HIFA postponement delays a major boost for Zimbabwe’s cultural tourism
The postponement of HIFA 2026 has delayed one of Zimbabwe’s most important cultural tourism events, but Harare continues to offer visitors museums, galleries, live music and authentic creative experiences while the country waits for the festival’s long-awaited return.
Top 5 Restaurants for Nightlife in Harare (2026 Guide)
As Zimbabwe’s capital welcomes a growing influx of international tourists and returning diaspora, the city’s social scene is rapidly shifting. The traditional evening out is being replaced by a modern, streamlined experience known as “vibe dining.” We have curated the ultimate guide to the five essential Harare venues that seamlessly transition from premium dining into high-energy nightlife.
Is There Uber in Zimbabwe? The 2026 Guide to Ride-Hailing Apps
Uber does not operate in Zimbabwe, and there are no immediate signs that it plans to. That might sound like a problem if you’re used to opening one app and getting a ride anywhere in the world, but in practice, getting around Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls is straightforward.
Zimbabwe has its own thriving ride-hailing scene, led by Bolt, inDrive and a homegrown newcomer called Tap & Go, alongside older local players who paved the way before the international names arrived.
Zimbabwe Courts US Tourists as Arrivals Hit Record High
The United States has confirmed its place as Zimbabwe’s most important source of overseas visitors, with new figures showing a dramatic rise in American arrivals over the past four years.
Tourist numbers from the US climbed from 18,756 in 2021 to 109,959 in 2025, according to figures released by the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA).
Victoria Falls Rainforest Reopens After Elephants Safely Guided Out
The Victoria Falls Rainforest has reopened to the public after a brief closure prompted by elephants entering the site, the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority has confirmed.
ZimParks said the closure, introduced earlier as a precautionary safety measure, lasted approximately two and a half hours.
Air Zimbabwe Resumes Harare-London Flights: What It Means for Tourism
Air Zimbabwe has resumed direct flights between Harare and London, ending a 14-year absence from a route once considered the backbone of the airline’s long-haul network.
The relaunch, marked by a reception and launch ceremony at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport under the banner “Fly Direct, Experience Zimbabwe,” restores a link to a market that officials describe as central to the country’s tourism ambitions.
Victoria Falls Rainforest Access Restricted After Elephant Sighting
Access to the Victoria Falls Rainforest has been temporarily suspended after wildlife officials reported an elephant moving through the site, prompting an immediate public notice from the country’s parks authority.
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) said on Tuesday that the restriction was introduced as a precautionary step to protect visitors, staff and the animal itself, and to lower the risk of any confrontation between people and wildlife.
Zimbabwe Banks and Hoteliers Meet to Bankroll Tourism Ahead of IATF 2029
Zimbabwe’s banking and hospitality sectors have come together to work out how to fund a rapid upgrade of the country’s tourism infrastructure, as the country prepares to permanently host the Intra-African Trade Fair from 2029.
The Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry and the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) took part in the inaugural, two-day Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe (HAZ) Bankers Conference, held under the theme “Connecting Capital to Capacity: Unlocking Zimbabwe’s Tourism Potential Ahead of Hosting the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2029.”
Zimbabwe Woos Australian Travel Trade at Melbourne Tourism Roadshow
Zimbabwe has stepped up its push into the Australian travel market, bringing more than 40 tour wholesalers, tour operators and travel agencies together in Melbourne for a roadshow aimed at deepening trade partnerships and unlocking new tourism business between the two countries.
The Zimbabwe Australia Roadshow 2026 forms part of a broader Southern African drive to win over long-haul markets such as Australia and New Zealand, which have increasingly been targeted by African destinations keen to tap into demand from Australian travellers for multi-generational safaris and combined Africa-Europe itineraries.
Zimbabwe to Translocate Wildlife to Equatorial Guinea Under Conservation Partnership
Zimbabwe has announced plans to relocate a limited number of selected plains game species to Equatorial Guinea as part of a government-to-government conservation partnership designed to restore wildlife populations and strengthen biodiversity in the Central African nation.
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) confirmed the initiative in a statement issued on 8 July 2026, saying the operation follows a formal request from the Government of Equatorial Guinea for technical assistance in rebuilding wildlife populations within its protected areas.