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 Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:39 am Post subject: GETTING AROUND IN ZIMBABWE / ZIMBABWE TRANSPORTATION GUIDE |
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GETTING AROUND IN ZIMBABWE
BY AIR
Connections to Buffalo Range, Bulawayo, Gweru, Hwange, Kariba, Masvingo and Victoria Falls are run by Air Zimbabwe and other airlines. There are also special light-aircraft services at Kariba and Victoria Falls offering sightseeing and game-viewing flights.
BY RAIL
There are daily trains between Bulawayo, Chiredzi, Harare, Labatse, Mutare, Plumtree, Triangle and Victoria Falls run by National Railways of Zimbabwe (website: www.planet.nu/sunshinecity/nrz). The rail system is under-developed and poorly maintained.
BY RIVER/ LAKE
Ferries run on Lake Kariba from Kariba to Binga and Mlibizi.
BY ROAD
There is an excellent road network, with paved roads connecting all major towns and many rural areas. Traffic drives on the left. There are often fuel shortages, even in the main cities, and therefore it is wise to drive with a full tank of petrol when possible and be aware that public transport may be cancelled.
Bus/ Coach
There are a number of buses, minibuses and coach services serving most of the country. However, buses are not recommended since they are often overcrowded and inadequately maintained. Blue Arrow Luxury Coaches provides bus services to principal destinations including Harare-Bulawayo (via Chivhu and Kwe Kwe). For more details, contact the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority.
Car rental
Available at airports and main hotels.
Documentation: International Driving Permit or national license; if not in English, it must be accompanied by a certificate of authority or translation of text. Valid for 90 days.
Regulations: Speed limits are 40km/h (25mph) in National Parks, 120 k/h (75mph) on open roads and 60-80k/h (40-50mph) on other roads. Police road blocks are common and it is an offence to continue driving when the President's motorcade passes.
URBAN TRANSPORTATION
A reasonable bus service is provided in Harare by a subsidiary of the Zimbabwe Omnibus Company. Tickets are bought in advance from booths. There is also a local bus network in Bulawayo. |
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