Important Information

This is one of the most common safari questions that we receive. Going to the bathroom while on safari is a little different from going at home. Actually, it's a lot different. Park entrances, picnic areas and lodges usually have bathrooms but on game drives and walks, you 'go' in the bush. While in camp you will use your “en suite bathroom”  -  conveniently located in a private, curtained area of your tent.  

A good torch/flashlight and/or headlamp with a spare set of batteries.  A visit to a bathroom in an unfamiliar place in the dead of night without light could be a hair-raising experience! 

Women might consider bringing a "shewee" or “shenis” - a very handy little plastic device that makes urinating in the bush so much easier. 

There are NO ATM’s or cash machines in Zimbabwe. 

It’s a good idea to travel with some U.S. cash, in small denominations. 

How much money should you bring into Zimbabwe? It is illegal to leave

Zimbabwe with more than $2,000 USD  in cash, unless it is left over from funds that  you  brought in

yourself and declared on arrival. 

Generally, bringing in $1,000.00 for

two people for five  days is more than adequate. 

Credit Cards are commonly accepted by local businesses. Make sure charges are made in U.S. dollars.

Do not wear dark clothes, especially dark blue and black – even jeans. Do not wear white clothing. Dark and white clothing are known to attract  flies, mosquitos and tsetse flies for starters. Help deter the insects by using a healthy dose of insect repellent and wearing light earthy colors.  

Most lodges supply international power adaptors – some even have a range of wall plugs. It is always advisable  to bring your own. It’s frustrating when you can’t use or recharge your equipment.