Warden Message: Namibia Recommends Defering Non-Essential Zimbabwe Travel

U.S. Embassy Windhoek issued the following Warden Message on May 22:

 

The American Embassy in Windhoek advises U.S. citizens to be cautious in relation to safety and security concerns throughout Zimbabwe due to ongoing political instability following the national elections.  We recommend deferral of all non-essential travel to Zimbabwe (including Victoria Falls) at this time.  American citizens considering travel to Zimbabwe should review the Department of State’s Travel Alert available at http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/pa/pa_3234.html.

 

For those who wish to visit Victoria Falls, we recommend that you enter the park from the Zambian side.  American Citizens need a passport and visa to enter Zambia.  A visa may be obtained at the Zambian port of entry and the current fee is US$135.

 

U.S. citizens should maintain security awareness at all times.  U.S. citizens considering any travel to Zimbabwe are urged to contact the consular section of the American Embassy in Windhoek or in Harare, Zimbabwe for up-to-date security information.

 

The U.S. Embassy in Harare is located at 172 Herbert Chitepo Avenue, telephone (263-4) 250-593/4, after-hours telephone (263-4) 250-595; fax (263-4) 250-343.  The e-mail address is ConsularHarare@state.gov.

 

The U.S. Embassy in Windhoek is located 14 Lossen Street, Ausspannplatz, telephone (264-61) 295-8500, fax (264-61) 295-8603.  You can reach the Consular Section at extension 8551; i.e., (264-61) 295-8551 or via e-mail consularwindho@state.gov.  The U.S. Embassy Windhoek website is http://windhoek.usembassy.gov/.

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