Philip has traveled through Zimbabwe several times and is the author of more than 20 guidebooks to various African destinations.
Few airlines fly directly to Zimbabwe. Most people fly to Johannesburg and from there connect to Harare, Victoria Falls or Bulawayo on the same day. Most tourists fly to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), located 18km/11mi south of the town of Victoria Falls, and continue from there by vehicle or charter planes. Hwange, Zimbabwe's most popular park, is situated within driving distance of Victoria Falls. However you choose to travel, in most cases, your local tour operator will arrange pick-up from the airport and further transportation as part of your safari package.
Flights & Airlines to Zimbabwe
Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to Zimbabwe and what tickets would cost.
Domestic Airlines & Flights in Zimbabwe
Limited scheduled domestic flights between Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls within Zimbabwe can be booked with the following carriers:
Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
Entry requirements can change, so please contact your local Zimbabwean embassy and check the Zimbabwe e-visa website to verify that the information below is current.
- A passport is required for all foreign visitors and has to be valid for at least six months.
- Passports must have at least three empty pages.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa, which can be obtained on arrival.
- A list of countries whose citizens don't require a visa or can acquire one upon arrival is available.
- A list of countries whose citizens are required to obtain their visa in advance is available. The application can be made online.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country, a yellow-fever vaccination certificate is required.
- For more information, including COVID-19 related entry requirements (if any), please check the website of your local Zimbabwean embassy or the government travel advisories below:
- Australia
– www.smartraveller.gov.au - Canada
– travel.gc.ca - EU member states
– ec.europa.eu - Ireland
– www.dfa.ie - New Zealand
– www.safetravel.govt.nz - United Kingdom
– www.gov.uk - United States
– travel.state.gov
- Australia
