Travel around Zimbabwe
By Air
The primary
international airports are in Harare and Victoria Falls. The national
carrier, Air Zimbabwe provides reasonably reliable scheduled services
between Harare, Kariba, Hwange, Victoria Falls and Bulawayo. Private air
charter companies use Harare, Kariba and Victoria Falls as hubs for
chartering into the remoter safari camps.
By road
Zimbabwe has
an impressive road infrastructure by African standards particularly
between the major centres and within the Eastern Highlands. Car hire is
available but expensive - best suited for exploring the east and
south-east of the country. Victoria Falls and Kariba are connected by a
very poor dirt road within the country and the domestic airlink is
recommended - there are two alternatives, drive on the Zambian side (6,5
hours, potholed tar) or take the Kariba/Milibizi Ferry (22 hours along lake Kariba).
By rail
The rail
network is not extensive, serving Bulawayo and Victoria Falls best. The
rail safaris between the two towns are very successful.
