I'm looking at a trip in June but not sure of the easiest way to get there. I normally fly on Emirates.

Delta just cancelled all flights to SA.
I just re-booked on Emerites.
Actually was cheaper than Delta.
Fly straight to Harare from Dubai
I am leaving Mar 31

Gracy Travel tells me that at this point Emirates is still cancelling flights on short notice. Ethiopian has been great to deal with and very dependable throughout the pandemic. I would hope by June all was somewhat settled.

Mark

I just booked on Emirates leaving LAX at the end of July for Zimbabwe.

Looking to book into Bulawayo on Qatar, through Joberg. SA Airlink into Bulawayo. Just trying to figure out how to get my COVID test collected and result within the 48 hour window. Traveling mid April.

My daughter and I leave 5/22 for Zimbabwe on Emirates.
LAX-Dubai-HRE.
Can't wait to get back to Africa!!

Leaving 4/5.

Zim requires a negative PCR test result 48 hours before one arrives. With overnight layover at Dubai that is cutting it very tight (for me a 40 hour trip including drive to airport and a 3 hour check in time).

Are you guys going to get retested at the Dubai airport or let Zim test you at Harare airport? So far haven't found a tester that gives travel certificates and is precise about timing (most say 2-3 days for results).

Anyone know if the test needs to be collected within 48 hours or just reported out within 48hrs?

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Originally posted by MARK H. YOUNG:
Gracy Travel tells me that at this point Emirates is still cancelling flights on short notice. Ethiopian has been great to deal with and very dependable throughout the pandemic. I would hope by June all was somewhat settled.

Mark

After hearing the same thing from Gracey I just booked with Ethiopian for the end of July for the three of us going to Zimbabwe.

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Originally posted by 300SAKO:
Anyone know if the test needs to be collected within 48 hours or just reported out within 48hrs?

According to my research it needs to be reported (results received) within 48 hours of arrival at Zim.

Thank you Tanks!

I misunderstood the wording at first, but Steve at TWG is telling me that the current rule is:

"For Zimbabwe the test result must be issued within 48 hours of departure from the US."

My GF and her Mom have a travel business based in Harare and have all the latest info. Drop them a mail and I am sure they can help. Its called Travel 2000
lisa@trvl2000.co.zw or jill@trvl2000.co.zw