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FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN ZIMBABWE

Zimbabwe Info — Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:06 am

Author: Zimbabwe Info

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:06 am

FOREIGN DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS IN ZIMBABWE

ARGENTINA
Embassy of Argentina
10th Floor, Chambers Building,
Nelson Mandela Avenue/Third Street,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 730076 / 724106
Fax: (+263-4) 730076
Email: argemb@samara.co.zw

AUSTRALIA
High Commission of Australia
29 Mazowe Street,
The Avenues,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 253661
Fax: (+263-4) 253679
Email: zimbabwe.embassy@dfat.gov.au
Website: www.zimbabwe.embassy.gov.au

AUSTRIA
Embassy of Austria
30 Samora Machel Avenue,
Room 216, New Shell House,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 702921 / 922 / 707648
Fax: (+263-4) 705877
Email: harare-ob@bmaa.gv.at , austrade@icon.co.zw

BELGIUM
Embassy of Belgium
Tanganyika House, 5Th Floor,
23 Third Street/Union Avenue,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 790307, 793306, 704719
Fax: (+263-4) 703960
Email: harare@diplobel.org , belemb@harare.iafrica.com
Website: www.diplobel.be

BRAZIL
Embassy of Brazil
9th Floor, Old Mutual Centre,
Cnr Third Street/Jason Moyo Avenue,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 730775 / 732727 / 790740 / 741
Fax: (+263-4) 737782 / 790754
Email: brasemb@ecoweb.co.zw
Website: www.brazil.org.zw

CANADA
Embassy of Canada
45 Baines Avenue,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 252181 / 185
Fax: (+263-4) 252186
Email: hrare@international.gc.ca
Website: www.harare.gc.ca

CHINA
Embassy of China
Oakwood Building,
30 Baines Avenue,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 794155 / 160 / 161
Fax: (+263-4) 794959
Email: chinaemb_zw@mfa.gov.cn
Website: www.chinaembassy.org.zw

CZECH REPUBLIC
Embassy of the Czech Republic
4 Sandringham Drive,
Alexandra Park,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 700636 / 720936 / 721077
Fax: (+263-4) 720930
Email: harare@embassy.mzv.cz , czechemb@ecoweb.co.zw
Website: www.mzv.cz/harare

DENMARK
Royal Danish Embassy
UDC Centre, 1st Floor,
59 Union Avenue,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 758185 / 186 / 187
Fax: (+263-4) 758189
Email: denmark@mail.samara.co.zw , hreamb@hreamb.um.dk

FINLAND
Embassy of Finland
4 Duthie Avenue,
Alexandra Park,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 751654 / 752931
Fax: (+263-4) 757743 / 757744
Email: finemb@id.co.zw , inemb@id.co.zw

FRANCE
Embassy of France
11th Floor, Old Mutual Centre,
Cnr 3rd Street/Jason Moyo Avenue,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 705738 / 704069 / 706780 / 704393 / 703216 / 700738
Fax: (263-4) 703078
Email: fambass@id.co.zw
Website: www.ambafrance-zw.org

GERMANY
Embassy of Germany
30, Ceres Road,
Avondale,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 705231 / 707075 / 885 / 708535 / 308655
Fax: (+263-4) 708613 / 303455
Email: germemb@ecoweb.co.zw

GREECE
Embassy of Greece
8 Deary Avenue,
Belgravia,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 793208 / 723747
Fax: (+263-4) 703662
Email: grembha@harare.iafrica.com , grembha@ecoweb.co.zw

INDIA
High Comission of India
12 Natal Road,
Belgravia,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 795955 / 795956 / 792523
Fax: (+263-4) 722324
Email: hcihre@internet.co.zw , hci@harare.iafrica.com

INDONESIA
Embassy of Indonesia
3 Duthie Avenue,
Belgravia,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 251799 / 250072
Fax: (+263-4) 796587
Email: kbri@Harare.iafrica.com

ISRAEL
Embassy of Israel
6th Floor, Three Anchor House,
54 Jason Moyo Avenue,
Causeway
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 756808
Fax: (+263-4) 756801
Email: israel@internet.co.zw

ITALY
Embassy of Italy
7, Bartholomew Close,
Greendale
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 497200 / 373 / 498190 / 327
Fax: (+263-4) 498199
Email: segreteria@ambitalia.co.zw
Website: www.ambitalia.co.zw

JAPAN
Embassy of Japan
18th Floor, Karigamombe Centre,
53 Samora Machel Avenue,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 757861 / 863 / 868
Fax: (+263-4) 757864

