Zimbabwe travel guide for New Zealanders

New Zealand passport holders must obtain a visa for Zimbabwe. The visa can be applied for online or on arrival, but the fee and the exact stay length are not confirmed here — check with Zimbabwe's immigration service before booking.

New Zealand citizens need a visa for Zimbabwe. The tourist visa is usually applied for online through the e-visa portal or on arrival at Harare International Airport, but the fee, the validity period and the passport criteria are not confirmed here — confirm with the Zimbabwe Department of Immigration before you book.

No separate ETA is needed for Zimbabwe; the visa itself covers entry. If you plan to stay longer than the visa allows, or travel for work or study, you must apply for a different permit before arrival.

New Zealand does not have a resident embassy in Zimbabwe. Check the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade embassy directory for the correct contact details and for any consular services available in Zimbabwe.

A typical 10-day itinerary (2–3 nights at Victoria Falls, 4–5 nights on safari, mid-range accommodation, meals, park fees and internal flights) is estimated to cost around US$2,200 (≈ NZ$3,500), but this is a rough estimate only — actual costs vary widely. Confirm prices with your operator or booking site before you commit.

Rough per-day costs: accommodation NZ$150–200 per night, meals NZ$30–50 per day, park entry NZ$70 total, an internal flight (e.g. Harare–Victoria Falls) NZ$250, and the visa NZ$80. These are estimates and should be checked.

There are no direct flights from New Zealand to Zimbabwe. A typical routing is Auckland → Johannesburg (about 24 hours total with a stop) then Johannesburg → Harare (about 2 hours), giving a total travel time of roughly 27–30 hours including layovers. This routing and duration are estimates — confirm with your airline or a flight search tool.

Zimbabwe uses British-type G and South-African-type D plugs, 220–240 V at 50 Hz. Bring a universal adapter and, if your devices are not dual-voltage, a step-down converter.

In restaurants, a tip of about 10 % is customary. For guides, US$10–20 (≈ NZ$15–30) per guest per day is the norm. These are the standard amounts; adjust for the level of service.