U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued after periodic review with updates to crime and civil unrest information. Exercise increased caution in Zimbabwe due to crime and official harassment of U.S.
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Is Zimbabwe safe? 🇿🇼
Africa · Updated
As of August 2026, Zimbabwe scores 51/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Zimbabwe Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 3 Zimbabwe destinations assessed, Victoria Falls scores highest (53/100), while Harare scores lowest (50/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
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Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Zimbabwe: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Zimbabwe destinations by safety score
#1🇿🇼Victoria FallsModerate · updated 28 July 202653#2🇿🇼BulawayoModerate · updated 29 July 202651#3🇿🇼HarareModerate · updated 18 August 202650
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03 · Evidence Signals
Zimbabwe safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 50 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 6.8 / 100k | 58 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 82.8% | 87 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 5.9% | 72 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 49/100 | 49 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 36/100 | 36 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 29.9 / 100k | 24 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Zimbabwe safety FAQ
Is Zimbabwe safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Zimbabwe Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Zimbabwe averages 51/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 18 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Zimbabwe?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Victoria Falls currently scores highest at 53/100 (Moderate). Harare scores lowest at 50/100.
Where does this Zimbabwe safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.