Travel Smart
Honest, sourced guidance so you travel confident. Most of any country is calmer than the headlines suggest.
Safety
Countrywide advisory (Government of Canada)
Exercise increased cautionExercise a high degree of caution
Source: Government of Canada · Verified 2026-07-26
Victoria Falls and Livingstone Border Region
Exercise normal precautionsVictoria Falls town is a major tourist hub with security infrastructure and active tourism services on the Zimbabwean side.
Source: UK FCDO, US State Department · Verified 2026-07-06
Hwange National Park and Northwestern Region
Exercise normal precautionsGame reserve and surrounding areas are professionally managed tourist destinations with security presence and established infrastructure.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
Harare and Major Urban Centers
Exercise increased cautionCapital city has petty crime including theft, pickpocketing, and occasional armed robbery. Certain neighborhoods are riskier at night. Political demonstrations occasionally occur with unpredictable outcomes.
Avoid: Certain suburbs (Glen View, Epworth) after dark; areas with known gang activity; avoid large crowds or political gatherings
Source: UK FCDO, US State Department · Verified 2026-07-06
4 zones rated separately against Government of Canada, UK FCDO, US State Department. Oldest check on this page: 6 July 2026.
Emergency Contacts
Zimbabwe Police Service (Harare)
police · Harare
Parirenyatwa Hospital
hospital · Harare
Victoria Falls Referral Hospital
hospital · Victoria Falls