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  1. miombotours avatar

    Re: accomodation in Harare

    by miombotours 31 May 2012

    Thanks! I will also be going to Kariba town (entering from Zambia). Do you know of any affordable accomodation there (apart from camping)?…

  2. joyvicfalls avatar

    RE: accomodation in Harare

    by joyvicfalls 31 May 2012

    Small world Backpackers. Their number is +263 4 335176. Cheersxx

  3. miombotours avatar

    accomodation in Harare

    by miombotours 29 May 2012

    Hi, I will be going to Harare for some days next month. Can anyone recommend a good affordable place to stay, preferably not too far from…

  4. Kjento78 avatar

    Zimbabwe - Central Africa - West Africa up to Morocco by public tranport

    by Kjento78 29 May 2012

    Hello everybody, for the ones planning to travel through Africa, some feedback on the trip I made. After finishing a 2 year mission with…

  5. bravedog avatar

    RE: Johannesburg to Harare by Bus

    by bravedog 29 May 2012

    Hi! I am also looking at bus between J'burg and Harare and LP SAfrica [Masvingo entry] says of the N-S road from Beitbridge through Masvingo…

  6. Venona avatar

    Re: Internship in Harare--advice for life in Zimbabwe??

    by Venona 26 May 2012

    You might also post on www.britishexpats.com There is an active African branch with some good advice from SA and Zim based British expats.…

  7. tiptop2 avatar

    RE: Multiple entry visas upon arrival for EU passports at Harare?

    by tiptop2 25 May 2012

    It would be best if you got your Visa in the UK at the embassy. Because of Zimbabwe’s relationship with the UK and EU over the last few…

  8. luangwablondes1 avatar

    RE: Flight Trotting Zim-Zam?

    by luangwablondes1 25 May 2012

    What about contacting 12is12. See if you can make a group out of it. I would think starting in Lusaka>Mfuwe>Lusaka>Mana Pools>Harare would…

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    RE: Flight Trotting Zim-Zam?

    by luangwablondes1 25 May 2012

    It will be a mobile safari camp. The tents are meru type ensuite. The plan is to fly Lusaka - Mfuwe for Zikomo Safari Camp and return.…

  10. skipxtracer8 avatar

    Internship in Harare--advice for life in Zimbabwe??

    by skipxtracer8 24 May 2012

    Hi all, I'm a 30yo female headed from NYC to Harare for an internship this summer (about 2 months). I'll have accommodations set up (at…

  11. s880028j avatar

    A Taiwanese Travel to Ethiopia in 8/20~9/8

    by s880028j 22 May 2012

    Hi~ I'm Christopher Huang 20 years old from Taiwan and I just have decided to plan a trip to Ethiopia in late Aug. and the beginning of…

  12. MarkSparky avatar

    RE: From Victoria Falls to Mozambique

    by MarkSparky 21 May 2012

    Far as I know its going to be bus. Getting from the Falls to Harare difficult as its down to BWO then back to Harare. From there via bus…

  13. sdub avatar

    Re: From Victoria Falls to Mozambique

    by sdub 21 May 2012

    Maybe try the Pathfinder bus, to Harare, and then check out your options from there

  14. ortelius1 avatar

    RE: Car (4WD) in Zimbabwe

    by ortelius1 21 May 2012

    I can strongly recommend Bushlore. http://www.bushlore.com/ They are SA (Johannesburg) based, but they can deliver their car anywhere…

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    RE: Travel companions to cut costs

    by MarkSparky 20 May 2012

    Giles, Beit Bridge can be a real bore to cross, but if you are in a rush, then just do it. Nothing fantastic in Bots and it'll also cost.…

  16. 12is12 avatar

    Flight Trotting Zam-Zim?

    by 12is12 20 May 2012

    Hi All, In my September trip I'd like to visit Matobo, Mana Pools, VicF, and South Luangwa. Is there any way I can do this with flights…

  17. 12is12 avatar

    Flight Trotting Zim-Zam?

    by 12is12 20 May 2012

    Hi All, In my September trip I'd like to visit Matobo, Mana Pools, VicF, and South Luangwa. Is there any way I can do this with flights…

  18. lomondbob avatar

    Bus Journey to/from Mawlawi

    by lomondbob 19 May 2012

    Hi Folks I hope to travel by bus from Harare in Zimbabwe to Blantyre in Malawi in November this year, returning a couple of weeks later.…

  19. Jame111 avatar

    RE: Travel from Harare to vic falls?

    by Jame111 18 May 2012

    Thank you all for replying to my message. I am off in a week and I am sure your tips will come in handy!

  20. lomondbob avatar

    Travel between Harare and Blantyre

    by lomondbob 18 May 2012

    Hi Folks I hope to travel by bus from Harare in Zimbabwe to Blantyre in Malawi in November this year, returning a couple of weeks later.…

  21. GlasgowAlasdair avatar

    Mutare to Victoria falls

    by GlasgowAlasdair 17 May 2012

    hello everybody, A friend and I are planning to travel from the Mozambique- Zim border post at Mutare to Victoria falls only using public…

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    Re: Tete Corridor transit visa Zimbabwe to Malawi

    by kiwiinwild 17 May 2012

    I have heard similar things, however, be aware that if you get to the border and there is no power then you will get sent back to get…

  23. LucyBale avatar

    Harare Accommodation

    by LucyBale 14 May 2012

    We will be self-driving though Zimbabwe in July from Malawi. Can you recommend acc in Harare, that doesnt break the bacnk (under $75pppn),…

  24. cheekytrick avatar

    Re: anyone in Zambia, Malawi or Mozambique on 20 June - 8 Aug?

    by cheekytrick 13 May 2012

    I'll be in Bulawayo Zimbabwe around July 18th. Figured I'd either head to Mana Pools or take the bus to Harare - Tete and travel Moz and…

  25. numericalandalphabe avatar

    Re: Kapiri Mposhi to Harare

    by numericalandalphabe 11 May 2012

    Another possibility is bus from Kapri Mposhi to Lusaka which I rather liked- very busy African town. If you want to be rural and have…

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