Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa known for its dramatic landscape and diverse wildlife, much of it within parks, reserves and safari areas. On the Zambezi River, Victoria Falls make a thundering 108m drop into narrow Batoka Gorge, where there’s white-water rafting and bungee-jumping. Downstream are Matusadona and Mana Pools national parks, home to hippos, rhinos and birdlife.
Important Information
Visas
Visas are not required by SA passport holders. For more information regarding food restrictions, passports/visa and pet travel enquiries, please contact the consulate/embassy.
Currency: Dollar (USD)
Compulsory Vaccinations
- Yellow Fever (if coming from an affected area)
Recommended Vaccinations
- Hepatitis A
- Tetanus
Precautions
- Malaria risk
AA Zimbabwe
Address: 2 Kenilworth Road, Newland, Harare
Tel: +263 478 8173 / 4 / 5
consulate/embassy Contact Details
- Dailing Code (00263)
- Zimbabwean Consulate
- +27 (011) 615-6309 / 0290 / 5873
- Beitbridge Border Post
- +263 862 2303 / 2366
- +27 (015) 530-0066 / 71
- Beitbridge Border Post Police
- +27 (015) 534-6300
- SA Representative
- +263 475 3147 / 8 / 9
- sahecon@ecoweb.co.zw
Documents Required
- Valid passport of the driver
- Valid Certified copy of vehicle registration papers in the name of the driver passport of the driver
- Letter of authority from the registered owner if the vehicle is not owned by the driver
- If vehicle is still being financed, carry a letter of authority from the bank (must include dates of travel) together with the vehicle license papers.
- Carnet de Passage: Not required. Temporary Import Permit will be issued at the border post upon entry, free of charge
- Warning Triangles: Two warning triangles on a metal plate
- Fire Extinguisher: Compulsory
- Safety Vests: Recommended
May be required if travelling through the Chirundu Border Post, for vehicles and trailers. When applying for Police Clearance certificate, it is required to have a Request for Police Identification/ Clearance (RPC) Form obtainable from the Traffic Department.
Private vehicles do not require a CVG ( 4X4 may be require to obtain a CVG). Only applicable for Commercial vehicles. Obtainable from Zimbabwe registered clearing agents and payment of relevant bond – between USD 30 to USD 50.
Compulsory – obtained at border post ORalternatively obtain at an AA Accredited Sales Agent store. Please contact your nearest store for prices.
Based on the vehicle’s size paid on entry only.
Rates:
- R90 for a small sedan
- R270 for a large 4×4
- Exit Pass: R70 at each exit
- Carbon Tax: charges from R50 to R240
Tape: Two small white rectangular size strips on the right and left hand side of the front bumper as well as two small red square strips on the right and left hand side of the rear bumper. Ideally, the strips should be honeycombed. If towing a trailer, two small red square strips on the right and left hand side of the rear bumper are required
Required if towing a trailer; white must be displayed on front right hand side of trailer / caravan and red on the rear right hand side of the trailer / caravan, when looking forward.
Available at any AA Accredited Sales Agent store