ZT Journal · Issue No. 02 · MAY 2026
How to Choose a Zimbabwe Safari Operator: The Questions That Matter
Most operators selling Zimbabwe have never been there. Here are the specific questions that will tell you, within one conversation, whether the person you're talking to actually knows Zimbabwe — or is reading from a brochure.
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Issue No. 02 · May 2026
Welcome to the May issue. The dust has settled, the bush is opening up, and Zimbabwe is moving into its strongest months. Inside this issue: a longer piece on Mana Pools as the river drops; a Q2 update on the Presidential Elephants count; a practical brief on the May–October open-season window; and a short piece from Suku on why Matobo’s rock art still holds up at thirteen thousand years.
If a Zimbabwe trip is somewhere on your horizon, the easiest first step is a short note. I will reply, personally, within twenty-four hours.
— Josh, Bulawayo
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Trip Planning
Zimbabwe Safari Cost: What You’ll Actually Pay in 2026
Budget safaris, mid-range camps, and full luxury: we break down exactly what a Zimbabwe safari costs in 2026 — by region, accommodation style, and group size — with no sugarcoating.
Trip Planning
Best Time to Visit Zimbabwe: Month by Month Safari Guide
Green season bargains, dry season game viewing, and the shoulder months that most operators don't tell you about. This is the honest Zimbabwe seasonal guide.
Trip Planning
Zimbabwe Visa Guide for Europeans and Scandinavians: 2026 Update
KAZA UniVisa. Single entry. E-visa. Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, and Finnish passport holders have easy entry into Zimbabwe — here's exactly how it works.
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Trip Planning
How to Get from Victoria Falls Airport to Every Major Safari Destination
The logistics question every Zimbabwe safari visitor asks first. Road, air, or boat — how to get from Victoria Falls Airport to Hwange, Mana Pools, Matobo, and beyond.
Trip Planning
Zimbabwe Safari Packing List: What to Actually Bring (and Leave Behind)
30 years of packing for the African bush distilled into one honest list. What the weight allowances on bush flights actually mean for your luggage. What you will never need.
“Every email here is answered personally — within twenty-four hours.” — Josh, Bulawayo