UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Full advisory →Is Zimbabwe safe? 🇿🇼
Africa · Updated
As of July 2026, Zimbabwe scores 58/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Zimbabwe destination assessed, Victoria Falls scores highest (58/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
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
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03 · Evidence Signals
Zimbabwe safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 72 | Government of 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) |
04 · Questions
Zimbabwe safety FAQ
Is Zimbabwe safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Zimbabwe averages 58/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Zimbabwe?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Victoria Falls currently scores highest at 58/100 (Moderate).
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.