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Zimbabwe Tourism Statistics: 22,571 Airbnb Stays
AirROI estimates 22,571 Airbnb stays in Zimbabwe in the 12 months to October 2026, with Harare the most booked city. The busiest month was August.
Small sample Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb stays
- 22,571
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 120,624
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.3 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 80%
Key facts
Zimbabwe Tourism Facts
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Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Zimbabwe at 22,571 in the 12 months to October 2026, from a small sample.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Zimbabwe added up to 120,624 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Zimbabwe lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 32 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Zimbabwe in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by December and September, with November the quietest.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb in Zimbabwe had no single high season in the 12 months to October 2026: the three busiest months were August, December and September.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Zimbabwe in August were booked furthest ahead, about 41 days, against 22 days for February, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 80% of Zimbabwe Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 26% and South Africa at 15%.
- Among Zimbabwe Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Harare was the top origin city at 13%, ahead of Johannesburg at 3.8%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Zimbabwe 14th for Airbnb stays among Africa's 28 countries in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Harare had the most Airbnb stays of the 4 towns it lists in Zimbabwe in the 12 months to October 2026, at 9,272, ahead of Victoria Falls and Harare Province.
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe had 1,909 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 22,571 stays and 120,624 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.3 nights and was booked about 32 days ahead. AirROI's figures cover the 11 towns it tracks in Zimbabwe; places it does not track are not counted, so every total is a floor.
- Airbnb homes
- 1,909
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 22,571
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 120,624
- Typical stay
- 5.3 nights
- Booked ahead
- 32 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Zimbabwe?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Zimbabwe in the 12 months to October 2026, then December and September. November was the quietest. The busiest months do not sit together, so there is no single high season.
August ranks first, November last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: August, December, September, July, October, April, January, May, March, June, February, November.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.0% | 41 days |
| December | 10.7% | 37 days |
| September | 9.0% | 24 days |
| July | 8.9% | 35 days |
| October | 8.4% | 27 days |
| April | 8.2% | 34 days |
| January | 7.7% | 27 days |
| May | 7.6% | 26 days |
| March | 7.6% | 24 days |
| June | 7.4% | 24 days |
| February | 6.9% | 22 days |
| November | 6.6% | 24 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Zimbabwe Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Zimbabwe Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 80% came from abroad, led by the United Kingdom at 26% and South Africa at 15%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Harare was the top origin city at 13%, ahead of Johannesburg at 3.8%. The figures rest on 58,072 reviews, written over many years.
80% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 80%
- From within Zimbabwe 20%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
By town
Most Booked Towns in Zimbabwe
Harare, Victoria Falls and Harare Province took 73% of Airbnb stays in Zimbabwe in the 12 months to October 2026. December is the busiest Airbnb month in 2 of the 4 towns, led by Victoria Falls, and August in 1, led by Harare. Among guests who left a review, the share from abroad across these towns runs from 71% in Bulawayo to 94% in Victoria Falls.
| Harare | 9,272 |
| Victoria Falls | 3,966 |
| Harare Province | 3,143 |
| Bulawayo | 2,851 |
* Among guests who left a review. Stays, nights and other figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, and cover Airbnb only. Lists the 4 of Zimbabwe's 11 towns with 100 or more Airbnb homes. A town with no tourism page of its own links to its Airbnb market page.
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Zimbabwe
When is high season in Zimbabwe?
The busiest Airbnb month in Zimbabwe in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then December and September.
What is the quietest month in Zimbabwe?
November was the quietest Airbnb month in Zimbabwe in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in November were booked about 24 days ahead, against 41 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Zimbabwe?
A typical Airbnb stay in Zimbabwe lasted 5.3 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 32 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.6 nights in September to 7.2 nights in July.
Where do Airbnb guests in Zimbabwe come from?
Of Zimbabwe Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 80% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United Kingdom at 26% and South Africa at 15%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Harare at 13%, ahead of Johannesburg at 3.8%.
What is the most booked town in Zimbabwe on Airbnb?
Harare was the most booked town in Zimbabwe on Airbnb, with an estimated 9,272 stays in the 12 months to October 2026, ahead of Victoria Falls and Harare Province.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights add up each town's stays times its typical stay, across 11 towns. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 58,072 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.