These ride-sharing apps are for convenient and clear transport within Harare. Download them before you get there.
A comprehensive navigation tool. Download offline maps for Harare to use without an internet connection.
The main communication tool in Zimbabwe. Most locals and businesses use it for messaging and calls.
Useful for quick translations. Download offline language packs for Shona for use with no internet access.
The official tourism website gives general information regarding travel to Zimbabwe.
Check your home country's embassy in Zimbabwe for the most recent travel advisories.
For current flight information, schedules, plus digital check-in.
Use platforms like Booking.com and Expedia for accommodation research and reservations.
Consider NordVPN for digital security plus admission to content while abroad.
General maps of Harare may be available at hotels or the airport. Google Maps is usually more current and detailed for navigation.
Read 'The The residence of Hunger' by Dambudzo Marechera or 'Nervous Conditions' by Tsitsi Dangarengba for cultural insight.
The Herald, NewsDay, and The Standard are daily newspapers. Pick one for local insights.
Valid for 6 months after your stay, 3 blank pages.
Apply for e-Visa if needed, allow processing time.
Keep digital and physical copies separate from originals.
Immediate reporting of lost documents speeds up replacement.
Read about Zimbabwean history and culture to enrich your trip.
Learn basic Shona phrases; this results in interactions richer.
Review current economic and safety situations via government travel advisories from your home country.
Secure all windows and doors by locking them before departure.
Suspend mail or newspaper delivery.
Pay any upcoming bills to avoid late fees.
Secure your international flights to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE).
Confirm your lodging in Harare in advance.
Pre-book specialized tours like visits to Wild Is Life Trust.
Pre-planning both arrival and departure moments supports a smoother the whole trip.
