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Fuel shortages and robbery. Malaria. Be nice to the corrupt officials or it gets sticky. Avoid ex-'independence fighters' where possible, especially if they are approaching you in a group with guns whilst chanting war themes. Try not to look like a white farmer.
Beware wildlife and getting lost in bush. Most water carries crocodiles and hippos, so limit your midday dip to hotel swimming pools. Avoid farms as they may have been seized by war veterans who can get snotty about your intrusion on the land they just recently stole.
When crossing the border from South Africa to Zimbabwe at Beitbridge be very careful. First you pass the South African Border. Get a few stamps for yourself and the car. No trouble so far. But driving between the two borders and getting closer to the Zimbabwe border you'll see many people waving with papers trying to stop you. Under no circumstances follow their instructions. They are not customs officers!!! Just drive trough until you are at the roofed part and park your car there. It will take you a while before you can continue.
Like most developing countries Zimbabwe has a fair deal is improving to do and the mayority of the people are living in poor conditions with very little hoop of improvement. Like most developing countries Zimbabwe has a long way to go. For the most part people live in poor conditions with very little hoop of improvement. Crime in the city is not so bad because armed guards are on every street corner. Walking around Harare is safer than in big cities in Europe. Off the beaten track however, be very careful, violent crime aggravated by drugs is not uncommon. Choose your friends wisely and remember you are on their turf.
I don't know if this is a warning or danger, but be aware that their dollar is not worth a whole lot. The other surrounding countries don't have it, and don't want it, so you can't get local currency until you get there. And the bank machines only spit our hundreds, even though many things cost in the thousands. So you end up carrying around this big wad of money, that isn't worth anything, really. For example, I took out $2000 Zim dollars, which is actually less than $50 CDN dollars(about $30-35 US dollars), and it all came out in hundred dollar bills!! How crazy is that!!For all the trouble that is, it was worth it to deal in Zim dollars. I think they would prefer US or Rand, but it works out to be a much better deal, usually, using the local currency. The trick was to figure out how much we needed, because you couldn't convert it back once you were out of the country. It is worth so...
Same as in most countries in Africa, I guess : be aware that as a tourist, you're the perfect victim for robbery. Try to avoid looking like a tourist as much as possible. If you can't hide it : try to look like a poor tourist. Always be alert.
Don't let anyone carry your bags at bus stations even if they claim to be taxi drivers or from the bus company. Chances are they are just entrepreneurs who will lead you to the taxi and then demand a large fee for carrying your bags.
Zimbabwe is Big 5 country. The wild animals are controlled in game reserves hosting elephant, black rhino, lion, leopard and buffalo.There is however, one uncontrollable species on the loose that poses a great threat to the sub-continent. It is known for very selfish behavour and will even kill it's own kind to stay in power, as it's greatest fear is a truth commission.Africa can do without this type.Socialism is a good economic system for Africa if applied correctly, but unfortunately most leaders are the biggest capitalists.
Be carefull not to be bitten by a Tsee Tsee Fly. Because then you feel really tired. No, No, this a joke, but I must admit that travelling through these hot and dry countries is sometimes tiring, as you got to get up very early in the morning (4 à 5AM) and you have long travelling days.I am the one in front with the white t-shirt, the one on the right is Peter, my sleeping buddy from Gouda - Holland (we shared the tent for 4 weeks) now he is also a VT-member (member name : Peter_RTW) and in the back is Tom (VT-member : tompt). What you think, aren't we like three sleeping beauties?
We were there at the height of the rainy season. The Zambezi had lots of water and the wind was blowing pretty good into us, resulting in what seemed like a walk through a downpour. Bring a rain poncho and some shoes you don't mind getting soaked. Sorry about the quality of this photo. That blob of stuff on the right is the mist.
Ilala Lodge Victoria Falls
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...
Holiday Inn Harare Harare
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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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