Doha Intl airport

[memory man]

We're off to Zimbabwe in January for a holiday and passing thru'
Doha International airport, Qatar.

Any one who has been there...........Is it easy to navigate thru' the
airport?

[PaphosAL]

Just to clarify a bit, MM

Are you flying from PFO or LCA with one carrier to Doha, Qatar, then transferring to a different flight/carrier to Zimbabwe from there? What sort of wait time are you expecting at Doha?

AL

[Ams]

I've transferred through Doha a couple of times and never had a problem navigating through it. There's no transferring terminals. It's a busy airport but seems to work well. It's only a couple of years old and rather modern. The centrepiece is a giant statue of a teddy-bear, don't ask me why...

Plenty of shopping, though a lot of it is high-end. There isn't much seating in the centre area (unless you sit in one of the cafes/restaurants) but if you just walk down a little bit you'll find plenty of seating.

[PaphosAL]

Phew! Thanks for that input for MM, Ams. It's just that I've done a couple of transfers in the Middle East in the past, where we were all herded like cattle into a third world Transfer terminal area.

Boiling hot, very humid, no A/C, little in the way of food and water etc. Surrounded by hundreds of TCNs (Third Country Nationals) on their way back home to India after finishing their 3 year contract. Unpleasant experience, after 6 hours, to say the least...

AL

[Band]

We're off to Zimbabwe in January for a holiday

Forgive my asking, but is that safe? With all the stories you read about the country and its delightful leader, it doesn't much sound like a holiday destination.

[PaphosAL]

We're off to Zimbabwe in January for a holiday

Forgive my asking, but is that safe? With all the stories you read about the country and its delightful leader, it doesn't much sound like a holiday destination.

Must admit, Band, I did have the same sort of doubt running around in my mind, too...

Held off from commenting, as I've been criticised for getting too 'personal' in my replies in recent months. What do you pack for a holiday in Zimbabwe? Two weeks supply of food and drinking water per person?

Curious and curiouser... AL

[memory man]

..... and also the Bubonic Plague is in nearby countries,

but I will get my jabs before I go.


I'll be safer having a " walk with the lions " @ Antelope Park.

[memory man]

What do you pack for a holiday in Zimbabwe? Two weeks supply of food and drinking water per person?

Curious and curiouser... AL

You actually get food in Africa Al, and water you can also buy!

Why pack it? I'm confused at your question!!!!

* FAO Al..
This is where I'm going.............

[trevnhil]

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[PaphosAL]

Apologies, MM. From the UK press, we are led to believe that Zimbabwe, under Mugabi, is near bankrupt, no food in the shops, population dying of thirst and/or hunger, sky high inflation.

When it was once the food basket of Africa, before the white farmers were driven out... But your video does paint a totally different scenario, tourist-wise!

I wish you a very safe and enjoyable holiday there come January, when it should be around 30ºc daytime, but possibly wet as well. AL

[PhotoLady]

A lesson why none of us should all believe what we read in the news these days....

Have a wonderful time! Looking forward to your photos

[Ramone]

Doha Intl airport as said earlier is 3 year old & has all the mod cons of any new airport.
I fly through the middle east quite a lot & the airports are very safe to travel through. ( apart Cairo which is a S*** hole).
It is very well planned out & easy to find your gates.
It is very safe so you have nothing to worry about. Enjoy your holiday.

[Ams]

I've read a few good reports about holidays in Zimbabwe recently, including someone who did a self drive, all without any problems and complimentary on their trip. I quite fancy it one day, so let us know how you get on MM.

[JohnnyWelsh]

Travelled via Doha Airport August/September this year. Very easy to navigate is the answer your question.

If you have a long wait between flights I would recommend using one of their lounges. Pick one which has storage cupboards where you can put your belongings if you feel the need to. For $56 you get as much food and drink as you wish a chance to sleep in designated area if needed and they have shower facilities which are great!

[memory man]

Thanks to Ams, Ramone and JohnnyWelsh for setting my mind
a little easier.
It really is appreciated.

[merchant_banker]

If you have enough time you can get a visa to go and explore Doha.

There is a wonderful souk there - not touristy.

[memory man]

Thanks m_b, but we only have 2 hours until next flight

[PaphosAL]

How about on the return flights, MM? Still only 2 hours transit time?

Just watched your amazing video again, this time full screen on my 24" HD TV/Monitor. What a stunning place the Antelope Park is... Unbelievable how close up you can get to the wildlife there! Do they have accommodation where tourists can stay?

Cheers- AL

[memory man]

Have a look here Al @ accommodation.


http://antelopepark.co.zw/accommodation/

My wife was there last January with her friend and says
the lodges are first class.


Also here is the price list for activities.

http://antelopepark.co.zw/all-activities/rates/

[Pafos]

The new airport is fantastic, very easy to get around. A vast improvement on the old one which is literally next door.

It's actually a nice city if you ever get the chance to visit.