A comprehensive Embassy register including border-crossing requirements.

Where are they, how can they help and when can you contact them ?

U.S. Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
U.K. Overseas Missions
U.K. Consular Services Abroad
Foreign Consular Offices in U.S
London Diplomatic List (U.K)

Take the official line with:

U.S. Visa Services
U.K. Visa Information

Visit the Passport and Visa Professionals at:

U.S. Travel Documents
U.K. Visaservice

United Kingdom

City:	HARARE
Mission:	British High Commission
Address:	Corner House Samora Machel Avenue/Leopold Takawira Street (PO Box 4490) Harare
Tel:	(263) (4) 772990 (263) (4) 774700
Fax:	(263) (4) 774617
Hours:	06:00-10:30 / 11:30-14:30 Fri: 06:00-12:00

This section will help you assess the potential risks and plan the precautions you need to take both before you go and once you are away.

Worldwide protection for backpackers of all nationalities:
World Travel Center!

Travel health issues tackled from every angle at:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Fit for Travel
Travel Health Online

Up-to-date country advice for all travellers:
U.S. Safetynet
U.K. Safetynet

bakpaka is in the process of researching accessibility for ALL travellers worldwide.

The information being collated reflects the standards and facilities available concerning transport, accommodation, places of interest, leisure pursuits and communication.

Airport facilities and much more at:
World Airport Guide

Making the world more accessible to student travel:
ISTC Worldwide Discounts

It's good to talk, with over 2,500 languages worldwide:
Just say hello

General and country specific tips for backpackers, including things to do and see. We are looking for your input, so email tips & anecdotes letting your fellow backpackers and us know what's happening out there!!!

If you would like to become an author, please email us:
info@bakpaka.com

Well-versed in the pursuit of travel:
Lonely Planet online

ECOTOURISM
Responsible travel to natural areas, which conserves the enviroment and sustains the livelihood of local people.

Visit the CI Ecotourism Section of The Ecotravel Centre at:
Ecotourism

Small scale, locally produced, low-impact ecotours:
EarthFoot

For tailor-made experiences take the Travel Link to:
Wildland Adventures
Dragoman

What to see and where to find it:
Tourist Attractions

News and comment from around the world:
World News Africa

This section will develop into a comprehensive guide to current weather and seasonal trends experienced in this country, and advise on weather related issues affecting places of interest.

Current regional conditions and forecasts:
Weather Africa

bakpaka is compiling a hostel and budget accommodation guide to suit your needs. In the meantime why not check out the worldwide accommodation options below and through our travel link…

Visit Hostelling International for the definitive guide:
Worldwide Hostel Directory

The 4anything guide to hostels:
Worldwide Accommodations

The world's leading independent backpacker accommodation network at: Backpackers Resorts

A comprehensive Cyber Café register is currently under construction.

The most comprehensive guide on the net:
Cyber Cafes

Here's a selection operating in this country:

AfriNet Surfing Shop
59, The Bulawayo Centre,
Main Street (between 9th/10th Avenue),
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.
Tel: (263) 961637
Email: farbellent@zol.co.zw
Cost / Hour: ZW$170
Hours: 09:00 - 18:00 (Mon - Fri)
          09:00 - 13:00 (Sat)

Communication Cafe
3 Princess Park Mansions,
Corner Leopold Takawira
Avenue & Samuel Parirenyatwa
Street, Bulawayo, 2000, Zimbabwe.
Tel: (263) 9 540735
               9 46376 (after hrs)
Fax: (263) 9 540735
Email: mst@internet.co.zw
Cost /Hour: ZW $160
Hours: 09:00- 18:00 (Mon - Fri)
After hours available on request.

Evernet:
The Surfers Paradise
33a Clark Road Suburbs,
Bulawayo, 00000, Zimbabwe.
Tel: (263) 9 60032
Fax: (263) 9 78410
Email: lisa@primenet.co.zw
Cost / Hour: ZWD$160
Hours: 08:00-20:00

ZimSurf Internet Cafe
57 Jason Moyo Avenue,
cnr 1st Street, Harare,
0000, Zimbabwe.
Tel: (263) 4 750297
       (263) 4751118
Fax: (263) 4 751046
Email: cybercafe@email.zimsurf.co.zw
Cost / Hour: ZW$50 (student rate)
Hours: 08:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri)
08:00-13:00 (Sat)

Clicnet Internet Cafe
Batanai Gardens,
Corner of First Street &
Jason Moyo Avenue,
Harare, Zimbabwe.
Tel: (263) 9 1 351632
Email: clicnet77@hotmail.com
Cost / Hour: ZM$55 / half hour
                  (student rate)
                  ZM$65 / half hour
Hours: 08:00-18:00 (Mon-Sat)
          14:00-18:00 (Sun)

Blue Lizard Internet Cafe
Croc and Paddle,
Elephants Walk
Victoria Falls
Cost /hour: US$10

Cyber Cafe
2nd Floor, Sopers Arcade,
Parkway
Victoria Falls
Cost /Hour: US $5 / half hour

Internet Village
18 Soper`s Arcade,
Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Tel: (263) 13 5802
Fax: (263) 13 2109
Email: yvonne@internetvillage.co.zw
Cost /Hour: US$10 (student rate)
Hours: 07:00-22:00

Although this information can sometimes be specific, the majority will be of use to all nationalities travelling abroad.

U.S. Citizens
U.K. Citizens
U.S. Customs
U.K. Customs