KENYA
High Commission of Kenya
95 Park Lane,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 704820 / 833 / 932 / 705101
Fax: (+263-4) 723042
Email: kenhicom@africaonline.co.zw

MALAYSIA
High Commission of Malaysia
40 Downie Avenue,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 334413 / 414
Fax: (+263-4) 334415
Email: mwharare@africaonline.co.zw

NETHERLANDS
Royal Embassy of the Netherlands
2 Arden Road,
Highlands,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 776701 / 704 / 252300 / 307
Fax: (+263-4) 776700
Email: nlgovhar@samara.co.zw

NORWAY
Royal Norwegian Embassy
Chancery 5 Lanark Road,
Belgravia,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 252426
Fax: (+263-4) 252430

POLAND
Embassy of Poland
16 Cork Road,
Belgravia,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 253442 / 443
Fax: (+263-4) 253710
Email: polam@africaonline.co.zw

PORTUGAL
Embassy of Portugal
8 th Floor, Redbridge,
Eastgate Building,
Third Street,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 253449 / 817 / 218
Fax: (+263-4) 253637 / 253023
Email: embport@icon.co.zw , embport@hararae.iafrica.com

ROMANIA
Embassy of Romania
105 Fourth Street,
Josiah Chinamano Avenue,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 700853 / 790559 / 116
Fax: (+263-4) 725493
Email: romemb@africaonline.co.zw

RUSSIA
Embassy of the Russian Federation
70 Fife Street,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 701957 / 958
Fax: (+263-4) 700534
Email: russemb@africaonline.co.zw

SOUTH AFRICA
High Commission of South Africa
7 Elcombe Street,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 753147~9 / 251844~6
Fax: (+263-4) 749657 / 757908
Email: sahcomm@ecoweb.co.zw

SOUTH KOREA
Embassy of South Korea
3rd Floor, Redbridge,
Eastgate Building,
Third Strreet,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 756541 / 542 / 543
Fax: (+263-4) 756544
Email: admirok@telco.co.zw

SPAIN
Embassy of Spain
16 Philips Avenue,
Belgravia,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 738681 / 682 / 683
Fax: (+263-4) 795440
Email: embespzw@mail.mae.es , hararesp@earth.co.zm

SWEDEN
Royal Embassy of Sweden
7th Floor, Pegasus House,
52 Samora Machel Avenue,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 790651 / 654 / 702001 / 002
Fax: (+263-4) 754265
Email: embassy.Harare@sida.se

SWITZERLAND
Embassy of Switzerland
Lanark Road 9,
Belgravia,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 703997 / 998 / 791409
Fax: (+263-4) 794925
Email: swienshar@africaonline.co.zw , vertretung@har.rep.admin.ch

UK
British High Commission
Corner House, 7th Floor,
Cnr Samora Machel Ave/L Takawira Street,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 772990 / 774700
Fax: (+263-4) 774617
Email: bhcommsec@barba.cs.zim.co.zw , bhinfor@id.co.zw
Website: www.britainzw.org

USA
American Embassy
172 Herbert Chitepo Avenue,
Harare
Phone: (+263-4) 250594 / 595 / 703169 / 378 / 478
Fax: (+263-4) 796488

HOTELS DIRECTORY IN ZIMBABWE / ZIMBABWE HOTEL GUIDE

Zimbabwe Info — Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:04 am

Author: Zimbabwe Info

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 10:04 am

HOTELS DIRECTORY IN ZIMBABWE

Bronte Hotel
132 Baines Avenue,
Harare
Phone: +263 4 796631
Website: www.brontehotel.com

Cresta Jameson Hotel
21 Samora Machel Avenue,
Park Street,
Harare
Phone: +263 4 774106
Fax: +263 4 774119
Website: www.crestahospitality.com

Cresta Oasis Hotel
124 Nelson Mandela Avenue,
Harare
Phone: +263 4 704217
Fax: +263 4 790865

Crowne Plaza Hotel
54 Park Lane,
Harare
Phone: +263 4 704501
Fax: +263 4 735688
Website: www.crowneplaza.com

Eland Selborne Hotel
Leopold Takawira,
P.O. Box 219,
Bulawayo
Phone: +263 9 65741
Fax: +263 9 65741
Website: www.selborne.co.zw

Elephant Hills Intercontinental Hotel
Parkway Drive,
P.O. Box 300,
Victoria Falls
Phone: +263 13 4693 / 7
Fax: +263 13 4655

Holiday Inn Harare
Cnr Samora Machel Ave/5th Street,
Harare
Phone: +263 4 795611
Website: www.holiday-inn.com

