Is Zimbabwe safari safe?

Conservationists, tourism organizations, and Zimbabwean citizens work together to ensure that Zimbabwe remains safe, accessible, and affordable for tourists says one of the leading safari companies. Travel Safe Abroad rates Zimbabwe as a 'medium' for safety.



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A gem among Africa's safari destinations, Zimbabwe boasts some of the most spectacular untamed wilderness, wildlife encounters and experiences that are hard to match anywhere else on the continent.

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Zimbabwe - Exercise a high degree of caution Exercise a high degree of caution in Zimbabwe due to crime and the risk of civil unrest.

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Botswana: Consistently ranked as one of Africa's safest countries, Botswana's top safari destination is Chobe National Park, which is dense with a variety of wild game. The park has one of Africa's highest concentrations of elephants, with over 50,000 migrating through the park.

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We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Zimbabwe due to the threat of crime and the risk of civil unrest.

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Zimbabwe is a patriarchal society and women in political spaces are particularly vulnerable to physical and sexual abuse. Though women constitute 53% of registered voters, they occupy just 11% of political seats. This is due in part to a hostile environment for women seeking political office.

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Botswana. Consistently ranked as the safest African safari country, both in terms of political stability and low crime rates, Botswana is also one of the most rewarding safari destinations.

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Other bottlenecks to tourism growth includes: lack of internal airline connectivity & poor road network, poor marketing, lack of institutional coordination, limited skills and experience, lack of domestic tourism promotion, unfriendly visa policy and limited ICT usage. Harare.

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For a round-trip ticket, flights to Zimbabwe can range from approximately $800 to $1500 in US dollars. Accommodation costs vary depending on your preferences, ranging from budget hotels or hostels starting at around $20 per night to luxury hotels that can go up to $300 per night.

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It is extremely rude to talk back to an elder or challenge their opinion, even if they are incorrect. Offer guests hot water to wash their hands before giving them tea. Gratitude is often shown nonverbally with claps to show respect. People clap twice to say “thank you” if someone is passing them something.

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CDC recommends that travelers going to Zimbabwe take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Talk to your doctor about which malaria medication you should take.

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If you're a first-time safari-goer, we highly recommend planning a longer trip to make it well worth your while. As a general rule of thumb about two weeks (or 10 full days minimum) is a good amount of time to properly enjoy your first time in Africa.

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