Zimbabwe / Nyika yeZimbabwe / Ilizwe leZimbabwe – Let’s explore here

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in Central Africa, very slightly larger than Norway or Japan. It mostly consists of a high central plateau with some hills and mountains to the East. Victoria Falls, one of the world’s largest waterfalls, and the Zambezi river are located in the North West. It has a long and troubled history, including a period with the second highest hyperinflation ever experienced in the world. It shares land borders with Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa, Botswana and Angola; it’s also just over 600 feet from Namibia!

What currency do they use in Zimbabwe?

In Zimbabwe they use the Zimbabwean dollar and the US dollar. Always check which dollar is being used, as both use the same $ symbol. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards becoming more widely accepted outside of the capital, Harare. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are some ATMs throughout the country.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Zimbabwe?

They mainly speak Shona and Ndebele in Zimbabwe. English is one of the 16 official languages, although only about 1 in 40 people speak it.

What time zone is Zimbabwe in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Zimbabwe?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Zimbabwe?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

Our current planned route takes us from Zambia, towards the capital, Harare, before heading in to Mozambique. Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Zimbabwe?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Zimbabwe.

If you’ve got some awesome pictures, or some useful info that you’d like to share, let us know! 

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