How to Book Travel on Air Zimbabwe

Air Zimbabwe is based out of Harare and is Zimbabwe's national airline. With domestic and international flights to London, Singapore, Beijing and Dubai, it transports both passengers and cargo. With generous holiday packages, Air Zimbabwe markets wisely to those wishing to travel to Zimbabwe.

Instructions

Book Your Flight on Air Zimbabwe

1. Book your flight at the official Air Zimbabwe Web site (see "Resources"). Be aware the site is somewhat unreliable and often takes a long time to load. For this reason, using a travel agent is recommended.

2. Place a call to Air Zimbabwe's Central Reservations desk to make your booking via telephone. The number is 011 ([phone]. All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally from outside the United States, substitute "011" with "00." All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.

3. Contact your local travel agent to book travel on Air Zimbabwe. Shop around, as prices vary from agent to agent.

Select a Destination Serviced by Air Zimbabwe

1. Choose travel on Air Zimbabwe to Lusaka, Lilongwe, Nairobi and Victoria Falls. Other destinations are also available.

2. Fly where you like with a charter trip. Unscheduled flights on Air Zimbabwe are available to get you to the more remote locations.

Make the Trip on Air Zimbabwe

1. Carry money with you for visas. Unless you get them ahead of time, visas are issued upon arrival into Zimbabwe. They are good for 6 months.

2. Declare your currency on arrival. This is required, so save all exchange receipts given to you.

Tips & Warnings

• Think ahead and carry extra cash while traveling. Almost every airport in Africa charges an additional departure tax of up to $30. It must be paid in cash.

• Put your money away. It is not necessary to tip, though it is highly appreciated by those living in Africa. Ten percent is standard for hotel workers, special services and those rare instances when expressing gratitude can best be done monetarily.

• Protect your health. Don't travel to Africa without getting cholera and yellow fever vaccinations, as well as malaria pills. These diseases are common throughout Africa.

• Travel at all times with your International Vaccinations Certificate.

• The tap water is considered safe, but use common sense. Only eat only food that has been well cooked.

• Expect delays. Delays are frequent in Africa.

• Use caution. Do not swim in bodies of water, as you might contract bilharzia.