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in US Dollars (USD)
Local currency / ISO Code
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+ 1 h; +/- 0 h during our summer time
Harare
Official language
English
220/240 volt / adapter required
Banks
8.00 - 15.00 h (Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri)
8.00 - 13.00 h (Wed)
8.00 - 11.00 h (Sat)
Stores
8.00 - 17.00 h (Mon - Fri)
8.00 - 12.00/13.00 h (Sat)
Passport still valid 6 months or more with visa (issued upon arrival), return or onward travel ticket as well as proof of sufficient funds.
Simbabwe zeigt eine Vielfalt an Klimabedingungen, die durch Höhenunterschiede und tropische Einflüsse geprägt ist:
Beste Reisezeit für Simbabwe:
Die Gastronomie Simbabwes verführt mit einer köstlichen Mischung aus afrikanischer Herzlichkeit, britischem Erbe und südafrikanischem Flair. Diese Küche begeistert durch robuste Aromen und einladende Gerichte, die zum gemeinsamen Geniessen einladen.
Do not drink tap water.
Mosquito protection advised.
Year-round risk of malaria in areas below 1200 m, especially in the Zambesi valley and at the Victoria falls.
Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.
Mehr Infos zur aktuellen Sicherheitslage finden Sie auf der Internetseite des Eidgenössischen Departement für auswärtige Angelegenheiten (EDA).
Stand: April 2025
Left-hand driving.
International driver's license required.
Minimum age for car rentals: 21 to 25 (varies by company).
Blood alcohol limit: 0.8 ‰.
Airlines wie Air Zimbabwe, Fastjet, Ethiopian Airlines und Airlink bieten Inlands- und regionale Verbindungen. Keine Direktflüge aus der Schweiz; Umstieg meist in Johannesburg, Dubai oder Doha.
110 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)
Polizei: 995
Ambulanz: 994
Harare, Lanark Road 9, Belgravia
Tel. +263 4 703 997 / +263 4 703 998 / +263 4 703 827
Security
Travelers who wish to travel to this country are advised to inquire about current traveler safety prior to departure.
It is not advised to travel to rural areas without a person who knows the place.
Observe elementary safety precautions.
Walking the streets after nightfall is not advised.
Relatively high crime rate, especially in the cities.
Do not carry valuables (watches, jewelry, expensive cameras, etc.) on you.
Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.
Avoid nighttime driving.
Special legal regulations
Photographing persons wearing an uniform, military installations and public buildings (airports, bridges etc.) is prohibited.
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