It’s best to fly into Harare or Vic Falls and drive from there. Self-driving from South Africa, Zambia or Botswana is dangerous because the roads from these  congested border posts are very narrow with heavy traffic, being the main transport arterial for mining equipment to Zambia/DRC.

There are steep road-edge drop-offs and no emergency lanes. The road surface is particularly bad for the last stretches within 200km of Harare where there are undulations on the surface which can be very dangerous at speed. Unfortunately it is very difficult to time your journey so as to not travel this section at night. Night driving is not advised due to animals and un-roadworthy vehicles.

Fuel Solutions

Zimbabwe periodically experiences fuel shortages with queues up to 3km long. We have solutions nationwide for our clients. Contact us re: your fuel requirements. We have first-hand knowledge of the fuel situation and have queue-free solutions nationwide including strategic fuel caches, jerry cans, fuel coupons & prepaid cards.

Tell me about the Zim Currency Situation?

Prices in Zimbabwe are nominally quoted in Ziig, however, cash is not generally available from ATMs and banks. The Zim currency situation can be confusing and things change rapidly. Our solutions include pre-payment prior to arrival and mobile wallet services. Speak to us, we live here and will keep you updated regards the latest currency situation. Fear not, we have lived through it all.

Catering Solutions

We pre-purchase your food and drinks for you in Harare, pack them appropriately, ready for you to load and go, saving you time and ensuring availability :

Food – Select items you want from our tried & tested Shopping List and we will have them ready for you in Harare when you arrive. We charge a basic service fee of 15% of the value of goods purchased.

Drinks – We source and pack drinks for you in Harare, ready to go. Choose from a variety of local beers, cool drinks and spirits. Canned drinks are preferable as they are lighter and easier to compact and carry out. They are also less likely to break in transit. A service charge 15% is levied for this service.

Camping Kit Solutions

We have all the kit in Harare, see our Equipment Rental List. Should you wish to hire additional: tents, cooler-boxes, freezers, gas bottles, camp beds, chairs, tables, etc in Harare.

All Zimparks sites are un-fenced and inside the park. Wild animals move freely through them. Chalets and primes sites book up over one year in advance for peak season. It’s best to book these with us as early as possible. We are registered Zimparks Bookings Agents and work with all other private operators in Zim.

Standard Campsites

Each National Park has a main camp with well spaced campsites with braai-places usually under the shade of large trees. Sites are serviced by ablution blocks.

Exclusive Campsites

These are isolated sites exclusive to the party that has booked them. A maximum of 2 vehicles & 6PAX are allowed per campsite due to pit latrine limitations. These camps are very ecologically sensitive and it is important you observe the code of conduct.

Chalets

Self-catering chalets are situated at most National Parks. These are basic but generally clean & comfortable with hot and cold running water, flush toilets, gas fridges and stoves.

We host you at Sunbird Guest House (rated 2nd in Harare on TripAdvisor) at discounted rates. Totally off-grid with solar power & borehole water and Starlink.

Our experienced team will help iron out any hiccups and make available any forgotten equipment you might need.

Given the unpredictable nature of travel times in Zim, it is best to spend first and last night in Harare or Vic Falls.

Zim is totally different to RSA, Bots and Nam and rewards preparation & planning. Travel times between destinations can be 1,5-2x those quoted online and night driving is a no-no due to the state of our roads. We work with you to Build your own personalized Zim itinerary based on who you are, within bounds of  availability and feasibility.

The easiest way to help conserve our National Parks is to abide by the code of conduct developed by Zimparks to help preserve this place and limit human’s impact upon the environment and each other.

Please read this carefully prior to your trip and ensure all members of your group are familiar with the regulations and guidelines. The overriding principal is RESPECT, for the wild and other visitors. Consider what impact your actions will have on the environment, the wildlife and other visitors.

Code of conduct for Mana Pools National Park

Please remember the following basic Zimparks regulations for Chitake Springs. We urge you to do your best to follow them, this is a sensitive area, lets protect it.