Zimbabwe has been through a lot of struggle over the the past 10 years, but we are excited that this beautiful country is coming back into the spotlight. We at Hills of Africa Travel have always known that it is one of the most beautiful countries in the world offering fantastic game viewing, amazing scenery and the warm, friendly and inviting people. So if you are thinking of going on an African safari vacation we encourage you to put Zimbabwe on your bucket list. You will be able to explore the mighty Victoria Falls and take part in some adrenaline rush activities; visit Africa’s wilderness haven Hwange National Park; enjoy the beautiful Mana Pools National Park on an “untraditional” safari amongst other exciting adventures.
As one of the ways to improve its infrastructure and start offering the traveler a first class service, Zimbabwe has implemented with immediate effect, a new departure tax called the AIDEF (Aviation Infrastructural Development Fund) which is as follows:
For all international flights departing from Zimbabwe Airports (Victoria Falls, Harare, Bulawayo and Chiredzi/Buffalo Range) – USD35.00 departure tax + USD15.00 AIDEF (total of USD50.00) per person
For all domestic flights departing from a serviced airport (Victoria Falls, Harare, Kariba, Hwange and Chiredzi/Buffalo Range) – USD10.00 departure tax + USD5.00 AIDEF (total of USD15.00) per person
This new fee structure has been in place since 31st January 2012. If you have airline tickets to Zimbabwe that have already been issued, please take note that you will have to pay these extra charges on departure.
Please do let us know if you have any questions. We hope this new tax will make Zimbabwe’s airports up to first class standard, as the country will be at the forefront of African safaris very soon, we have no doubt!
If you are thinking of taking an African Safari Vacation, we would love to help you. Please call us on 800-940-9344 to talk with one of our safari consultants.