Zimbabwe and Zambia
Africa - Self-drive
Itinerary idea: Victoria Falls, Hwange, Lake Kariba, Lower Zambezi, South Luangwa
Strengths: Victoria Falls, uncrowded parks
Weaknesses: Complicated logistics, scarce fuel and cash
Children and safety: Victoria Falls is easy, caution needed in the parks
Weather: Dry, days 25-28 °C, cool nights
Book ahead: 6-9 months
Key facts
- Best time to go: May to October
- Flight from Milan: about 17 hours
- Rain days in August: 0
- Daylight hours in August: 11.5
- Driving: on the left
- Malaria: low
- Visa (EU citizens): Visa on arrival, check the cost
- International licence: Yes
- Currency: US dollar (Zimbabwe), kwacha (ZMW)
- Language: English
- Roads: Potholes, police checkpoints, fuel and cash shortages
- Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, typhoid; malaria prophylaxis
Ratings (1 to 5)
- Ease of getting around: 2
- Child friendly: 3
- Scenery and wildlife: 4
- August weather: 5
- Logistics ease: 2