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Question by foamcem: Do you consider a risk to travel in Zimbabwe?
I'm planning a tour (Namibia - Botswana) and I want to add Victoria Falls and Hwange (4 nights).
Have you ever been in there? When? Do you consider safe this lands (civil wars, rebels...)?
Thanks!
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Answer by denissnowy
I traveled there extensively in the 90's. Situation has changed somewhat.
Vic Falls you can do as a day trip, no need to over night and no risk.
Hwange used to be fantastic and maybe it still is. I doubt if there are many visitors now. You will probably find getting fuel and supplies hard and the officials may want bribes since they are paid so little. I would guess it is safe but suggest you have a look on some forums like over lander or lonely planet. There are a couple of good south african travel magazines - sorry cant remember the names but they have letters etc.
There is no civil war but the police can be unpleseant.
Botswana is as safe as can be, no corruption, good roads, everything available and stable. Namibia is very similar - I travelled a lot in both and would go back in a heart beat. Generally the locals are friendly and civil - only be careful changing money except through banks (in Zim)
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