm in zimbabwe, shorts and light airy pants are great for safari and for visiting the falls.a light sleeping bag/ blanket is also good.BRING A TENT! you may not end up using it, but you dont want to end up at a backpackers place only to find out that all thier dorm rooms are full and you have no tent! :-) well if you are taking your lariam (this means you are american) dont be fooled, you can still get malaria EVEN WHILE TAKING LARIAM! Lariam itself will only protect you against the malarial parasites only if they are in a beggining stage of developement. You well if you are taking your lariam (this means you are american) dont be fooled! you can still get malaria EVEN WHILE TAKING LARIAM! Lariam itself will only protect you against the malarial parasites only if they are in a beggining stage of developement. You CAN get bitten by a mosquito carring an advanced stage...
Nothing specific. Good walking shoes would help quite a bit around the falls.The 'rain forest' around the falls is not called that for nothing due to the continuing drizzle of water spray from the falls. Anything that can help to keep you dry is advisable. The Victoria Falls are a malaria area, so take the necessary medication and bring mosquito repellent along.The sun is very hot so bring sun screen along. I have doubts about the availability of batteries, etc for digital cameras.
Ilala Lodge Victoria Falls
3 Reviews and 175 Opinions The hotel is really super, with very friendly staff. We are shown to room no. 26 on the same level...
Holiday Inn Harare Harare
1 Review and 18 Opinions
Holiday Inn Bulawayo (Milnerton Avenue ) Bulawayo
1 Review and 14 Opinions service was allright rooms are very basic, clean but a little used the restaurant was a posivtive...
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Q: What would you recommend for this forthcoming trip? I aim to spend a clubbing and fun period between Harare (28 to 30 Dec) and...
A: I haven't been to Harare but I have by accident ("The Blue Train" derailed there) stayed overnight in Bulawayo. It isn't a place I would go back to. As for the Victoria...
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