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Safari Travel Information: Plan Your Trip to Zimbabwe

Planning a hunt in Africa involves more paperwork than most trips. These guides cover each step. If anything is unclear, ask us. We arrange most of it for you.

Step 1

Before You Travel

01

Getting There

Flights to Victoria Falls, Harare and Bulawayo, routing via Johannesburg, flying with rifles, charter flights and airport meet-and-greet.

Getting there

02

Visas & Entry

Visa on arrival, e-visa, the KAZA Univisa for Zimbabwe and Zambia, passport rules and multi-country trips.

Visa guide

03

Firearms & Ammunition

The temporary import permit, ammunition limits, calibres, handgun and bow permits, and transiting South Africa.

Firearms guide

04

Health & Safety

Malaria prevention, vaccinations, medical evacuation insurance and safety on safari.

Health and safety

05

What to Pack

Clothing colours, boots, optics, rifle gear, documents and charter luggage limits.

Packing list

Step 2

On Safari

06

Best Time to Hunt & Travel

Hunting season, early versus late season, weather, Victoria Falls water levels and the best months for game viewing.

Best time guide

07

Money, Tipping & Connectivity

Currency, US dollars and cards, tipping guidelines for PHs, trackers and camp staff, and Wi-Fi in camp.

Money and tipping

Step 3

After the Hunt

08

Trophy Export & Taxidermy

How trophies get from the field to your home: field preparation, dip and pack, CITES and import permits, taxidermy, shipping times and costs.

Trophy export guide