Tag: Zimbabwe tourism

Air access lifts Victoria Falls tourism, boosts regional travel demand
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Upgraded access boosts tourism outlook at Victoria Falls

Improved air access is lifting Zimbabwe’s tourism outlook, with Victoria Falls drawing renewed interest as a gateway for travel across Southern Africa. Operators say easier connections are already supporting bookings as more visitors plan trips that combine several destinations in one journey.  The planned return of a direct Harare–London route is expected to deepen that recovery. The link would reconnect…

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Zimbabwe’s park fee increase targets better visitor experience
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Zimbabwe park fee hike signals tourism upgrade

Zimbabwe is raising park entry fees at some of its most visited attractions, a move that signals a strategic pivot toward high-value tourism and stronger conservation funding. The fee increases, led by the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority, take effect in 2026 and introduce value-added tax (VAT) across key tourism services.  The changes will be felt most sharply at…

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In March, Victoria Falls is loud, wet and unforgettable
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March peak flow makes Victoria Falls a must-see

March marks one of the most striking moments to experience Victoria Falls, which sits on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. As the rainy season begins to ease, the Zambezi River runs full, sending vast sheets of water over the basalt edge and into the gorge below.  The scale is immediate. Mist rises in thick columns, the sound carries across…

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The seasonal closure supports conservation work and protects fragile road networks and wildlife habitats.
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Gonarezhou shutdown signals shift in Southern Africa safari plans

At a Glance Zimbabwe’s Gonarezhou National Park will close to visitors from Jan. 10 through the end of February 2026, a seasonal move that reflects how safari operators and park managers are adjusting travel calendars to weather patterns and conservation needs.  The annual pause comes during the height of the rainy season, when heavy downpours make travel difficult and increase…

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Under the new framework, VAT will apply to a broad range of tourism products.
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Tourism costs rise as Zimbabwe applies 15.5% VAT

At a Glance Travel to Zimbabwe will cost slightly more from 2026 after the government moved to broaden the application of value-added tax across the tourism sector. From Jan. 1, several services that were previously zero-rated will now attract a 15.5% VAT under measures outlined in the latest national budget.  The change does not introduce a new tax. Instead, it…

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The Victoria Falls project comes as The Lux Collective accelerates its global rollout.
LuxuryTourism

Lux collective to debut high-end property at Victoria Falls

At a Glance Zimbabwe is drawing new interest from global hospitality investors as one of the industry’s most recognizable luxury groups moves ahead with a landmark project near Victoria Falls. The Lux Collective, known for its design-led eco-resorts across Asia, the Indian Ocean and Africa, has confirmed plans to build an upscale lodge estate on the banks of the Zambezi…

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View of Victoria Falls from a wet stone walkway, showing water cascading over the cliff edge amid rising mist.
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Victoria Falls tourism climbs on streamlined border access

At a Glance Victoria Falls, one of Africa’s most iconic natural wonders, is now easier to reach than ever. The Victoria Falls Border Post, connecting Zimbabwe and Zambia, began operating 24 hours a day on November 13, 2025. The move is expected to make travel simpler for millions of visitors and enhance cross-border trade, positioning the Falls as a more…

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A giraffe and zebras graze on dry plains beneath acacia trees in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park.
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Hwange road project raises alarms over wildlife, tourism impact

At a Glance A proposed road detour cutting through a protected buffer zone near Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park has ignited deep concern among conservationists and tourism operators. They warn the project could devastate one of southern Africa’s most critical wildlife corridors, endanger rural communities, and weaken Zimbabwe’s high-end safari industry — a key source of jobs and foreign currency.  The…

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