Zimbabwe

Nice population. Not pushy. You can go anywhere with English.

Most nationalities need a visa to enter Zimbabwe.

Source: Wikipedia.

Zimbabwe is considered a safe cycling country.

Take food and drinks with you for the journey because there are often no places to eat. Fruit is widely available.

Water is for sale in the supermarkets. The water from the tap is of good quality.

• If you come from a yellow fever area, yellow fever vaccination is mandatory.
• A DTP and hepatitis A vaccination is recommended
• Sometimes a Cholera statement is needed.
• Malaria occurs from November to July, in the Zambezi region all year round.

Best time to cycle

The winter months of June, July and August are the most pleasant. Very clear, dry and sunny weather. It is sometimes very cold at night. During the day lovely weather, 25 degrees C. The wind usually blows from the east.

Spare parts

There is a bike shop in Harare: Pedal Power Cycles, Parkstreet near the Jameson Hotel. A well appointed shop with knowledgeable staff.

Special sightseeing

Interesting parks are Matopos Park, Hwange National Park, Tshabalala Sanctuary Game Reserve (which you can also cycle into), and Victoria Falls. Pleasant places are Harare, Mutare and Bulawayo.