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Exercise caution — most governments advise vigilance.

10 governments of 11 advise increased caution. 1 government rates this destination all-clear.

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United States
United States
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Opportunistic crime, such as pickpocketing, theft, and smashing of car windows with intent to steal, is common. Violent crime, such as assault, carjacking, and home invasion, also occurs. Criminals…
Canada
Canada
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Zimbabwe - Exercise a high degree of caution Exercise a high degree of caution in Zimbabwe due to crime.
Ireland
Ireland
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Zimbabwe.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
FCDO travel advice for Zimbabwe. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
New Zealand
New Zealand
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand. Civil unrest and political tension is common. Avoid all demonstrations, rallies and large public…
Netherlands
Netherlands
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Caution: safety risks in Zimbabwe.
France
France
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Zimbabwe.
Germany
Germany
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Zimbabwe.
Poland
Poland
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise increased caution in Zimbabwe.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Do Not Travel
Cites extradition risk to China for Taiwanese nationals
Level 4
Leave Zimbabwe as soon as possible.
South Korea
South Korea
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise caution in Zimbabwe.
Japan
Japan
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Zimbabwe

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

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Where the governments disagree on Zimbabwe

United Kingdom alone rates Zimbabwe at level 1. Every other government places it higher, all at level 2. Where one government is markedly more relaxed than the rest, the safer planning assumption is the majority view rather than the most reassuring one.

These assessments are not equally current. United States' dates from June 2023 — roughly 3.3 years old — so it describes conditions that may have changed several times over since.

The warnings for Zimbabwe are not uniform across the country. Five distinct areas are singled out by at least one government. Among them: Harare (city center) and Bulawayo (city center). At least one of these carries the highest possible rating, meaning a government advising against all travel there while rating the rest of the country lower.

Your own government's rating is the one your insurer and embassy will act on, so read that source first — the one level of daylight between the strictest and most relaxed assessments here is context, not a substitute for it.

Derived from 11 government assessments for Zimbabwe, most recently reviewed in September 2026.

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Harare
Zimbabwe's capital with the National Gallery, Mbare Musika market, and the Kopje hilltop viewpoint. The jacaranda-lined avenues and Shona sculpture gardens are highlights.
Bulawayo
The City of Kings with the Natural History Museum, Matobo Hills' rock art, and Rhodes' grave. The well-preserved colonial architecture and railway museum reflect its frontier past.
Victoria Falls
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World with the thundering Zambezi River plunging into a gorge. The Devil's Pool swim on the edge and moonlight tours are once-in-a-lifetime.
Mutare
An eastern highlands city near the Vumba Mountains and Chimanimani National Park. The botanical gardens and misty mountain scenery make it Zimbabwe's most scenic city.
Gweru
A central city with the Midlands Museum and proximity to Antelope Park's lion encounters. The Boggie Clock Tower and military museum anchor the small-town center.