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About Gweru

Gweru is a city in Zimbabwe. Gweru backpacking tours offer a range of attractions and sights within the region.

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Antelope Park Lion Breeding Program, Walk with the Lions - Gweru

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Airports

Gweru airports airports include:
• Harare International Airport
• Thornhill Airport

Birdlife

Gweru birdlife 150 species of birds including African Fish Eagle, African Marsh Palid & Montegu's Harriers, Longclaws, Secretary Birds and Grey Cuckooshrike.

Conservation

Antelope Park has a number of Gweru conservation efforts including wildlife rehabilitation, and a number of rare and endangered birds can be found in the area.

Malaria

Gweru malaria information is as follows:
• Gweru is a malaria zone
• Speak to your doctor if you are traveling between non-malaria and malaria countries

Money

Gweru money and banking info includes the following:
• Banks are generally open Monday to Friday from 08h30-15h00
• It has become almost impossible to exchange money at reasonable prices
• US Dollars are widely accepted across larger towns
• Prices of food and basic items are extremely high
• Many items are not available in the country

Plants

A wide range of Gweru plant life can be seen, with key vegetation regions including grasslands, Miombo woodlands, Acacia scrublands, Montane woodlands, wetland and riverine vegetation.

Safety Tips

• Gweru is generally fairly safe, however like any city crime can happen
• Avoid walking around alone after dark, especially in remote areas
• Keep valuables safe and out of sight, and keep car windows closed when driving
• Avoid large crowds and street demonstrations which may turn violent
• Be cautious at game reserves and do not attempt to touch or feed wildlife

Travel Books

Gweru recommended travel books include the following:
• Great Zimbabwe: Digging for the Past by Martin Hall and Rebecca Stefoff
• Zimbabwe In Pictures by Francesca Di Piazza
• Lonely Planet Zimbabwe by Tione Chinula and Vincent Talbot
• Culture and Customs of Zimbabwe: by Oyekan Owomoyela

Visa Requirements

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Wildlife

Gweru wildlife can be found in the Antelope Park game reserve situated just outside of town, where a range of species can be seen, including Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Impala, Kudu, Warthog, Jackal and Duiker.

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