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Zimbabwe Trip Cost Calculator

Zimbabwe runs on USD, so there's no exchange-rate surprise. Hwange and Mana Pools are exceptional value for safari; Vic Falls town is the tourist hub.

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Trip style

Comfortable tented camps in Hwange, mid-range Vic Falls hotels.

Activities & experiences

Daily cost by trip style

Per-person, per-day spending in Zimbabwe. Mid-range and luxury assume double occupancy for accommodation; budget assumes per-bed.

CategoryBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
AccommodationUSD 30USD 180USD 900
Food & drinkUSD 15USD 40USD 100
Local transportUSD 30USD 70USD 180
IncidentalsUSD 15USD 30USD 70
Daily totalUSD 90USD 320USD 1250

Zimbabwe budget wisdom

1

Bring crisp USD — older notes (pre-2009) or torn bills get refused everywhere.

2

Hwange self-drive is one of Southern Africa's best-value safari options.

3

Most prices in Vic Falls are quoted in USD — no conversion math needed.

Keep planning your Zimbabwe trip

First

Check Zimbabwe visa requirements

Pick your nationality to see whether you need a visa, an eTA, an e-visa, or nothing at all.

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