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It´s very easy to get to Vic...

by catarata

It´s very easy to get to Vic Falls, as it has an international airport, and good roads to get from Botswana.A passport, return ticket, and adequate funds are required when entering Zimbabwe, plus US$30 per person if you don´t carry a visa, depending on the nacionality (a good surprise when you get to the border).Upon arrival in Zimbabwe, travelers should keep all travel documents readily available, as well as a list of residences or hotels where they will be staying while in Zimbabwe. There is also an airport departure tax of 20 U.S. dollars which most of the citizens must pay, including holders of official and diplomatic passportsIn general the state of transport in Zimbabwe is:- Safety of Public Transportation: Poor- Urban Road Conditions/Maintenance: Good- Rural Road Conditions/Maintenance: Fair- Availability of Roadside Assistance: FairThe main roads throughout Zimbabwe are generally...

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Balkan Bulgarian Airways is a...

by SANVAN

Balkan Bulgarian Airways is a good and inexpensive airline. This airline Flys from London Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol via Sofia to Zimbabwe. The trip takes about 23 hours due to the 6 hour stopover in Sofia and another 3 stops along the way.There are a lot of busses going to all the surrounding cities and villages of Harare. The train Ti Victoria Falls is the most confortable way to get there though.

Depending on where you are...

by SANVAN

Depending on where you are from Balkan Bulgarian Airways operates from London and Amsterdam 2x a week to Zimbabwe via Sofia. The Sofia stopover is one of 4 and takes 6 hours. This is a very good airline and the prices are unbeatable. From London tickets costs US$ 600.Busses and trains are a good way to get around in Zimbabwe. Trains connect Harara, Balawayo, Mutare and Victoria Falls. 3rd class by train is cheaper than the express busses.

The night train from Bulawayo...

by Sidsa

The night train from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls is a very special and convenient experience. Leaves around 7PM and arrives in Vic Falls at 8AM or so. It's a very old train. Almost antique. Actually, it probably IS. See the sun go down as you're travelling through the wilderness. Take a private coupé to garanty your safety, though.

If you are flying directly...

by Kaydee

If you are flying directly into Zimbabwe, this is probably the best way. If you are travelling by road especially from South Africa, through the Beit Bridge border, be advised that there are usually huge delays on the Zimbabwe side. I am not sure if they have upgraded their system since I was last there but all the paperwork is done by hand and it is a VERY busy border post. It is nothing unusual to queue for a number of hours. It is best to plan your trip to arrive early in the morning. (Check the opening times)

By plane is the only way I...

by InfiKnight

By plane is the only way I know, though I suppose you could take a ship (though I do not think, being inland, that there are any ports.)When I was last there we rented a car. This seemed to be the most common type of transportation used by volunteers, and it worked quite well (though I might add that the entire process goes best the more people that you have that are able to drive a standard shift car; automatics seem to be unknown in Africa.)

I recomend that you fLY into...

by 9taylor7

I recomend that you fLY into Harare, even if your if your coming from other sourthern Afican countries. The train goes to Harare from other nearby countries, such as South Africa, only once a week. The bus, on the other hand, is extrmely slow and take longer to clear customs at the border crossings. Also, the bus driver and his relief watch videos while they are driving which makes it even slower because when an action scene comes up they slow down to a crawl and watch intensely. The movies are American 'C' rated, at best, and are so bad and gross that all the mothers with children have to cover thier children's eyes and ears. Fly-definately-Fly!In towns, local taxies-safe-good price. For week-long stays in country, rent a car. MANGUM and ELIET are the most reasonable, but still expect to pay 40-60 USD per day. WARNING! When renting a car make sure you check ever dent and scratch very...

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On the hood

by Backpackermoose

The best place to sit on a truck is on the hood! But my mom did not let me sit there when the tuck started moving :-(

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Fly British Airways

by Bigs

The best way to get to Zim is by airplane to the capital Harare. There are also local flights to Victoria Falls from there...

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Forget about cars - best...

by SV160794

Forget about cars - best option is always the helicopter

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 3 Reviews and 176 Opinions  The hotel is really super, with very friendly staff. We are shown to room no. 26 on the same level... 

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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... 

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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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