Holiday Inn Mutare
Corner Aerodrome Road & 3rd Street,
Mutare
Phone: +263 20 64431
Fax: +263 20 64466
Website: www.holiday-inn.com

Hotel Mercure Rainbow
Cnr Parkway Dr & Courtney,
Victoria Falls
Website: www.mercure.com
Phone: +263 13 44583

Meikles Hotel
Jason Moyo Ave/Third Street,
Harare
Phone: +263 4 707721 / 251705
Fax: +263 4 707754
Email: meikles@meikles.com
Website: www.meikles.com

Mercure Hotel A'zambezi
308 Parkway Drive,
Victoria Falls
Phone: +263 13 44561 / 4
Website: www.mercure.com

N1 Hotel
114 Main Street,
Btwn 11th & 12th Avenue,
Bulawayo
Email: n1@nandb.co.zw
Website: www.nesbitthospitality.co.zw
Phone: +263 9 880601 / 881874
Fax: +263 9 281864

Nesbitt Arms Hotel
P O Box 94,
Chiredzi
Phone: +263 31 5071 / 5162
Fax: +263 31 2345
Email: nesbitt.arms@nandb.co.zw
Website: www.nesbitthospitality.co.zw

The Nesbit Castle
6 Percy Avenue,
Hillside,
Bulawayo
Phone: +263 9 282726 / 282735/ 36
Fax: +263 9 281864
Email: nesbitt.castle@nandb.co.zw
Website: www.nesbitthopsitality.co.zw

New Ambassador Hotel
88 Kwame Nkrumah Ave,
Harare
Phone: +263 4 729851 / 8

Protea Hotel Harare Safari Lodge
Lake Chivero,
Southerton,
Harare
Phone: +263 4 690202
Website: www.proteahotels.com

Sheraton Harare Hotel & Towers
Pennefather Avenue,
P.O. Box 3033,
Harare
Phone: +263 4 772633
Fax: +263 4 774667
Website: www.sheraton.com

ZIMBABWE TOURISM GUIDE / TOURISM IN ZIMBABWE

Zimbabwe Info — Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:26 am

Author: Zimbabwe Info

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 9:26 am

ZIMBABWE TOURISM GUIDE

Running from northeast to southwest down the centre of the country and connecting its two largest cities, is the Highveld, a chain of low mountains and Zimbabwe’s most populous area.

HARARE

Formerly Salisbury, the capital is Zimbabwe’s commercial and industrial centre and also the usual starting point for any visit. It is a clean and sophisticated city, characterised by flowering trees, colourful parks and contemporary architecture. Local sightseeing includes the modern museum and art gallery, the Robert McIlwaine Recreational Park, which has a lake and game reserve, the Lion & Cheetah Park, the Larvon Bird Gardens and the landscaped gardens of aloes and cycads at Ewanrigg Botanical Gardens. Due to its pleasant climate, Harare is known as the ‘Sunshine City’.

BULAWAYO

Zimbabwe’s second city is a major commercial, industrial and tourist centre. The city is rich in historical associations and is the home of the National Museum and headquarters of the National Railways of Zimbabwe. Nearby are the ancient Khami ruins, while to the south is the Rhodes Matopos National Park, notable for its exotic formations of huge granite boulders. Dams with excellent fishing, caves with rock paintings, Cecil Rhodes’ grave and a well-stocked game park make this area popular with visitors.

THE EASTERN HIGHLANDS

The Inyanga, Vumba and Chimanimani mountain ranges are one of the country’s principal holiday areas for both Zimbabweans and tourists and are ideal for those who want to relax and enjoy crisp mountain air. The country’s highest mountain, Inyangani (2592m/8504ft), is in this area. The scenery is striking in its variety, with deep valleys, gorges, bare granite peaks, pine-forested slopes and bubbling trout streams rolling down steep cliffs. There are challenging hilly golf courses and pony rides through the heather, as well as the opportunity for mountain climbing, squash, tennis, bowls, fishing, snooker and gambling in the casino. Because of the mountainous and forested terrain, game-viewing in this region is more a matter of chance but for the lucky few there are leopards and rare forest antelopes.

OTHER PLACES

A holiday in Zimbabwe would be incomplete without a visit to the Great Zimbabwe National Monument, the largest complex of ruins in Africa south of the pyramids in Egypt. The Main Enclosure, or Temple, has walls over 9m (30ft) tall, 4m (14ft) thick and over 228m (250 yards) in circumference, giving approximately 485,521 cubic meters (635,000 cubic ft) of hand-trimmed mortarless stonework. The remains are what is left of a city-state that flourished between the 13th and 15th centuries, trading in gold. Lake Kyle National Park is not far away; there is a well-organised campsite close to the lake.

