Travel Summary

• Typhoid has been reported in several of Harare’s western suburbs with over 3,772 cases identified  Two suspected typhoid deaths have recently been recorded since the outbreak in October 2011. If you live in or are visiting Harare you should ensure that your typhoid vaccination is up to date. Taking food and water safety precautions reduces the risk of contracting typhoid. Symptoms of typhoid include the sudden onset of sustained fever, severe headache and nausea. More information on Typhoid can be found here.
  
  

• Air Zimbabwe is currently not operating any flights. You should contact the airline or your travel company for the latest information.
  
  
• Although the economic outlook in Zimbabwe has improved, political tensions remain, particularly in light of a potential constitutional referendum and elections in 2012/2013. See Safety and Security - Political Situation.
  
  
• We advise against travel by journalists intending to carry out any reporting or official photography without the proper accreditation. The process for accreditation has been eased. See Safety and Security - Political Situation.
  
  
• If you are resident in Zimbabwe, continue to review your security arrangements, ensure your travel documents are up to date and readily available and have a contingency plan in place in case you need to leave at short notice. See Safety and Security - Political Situation and General - Living in, or travelling to, Zimbabwe.
  
  
• 28 British nationals required consular assistance in Zimbabwe in the period 01 April 2010 - 31 March 2011. See General - Consular Assistance Statistics.
  
  
• There is a low threat from terrorism. But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks, which could be in public areas, including those frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.
  
  
• You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. Your policy should cover you for all the activities you want to undertake. See General - Insurance.