![]() UNESCOĢ SUMMARY 2017 Conservation Outlook Finalised on SIGNIFICANT CONCERN This vast wilderness in the middle Zambezi Valley has maintained most of its inherent values through its remote location and the low level of competing land uses. An important concentration of Nile crocodiles is also be found in the area. The area is home to a remarkable concentration of wild animals, including elephants, buffalo, leopards and cheetahs. November is unpredictable it can be hot and dry, it can also see the season's first rainfalls – and in this respect it's a very interesting month, as on successive days, you can see both weather patterns.1 Mana Pools National Park, Sapi and Chewore Safari Areas 2017 Conservation Outlook Assessment SITE INFORMATION Country: Zimbabwe Inscribed in: 1984 Criteria: (vii) (ix) (x) Site description: On the banks of the Zambezi, great cliffs overhang the river and the floodplains. During this time, you'll see some fantastic game, as the Zimbabwe's wildlife concentrates around the limited water sources. Into September and October the temperatures rise once again: Zimbabwe's lower-lying rift valley – Mana Pools – can get very hot in October. For Zimbabwe, this is the start of the 'peak season'– days are often cloudless and game sightings continually increase. The nights in June, July and August become much cooler, so don't forget to bring some warmer clothes, in case you want to spend an evening outside the days are still clear and warm. Especially in more southerly and higher locations, the night-time temperatures start to drop. ![]() Zimbabwe's higher eastern areas usually receive more rainfall than the lower-lying western ones.īy April and May most of the rain is gone, leaving a verdant setting, which is starting to dry out. In Zimbabwe, the rains come principally in December, January, February and March the further north you are, the earlier the precipitation arrives and the later it leaves. However, if you are in Zimbabwe for just a short period of time, then try to drink only bottled, boiled, or treated water available in towns and from all camps, lodges and hotels. If you are in the country for a long time, then it may be worth acclimatising yourself to it. The locals drink it, and are used to the relatively innocuous bugs that it may harbour. Water in the main towns is usually purified. There are a number of South African shopping chains operating in Zimbabwe which will generally have all that you will need. If you are driving yourself around and plan to cook, then get most of your supplies in main towns. Safari camps will often prepare sadza if requested, and it is almost always available in small restaurants in the towns.Ĭamps, hotels and lodges that cater to overseas typically serve a variety international fare, and the quality of food prepared in the most remote bush camps is usually excellent. Zimbabwe's native cuisine is based on sadza, a cooked porridge made from ground maize which is normally accompanied by some tasty relish, perhaps made of meat and tomatoes, or dried fish. Only VISA and MasterCard are accepted in Zimbabwe, however it should be noted that very limited facilities will have credit card machines, and the connection is not always reliable so it is advisable to carry cash as back up. They are closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. It's important to note that exchange rates and the use and value of the Zimbabwean dollar can fluctuate, so it's advisable to check with official exchange bureaus, banks, or financial institutions for the most up-to-date information and rates for travel to Zimbabwe.īanks in Zimbabwe are open for business Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 08h00 to 15h00, on Wednesdays from 08h00 to 13h00 and Saturdays from 08h00 to 11h30. ![]() The currency was reintroduced in 2019 and even though the Zimbabwean dollar is still accepted and in circulation, the US dollar is the dominant currency. This currency is in the form of *Bond Notes and **RTGS (real time gross settlement). The currency consists of bond coins and banknotes, with denominations including 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 bond coins, as well as 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 dollar banknotes. The official currency of Zimbabwe is the Zimbabwe dollar (ZWL). US dollars are universally accepted as well as South African rands, euros and pounds sterling.
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