PARKS & WILDLIFE

From the forested mountains of the Eastern highlands to the sun-washed grasslands of Hwange National Park, from the hot Mopani Forest to the shores of Lake Kariba, more than 11 per cent of Zimbabwe’s land – 44,688 sq km (17,254 sq miles) – has been set aside as parks and wildlife estates. There are 10 national parks and 10 recreational parks around the country, plus several botanical gardens, sanctuaries and 14 national safari areas for hunting (an activity that helps to finance the conservation program and is strictly controlled).

Note: For safety reasons, visitors may not enter any national park by motorcycle.

Hwange National Park

Formerly Wankie National Park, this is one of Zimbabwe’s largest parks, both in size, 14,620 sq km (5,644 sq miles), and in the variety of animals and birds that may be seen. From the three camps, networks of game-viewing roads guide visitors to areas with good animal concentrations and to waterholes where, in the evenings, great numbers of wild animals congregate. At some waterholes, platforms are erected from which one can observe game closely and in safety. Hwange is one of the last of the great elephant sanctuaries in Africa, with over 40,000 living in the national park

Victoria Falls

120km (75 miles) from the Hwange National Park are the largest waterfalls in the world – at 2.5km (1.5 miles) wide, 550 million liters of water plunge 100m (330ft) into a narrow chasm every minute; the spray can be seen 30km (20 miles) away. To gain an overall impression of the Falls, the ‘Flight of the Angels’ light plane trip is a must, as is a cruise up the mighty Zambezi River. It is possible to walk across to Zambia (with the minimum of formalities) to view from the other side; this is also highly recommended, for the Falls are without a doubt one of the world’s grandest natural spectacles and every viewpoint reveals something new. Nearby is the Zambezi National Park, where sable antelopes and other exotic animals graze in a parkland setting.

Mana Pools National Park

One of Zimbabwe’s most beautiful national parks, occupying 2196 sq km (848 sq miles) of forest along the shores of the Zambezi River. The animal population includes hippo, elephant, rhino, buffalo and many types of antelope. Game-viewing on foot is allowed. The birdlife along the river and in the bush is particularly prolific. It is possible to fish for tigerfish, bream and the giant vundu.

Lake Kariba

Situated in the northwest of the country on the Zambian border, Lake Kariba covers 7770 sq km (3000 sq miles) and holds a million gallons of water. It has the second largest manmade dam in the world. Game can be viewed from the comfort of various safari camps, or from well-appointed cruise vessels and self-contained safari-crafts.

Matobo National Park

Located close to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe’s second major city, the park is noted for its spectacular granite rock formations and its wealth of ancient rock paintings. Cecil Rhodes’ tomb can be visited at Malindidzimu (View of the World). The Nswatugi and Pomongwe caves are worth visiting.

Nyanga National Park

Situated in the mountain range that covers the eastern part of Zimbabwe, Nyanga National Park is an area of high grasslands, evergreen forests, waterfalls, cliffs and lakeside cottages. Trout fishing is very popular and the trout hatchery is well worth a visit. Visitors can also climb Mount Inyangani, the country’s highest peak. The World’s View offers a panoramic view across northern Zimbabwe. From here, a steep footpath leads to the road to Nyanga village with its English gardens, village common and church.

GETTING AROUND IN ZIMBABWE / ZIMBABWE TRANSPORTATION GUIDE

Zimbabwe Info — Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:39 am

Author: Zimbabwe Info

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:39 am

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.

ZIMBABWE TRAVEL INFORMATION / ZIMBABWE TRAVEL GUIDE

Zimbabwe Info — Sat Mar 10, 2007 7:03 am

Author: Zimbabwe Info

Posted: Sat Mar 10, 2007 7:03 am

ZIMBABWE TRAVEL INFORMATION

Full Name

Republic of Zimbabwe

Capital City

Harare

Area

390,580 sq km
150,803 sq miles

Population

13,000,000

Time Zone

GMT/UTC +2

Languages

English (official)

English is the official language of Zimbabwe, but it is a first language for only about 2% of the population.

Shona (other)

This is spoken by 76% of the population.

Religion

50% syncretic, 25% Christian, 24% indigenous beliefs, 1% Muslim and other

Currency

Zimbabwe Dollar (Z$)

Electricity

220V 50HzHz

Electric Plug Details

British-style plug with two flat blades and one flat grounding blade

South African/Indian-style plug with two circular metal pins above a large circular grounding pin

Country Dialing Code

263