What should I wear to Great Zimbabwe?

The temperature often warms up during the day, so it is best to dress in layers. The most practical items to pack for your Zimbabwe safari are: Clothes in khaki, green, beige and neutral colours. Long-sleeved shirts that offer protection from the sun and mosquitoes.



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During the day shorts and t-shirts are very much the order of the day. During the evening the top-end hotels have a smart-casual dress code and most other places are very casual, even shorts will suffice.

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High-water season is from about February to July – expect the most spectacular views of the Falls and prepare to get a little wet. Low-water season is from about August to January – this is the best time for activities like white-water rafting and swimming in Devil's Pool.

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We don't recommend visiting the Falls at the end of the dry winter season – October through November – when the water level is lowest, and the weather is very hot and humid.

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Money matters The accepted currency in Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) is the US Dollar. Bring USD with you in cash, preferably in recent, small denominations; $1 and $5 especially. Avoid $100 bills because you can't get change.

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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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Victoria Falls is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Devil's Pool is adjacent to the famous Livingstone Island situated on the edge of the Victoria Falls. Guests can choose to enjoy an exhilarating swim to the edge of the falls during their Livingstone Island visit.

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The best time to visit the spectacular Victoria Falls is from February to May, directly after the region's summer rains, when you'll see the world's largest sheet of falling water flowing at its greatest volume.

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Zimbabwe and especially Victoria Falls are very safe for tourists to visit. Local people in Victoria Falls Town are friendly and welcoming. However, both in the town itself and at the falls, touts trying to sell souvenirs can be very persuasive and sometimes overbearing.

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