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Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

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Getting Around Zimbabwe

Air: 

Connections to Buffalo Range, Bulawayo, Gweru, Hwange, Kariba, Masvingo and Victoria Falls are run by Air Zimbabwe and other airlines. There are also special light-aircraft services at Kariba and Victoria Falls offering sightseeing and game-viewing flights.

Departure tax: 

None at present. Effective 1 April 2011, the charge will be $10.

Side of road: 
Left
Road quality: 

There is an excellent road network, with paved roads connecting all major towns and many rural areas.

There are often fuel shortages, even in the main cities, and therefore it is wise to drive with a full tank of petrol when possible and be aware that public transport may be cancelled.

Car hire: 

Car hire: Available at airports and main hotels.

Coach: 

Regulations: 

Regulations: Speed limits are 40kph (25mph) in national parks, 120kph (75mph) on open roads and 60 to 80kph (40 to 50mph) on other roads. Police road blocks are common.

Documentation: 

Documentation: International Driving Permit or national licence; if not in English, it must be accompanied by a certificate of authority or translation of text. Valid for 90 days.

Getting around towns and cities: 

A reasonable bus service is provided in Harare by a subsidiary of the Zimbabwe Omnibus Company. Tickets are bought in advance from booths. There is also a local bus network in Bulawayo.

Rail: 

There are trains between Bulawayo, Chiredzi, Harare, Labatse, Mutare, Plumtree, Triangle and Victoria Falls run by National Railways of Zimbabwe (website: www.planet.nu/sunshinecity/nrz). The rail system is underdeveloped and poorly maintained.

By water: 

Ferries run on Lake Kariba from Kariba to Binga and Mlibizi.

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