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Zimbabwe - Country Information To the North are the waters of the mighty Zambezi River and the Victoria Falls. Steep mountain ranges link Zimbabwe to Mozambique in the East and open savannah grasslands mark the land of the Matabele’s in the Southern regions, and rich farmlands stretch Northwards through Mashonaland. Zimbabwe is said to have "more than a passing resemblance to a National Geographic ‘best of’ issue" - Lonely Planet Zimbabwe volunteer work - view volunteer projets currently available in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Photos Photographs of Zimbabwe.   Zimbabwe Visas Travellers requiring a visa into Zimbabwe may obtain them at the point of entry into the country. Visas for British passport holders are currently £35, best payable in US$ cash. Zimbabwe Health, Vaccinations, HIV/AIDS & Drinking Water Malaria - Malaria prophylactics recommended by your personal physician are necessary. As well as insect repellent and covering yourself up with long trousers and light cotton long-sleeved shirts in the evenings. Vaccinations - Hepatitis A, Polio, Typhoid Vaccination against yellow fever is recommended and be sure to have your vaccination record of yellow fever with you when you arrive. HIV/AIDS - HIV/AIDS is a risk and it is recommended that you take all the necessary precautions. It is not necessary to drink bottled water in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Safety The best advice is for you to be a well-informed traveller and that you adequately prepare yourself for your travel experience. African Impact offers 24-hour ground support for all our volunteers, and our coordinators will advise you on how best to integrate yourself into your country and your programme. Please see our safety guidelines for more information or contact us if you have any specific questions about travel safety in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Weather & Climate Zimbabwe has a fairly tropical inland climate, dominated by the wet and dry seasons. Late April – late August: cooler months and temperatures are chilly (or even very cold!) in the evenings and early mornings. September to November; are hot and dry. December – early April: hot, wet and humid (sporadic afternoon showers). Zimbabwe Travel Highlights One of the world’s seven natural wonders - The Victoria Falls. Africa’s premier white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi River. Lake Kariba is the world’s third largest man-made lake and offers spectacular elephant and buffalo sightings on its shores. Hwange National Park is a wildlife sanctuary the size of Belguim and home to the Big 5. Volunteer in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe volunteer projects - view Afican Impact's volunteer projets currently available in Zimbabwe       print this page | bookmark this page (CTRL-D) | send to a friend back to top