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Zimbabwe

The largest curtain of Victoria Falls and the safaris of Hwange

Capital
Harare
Currency
US dollar (dominant and accepted everywhere); the ZiG (Zimbabwe Gold) is the secondary local currency
Flight from Mahé
From Mahé (varies)
Time difference
CAT (UTC+2), i.e. +1h compared to Cameroon

Zimbabwe is among the destinations a Seychellois passport reaches without a visa. The largest curtain of Victoria Falls and the safaris of Hwange Here: visa, real budget, best seasons and what to do — departing from Seychelles.

In pictures

Formalities

The visa, step by step

Visa-free
Allowed stay
short stay
Cost
Free
Processing
Immediate on arrival

How to apply

No visa for a short tourist stay: show a valid passport and a return ticket on arrival.

Required documents

  • Passport valid 6 months
  • Return ticket
  • Yellow fever certificate

Good to know

  • •Visa-free tourist stay; confirm the exact allowed duration before departure.
How much it costs

A one-week budget

Backpacker
480 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight
Comfort
1 800 000 FCFA
/ week, excl. flight

Round-trip flight from Douala / Yaoundé

420 000 FCFA–750 000 FCFA

Flights from Mahé (ASKY, Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc…), depending on the destination.

Indicative round-trip price: it varies widely by season, layover and how early you book.

Where the money goes (backpacker estimate)

🏨540 000 FCFA
🍽️150 000 FCFA
🚕90 000 FCFA
🎟️900 000 FCFA
Hostel
3 600 FCFA–12 000 FCFA
Mid-range
33 000 FCFA–87 000 FCFA
Nice hotel
120 000 FCFA–390 000 FCFA
Tailored

Budget simulator

Comfort level
Estimated total budget
900 000 FCFA
Must-sees

What to do there

1

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwean side)

Walk the rainforest trail along about 75% of the falls' width across 16 viewpoints; most of the water curtain is on this side (entry USD 50).

2

Safari at Hwange National Park

Zimbabwe's largest park, about 2h from town, famous for its huge elephant herds, lions and over 100 mammal species.

3

Sunset cruise on the Zambezi

A relaxed cruise above the falls to admire hippos, crocodiles and a blazing African sunset.

4

Victoria Falls Bridge: bungee and zip-line

Adrenaline at the iconic bridge: bungee jump (~USD 160), zip-line / flying fox (~USD 65) or the giant swing.

5

White-water rafting on the Zambezi

World-class Grade IV-V rapids in the gorge below the falls; full day USD 150-180 (ideal September to December).

6

"Flight of Angels" helicopter ride

A scenic helicopter flight offering the only bird's-eye view of the entire falls and gorges (USD 170-320).

Itinerary

One week, day by day

  1. D1

    Arrival in Victoria Falls and settling in

  2. D2

    Victoria Falls Zimbabwean side and craft market

  3. D3

    Adrenaline day at the bridge: bungee, zip-line or helicopter

  4. D4

    Zambezi day: rafting then sunset cruise

  5. D5

    Safari at Hwange National Park (overnight)

  6. D6

    Morning game drive at Hwange and return to town

  7. D7

    Rhino walk or elephant encounter, then departure

✓

Travel checklist

A printable list (or save as PDF) so you forget nothing.

Travel checklist — Zimbabwe

Before you leave

What to pack

Visa sources: en.wikipedia.org

Indicative data (June 2026), reliability moyenne. Visa rules, prices and timelines change: always confirm with official sources before booking.

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