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Border Control Mukumbura Border Post (ZIM/MOZ) 06h00-18h00

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Located in Zimbabwe :: Mashonaland
Category: Civil Infrastructure :: Border Control

Mukumbura Border Control (Zimbabwe) is between Zimbabwe and Mozambique. The Mozambican side there is the Mecumbira. The border on each side are separated by the Rio Mukumbura river. In mid 2012 there have been report of little activity at the border post and that the perimeter fence between the two countries have been washed away due to flooding of the Mukumbura River (Herald Online Jul, 2012). : This is a dry river crossing border only and a 4x4 is required for travellers to navigate the sandy river bed and then traversing the tricky rough gravel road up to Mague. The border operating times are from 06h00-18h00 (GMT+2) time guideline.

When visiting Zimbabwe all visitors are required to have a valid passport and those travelling with vehicles need to have the original vehicle registration paper, vehicle licence, if driving someone else vehicle, an affidavit signed by the owner authorising the person with the vehicle to use it and third party insurance. Payments are often made for road access fee based on the vehicle size and a carbon pollution fee. Have USD or ZAR handy for all border fees payments. The border do not have a landline. Contact ZIMRA Kurima House which deals with areas of Region 1 and Greater Harare where Mukumbura Border falls under.

Contact
Address :  97.8km or 01h19min N of Mount Darwin, Mukumbura, Zimbabwe
Contact :  ZIMRA Kurima House
Tel :  +263(0)242 797 676
Host Website :  Click Here

Opening Times : 

06h00-18h00 (GMT+2) Time Guideline/ 7 days a week

Rates and Payment
Updated for :  2023
Fee/s :  Road Access fee USD20; Third Party Insurance between USD55- USD120 per vehicle depending on the size of the engine; Carbon Tax fee upon exit USD60; Road Toll USD10 paid when exiting border crossing. (Jan-2023).

Travelling Information
Closest Main Route :  A1
Closest Town :  Mount Darwin

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Carbon tax fee quoted is for passenger's vehicle (Variable with vehicle capacity & type. Insurance also depended on vehicle type & size. TIP is free. White and Red Reflective Tape, Warning Triangles, and Fire Extinguisher are compulsory for each vehicle traveling to Zimbabwe. (Updated Feb 14). Does not accept South African car insurance unless if bought through the AA. (2014).

EMERGENCY:
Road Angels (vehicle): +263(0)77 212 2122, +263(0)73 212 2122, +263(0)71 312 2122, +263(0)71 412 2122 (Bulawayo)
ACE Ambulance Emergency: +263(0)78 299 9901/2/3/4

GEOLOGICAL:
www.geologicalsociety.org.zw

ONLINE GUIDES:
https://www.myguidezimbabwe.com
https://www.greatzimbabweguide.com
https://www.victoriafalls-guide.net

ZIMBABWE RESOURCE GUIDE:
ZimParks Bookings +263(0)77 243 2148
Birdlife Zimbabwe. http://www.birdlifezimbabwe.org
ZimFieldGuide http://zimfieldguide.com
Hubbards Historical Tours. https://www.hubbardstours.com
Mbizo Tours. [email protected]
The Ancient Ruins of Monomutapa. www.amazon.com.au/Ancient-Ruins-Monomatapa-Travellers-Historical-ebook/dp/B07L6V76R4

 Travel Tip!

Note: The Rio Mukumbura river may not be crossable between the months of December and April during the wet / rainy season as well as flooding may occur during this time.

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