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<text>
<title>
Zimbabwe: Travel
</title>
<article>
<hdr>
Background Notes: Zimbabwe
Travel
</hdr>
<body>
<p> Precautions: Despite Zimbabwe's relative calm and stability
since independence, sporadic violence continues in certain
areas. Until these conditions stabilize, travelers should be
cautious when traveling in rural areas. Check with the
Department of State or the nearest US Consular Office for
current travel information.
</p>
<p> Customs: Zimbabwe permits US citizens to enter without a
visa. Be prepared to show tickets for onward travel and
sufficient funds for stay. All cash must be declared upon entry.
Travelers planning to use overland transport should check with
the Department of State or the nearest US Consular Office,
since areas of southern and western Zimbabwe are considered
unsafe for travel by Americans. lmmunizations against yellow
fever are required.
</p>
<p> Climate and clothing: Light, summer apparel is appropriate
from October to May. Fall or spring clothing is suitable the
rest of the year.
</p>
<p> Health: Tapwater is safe in all urban areas but not in rural
regions. Medical facilities are good to excellent in the
cities, adequate in rural areas.
</p>
<p> Telecommunications: Telephone and telegraph service is
available in most of the country. Zimbabwe is seven time zones
ahead of eastern standard time.
</p>
<p> Transportation: Harare is linked by air service to
Johannesburg, Nairobi, Lagos, London, Athens, Frankfurt,
Lisbon, Perth, and other major cities. Zimbabwe is the railroad
hub of much of southern Africa, although passenger service is
limited. Taxis and rental cars are available and inexpensive in
the cities. Zimbabwe has an excellent road system. Traffic moves
on the left.
</p>
<p> Tourist attractions: Zimbabwe has varied scenery and a
pleasant climate. Popular tourist attractions are the renowned
Victoria Falls in the west, the Eastern Highlands, and the
"Great Zimbabwe" ruins near Masvingo (formerly Fort Victoria).
Several national and game parks have abundant wildlife; the
Hwange Park is larger than Connecticut and is home to several
thousand elephants and innumerable small game. Hunting and
photographic safaris are available on private game reserves, and
the Zambezi River system offers some of the finest sport fishing
in Africa.
</p>
<p> National holidays: Establishments including the US Embassy
are closed on the following holidays:
</p>
<table>
New Year's Day January 1
Good Friday through Easter Monday*
Independence Day April 18
Workers' Day May 1
Africa Day May 25
Heroes' Days August 11 and 12
Christmas Day December 25
Boxing Day December 26
</table>
<p>*Date varies; check ahead.
</p>
<p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
March 1988.
</p>
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</article>
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