Driving in Zimbabwe
DRIVE ON THE LEFT
Driving in Zimbabwe and the rest of Southern Africa is on the left. Give way to traffic coming from the right. On roundabouts, vehicles on the circle have right of way.
FUEL
All grades of fuels are readily available in Zimbabwe for cash or using credit cards which are widely accepted at all fuel outlets in all major towns and along major roads including all resort areas in Zimbabwe ,but if you are travelling to remote areas such as Mana Pools,Zambezi Valley, Binga and Chizarira National Park it is highly adviseable to carry extra fuel in metal jerry cans as fuel stations become far in.
Foreign driving licences are acceptable for up to 90 days (or indefinite, if from the SADC region).If you are travelling by road from South Africa please visit: www.facebook.com/crossingbeitbridge. for up to date information on applicable fees,insurance and toll fees.
ROADS
Zimbabwe roads especially highways are still in a fair condition except the Beitbridge- Harare road which is narrow and heavly congested by buses and trucks especially at night so please exercise extreme caution.Harare-Mutare highway a gate way to VUMBA,NYANGA and CHIMANIMANI has been done recently to international standards all the way to Mutare but expect a bumpy ride on some parts as you drive towards CHIMANIMANI.HARARE-CHIRINDU a gate way to KARIBA,MANA POOLS,ZAMBEZI VALLEY and ZAMBIA is still in a reasonable condition,but please excercise caution as you drive in the Zambezi valley.
POLICE ROADBLOCKS
Police road blocks are common. Remain calm, always be polite, co-operate and follow instructions or requests. You may have your vehicle searched. Show your driver’s licence if required. If you are in the wrong, accept it as being your fault and pay a fine. Insist on an official receipt (i.e.Form Z69 (j) Admission of Guilt)The most important thing is that you familiarise yourself with the countries and park regulations before you leave home and keep all required paperwork with you at hand and its advisable to have photo copies of each and every important document.
DRIVE ON THE LEFT
Driving in Zimbabwe and the rest of Southern Africa is on the left. Give way to traffic coming from the right. On roundabouts, vehicles on the circle have right of way.
FUEL
All grades of fuels are readily available in Zimbabwe for cash or using credit cards which are widely accepted at all fuel outlets in all major towns and along major roads including all resort areas in Zimbabwe ,but if you are travelling to remote areas such as Mana Pools,Zambezi Valley, Binga and Chizarira National Park it is highly adviseable to carry extra fuel in metal jerry cans as fuel stations become far in.
Foreign driving licences are acceptable for up to 90 days (or indefinite, if from the SADC region).If you are travelling by road from South Africa please visit: www.facebook.com/crossingbeitbridge. for up to date information on applicable fees,insurance and toll fees.
ROADS
Zimbabwe roads especially highways are still in a fair condition except the Beitbridge- Harare road which is narrow and heavly congested by buses and trucks especially at night so please exercise extreme caution.Harare-Mutare highway a gate way to VUMBA,NYANGA and CHIMANIMANI has been done recently to international standards all the way to Mutare but expect a bumpy ride on some parts as you drive towards CHIMANIMANI.HARARE-CHIRINDU a gate way to KARIBA,MANA POOLS,ZAMBEZI VALLEY and ZAMBIA is still in a reasonable condition,but please excercise caution as you drive in the Zambezi valley.
POLICE ROADBLOCKS
Police road blocks are common. Remain calm, always be polite, co-operate and follow instructions or requests. You may have your vehicle searched. Show your driver’s licence if required. If you are in the wrong, accept it as being your fault and pay a fine. Insist on an official receipt (i.e.Form Z69 (j) Admission of Guilt)The most important thing is that you familiarise yourself with the countries and park regulations before you leave home and keep all required paperwork with you at hand and its advisable to have photo copies of each and every important document.