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Getting around Zimbabwe

Air: 

Air Zimbabwe (http://airzimbabwe.aero) runs domestic flights to Bulawayo, Harare and Victoria Falls, but the national airline has ceased much of the rest of its domestic operation. There are special light-aircraft services at Kariba and Victoria Falls offering sightseeing and game-viewing flights.

Departure tax: 

US$10.

Road: 

There is an excellent road network, with paved roads connecting all major towns and many rural areas. There are often fuel shortages, even in the main cities, and therefore it's wise to drive with a full tank of petrol when possible and be aware that public transport may be cancelled.

Side of road: 
Left
Car hire: 

Available at airports and main hotels.

Regulations: 

Speed limits are 40kph (25mph) in national parks, 120kph (75mph) on open roads and 60 to 80kph (40 to 50mph) on other roads. Police road blocks are common.

Documentation: 

International Driving Permit or national licence; if not in English, it must be accompanied by a certificate of authority or translation of text. Valid for 90 days.

Getting around towns and cities: 

In Harare, plans are afoot to introduce an improved public transport system. In 2015, the city bought 500 buses in the hope it can tempt commuters out of kombi (minivan) taxis and reduce congestion.

Rail: 

There are trains between Bulawayo, Chiredzi, Harare, Labatse, Mutare, Plumtree, Triangle and Victoria Falls run by National Railways of Zimbabwe (www.nrz.co.zw). The rail system is underdeveloped and poorly maintained.

By water: 

Ferries run on Lake Kariba from Kariba to Binga and Mlibizi.

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