Safety and emergencies

Areas advised against

• Advised against except for essential travel by France (update of 13 March 2026): the Marange diamond fields south-west of Mutare (controlled access), and the northern border with Mozambique, where landmines remain off the main roads.

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Crime

• Crime is generally low, mainly after dark near hotels, banks and ATMs; burglaries are rising in Harare, sometimes armed. Take care on the Harare airport road at night. Do not resist if attacked.

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In town

• Strained socio-economic context: stay away from gatherings, avoid any political activity or statement, including online, and stay calm at police checkpoints.

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On the road

• Avoid driving at night (poor roads, no lighting, livestock and wildlife). Keep doors locked and nothing visible on the seats.

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Sea, climate and natural hazards

• Do not hike alone, never leave the vehicle on safari and do not swim in lakes and rivers (drowning, parasites, hippos, crocodiles). At Victoria Falls, choose reputable operators for adventure sports.

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• Emergency numbers

  112 (Econet), 114 (NetOne), 0800 3222 911 from a landline.

  1121140800 3222 911

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• Embassy of France in Zimbabwe

  Passport: France

  French embassy in Harare; duty line +263 8677 00 71 54.

  3 Princess Drive, Newlands, Harare+263 8677 00 71 54

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