Conducting yourself at your place of residence • You are advised not to use your accommodation for the purposes of sex work, or same sex conduct. You may never know who is watching or monitoring you. • A lways carry your valuables with you, or lock them in the lockable safes that are provided at some hotels. • You are free to invite visitors depending on the rules of your place of residence. However it is advised not to hold clandestine meetings or gatherings, as these are illegal. You are also advised not to hold or be involved in demonstrations or public protests which have not been cleared by the police, as they are illegal. Health Health services in Zimbabwe are poor and travellers should ensure that they have comprehensive travel insurance that will enable them to access adequate healthcare services, including possible medical evacuations. If you are not feeling well and hesitant to visit a public hospital for fear of victimization, you may contact the GALZ or SRC hotline below for referral doctors. Some areas in Zimbabwe outside Harare are prone to malaria. You are advised to take anti-malaria medication before you travel to any place outside Harare Transport From the airport, you can hire a meter taxi/cab which costs an average of US$25-00 into the city centre. Preferably, if you do not mind the hustle, you can board a commuter omnibus commonly referred to as “makombi” from outside the airport to the city centre for US$0.50. Charges for a meter taxi/cab within the Central Business District (CBD) are an average US$3-00. Currency • US$ (United States Dollar) You may also arrange with the hotel where you are booked for transportation from the airport. • South African Rand Use of Drugs • Botswana Pula You are advised that Zimbabwe imposes heavy penalties for the use or possession of drugs even in very small quantities. Crime Serious crime is not common in Zimbabwe, although petty crimes like muggings, pickpocketing and bag snatching are common in over crowded places. Ensure that your personal belongs and travel documents are secure at all the times. Languages Possession of illegal drugs like cannabis and heroin, as well as the recreational use of prescription drugs such as histalix and pethidine can attract long jail sentences. If you are on prescription drugs, it is recommended to move around with your prescription. If you are taking over the counter medications you might also want to verify if the drugs are legal in Zimbabwe. If you have personal trouble with drug addiction you should consider carefully the implications of travelling to Zimbabwe. • English • Shona • Ndebele 3