--- title: "Bicycle touring in Zimbabwe | Cycle Planet" description: "Cycling Zimbabwe: visa, border crossings, safety, transport, places to sleep and points of interest, from cyclists who were there." canonical_url: "https://cycleplanet.org/countries/zimbabwe" meta: "og:description": "Cycling Zimbabwe: visa, border crossings, safety, transport, places to sleep and points of interest, from cyclists who were there." "og:image": "https://cycleplanet.org/_og/d/c_Blauwdruk%2Ctitle_Bicycle%2Btouring%2Bin%2BZimbabwe%2Cdescription_~Q3ljbGluZyBaaW1iYWJ3ZTogdmlzYSwgYm9yZGVyIGNyb3NzaW5ncywgc2FmZXR5LCB0cmFuc3BvcnQsIHBsYWNlcyB0byBzbGVlcCBhbmQgcG9pbnRzIG9mIGludGVyZXN0LCBmcm9tIGN5Y2xpc3RzIHdobyB3ZXJlIHRoZXJlLg%2Cheadline_Eastern%2BAfrica%2CsiteName_Cycle%2BPlanet%2Clogo_CP%2Cp_Ii9jb3VudHJpZXMvemltYmFid2Ui%2Cs_ZSzx3FSABGUSkFs8.png" "og:image:height": "600" "og:image:type": image/png "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Bicycle touring in Zimbabwe" "twitter:image": "https://cycleplanet.org/_og/d/c_Blauwdruk%2Ctitle_Bicycle%2Btouring%2Bin%2BZimbabwe%2Cdescription_~Q3ljbGluZyBaaW1iYWJ3ZTogdmlzYSwgYm9yZGVyIGNyb3NzaW5ncywgc2FmZXR5LCB0cmFuc3BvcnQsIHBsYWNlcyB0byBzbGVlcCBhbmQgcG9pbnRzIG9mIGludGVyZXN0LCBmcm9tIGN5Y2xpc3RzIHdobyB3ZXJlIHRoZXJlLg%2Cheadline_Eastern%2BAfrica%2CsiteName_Cycle%2BPlanet%2Clogo_CP%2Cp_Ii9jb3VudHJpZXMvemltYmFid2Ui%2Cs_ZSzx3FSABGUSkFs8.png" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://cycleplanet.org/llms.txt) Eastern Africa # Zimbabwe [**View on the map**](https://cycleplanet.org/map?at=-19.015438,29.154857,6.5) [** Download GPX (2) **](https://cycleplanet.org/api/gpx/ZW) ## **About ** No information about this yet. Been here? Help the next cyclist. [Add information](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/zimbabwe/edit/about) ## **People ** Nice population. Not pushy. You can go anywhere with English. Last updated 17 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/zimbabwe/edit/people) ## **Visa ** Most nationalities need a visa to enter Zimbabwe. Source: [**Wikipedia**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Zimbabwe). Last updated 15 Mar 2021 by [Bas Idsinga](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/zimbabwe/edit/visa) ## **Sleeping ** ### **(Formal) camping** There are several campsites, Victoria falls has a few. You can also camp at some Backpackers Lodges. ### **Ho(s)tels** In large places there are backpackers hostels, hotels, chalets and lodges. Usually very well cared for, sometimes with a fireplace. Last updated 17 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/zimbabwe/edit/sleeping) ## **Places to sleep **(2) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Campsite](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Campsites.png)**1. Burkes' Backpackers Paradise**CampsiteGood place to stay with your tent, or to book a room. http://www.burkes-paradise.com/](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/337b246e-8de7-4e4a-a6e9-8495d04f4aed) 2. [![Campsite](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Campsites.png)**2. Victoria Falls Backpackers Lodge**CampsiteGood place to camp. https://www.victoriafallsbackpackers.com/](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/da0f49e6-dde6-473f-99be-1e845f6efe2f) ## **Safety ** Zimbabwe is considered a safe cycling country. Last updated 17 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/zimbabwe/edit/safety) ## **Food and drink ** 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. Last updated 17 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/zimbabwe/edit/foodDrink) ## **Vaccinations & health ** - 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. Last updated 17 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/zimbabwe/edit/health) ## **Other ** **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. Last updated 17 Jun 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/zimbabwe/edit/other) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/#website","@type":"WebSite","description":"Cycle Planet is the bicycle touring platform: visas, border crossings, places to sleep and points of interest per country, and a community of cyclists who host each other.","name":"Cycle Planet","url":"https://cycleplanet.org/","publisher":{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/#identity"}},{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/countries/zimbabwe#webpage","@type":"WebPage","description":"Cycling Zimbabwe: visa, border crossings, safety, transport, places to sleep and points of interest, from cyclists who were there.","name":"Bicycle touring in Zimbabwe","url":"https://cycleplanet.org/countries/zimbabwe","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/countries/zimbabwe#/schema/breadcrumb-list/#breadcrumb"},"isPartOf":{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/#website"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https://cycleplanet.org/countries/zimbabwe"]}],"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/#logo"}},{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/#identity","@type":"Organization","email":"info@cycleplanet.org","name":"Cycle Planet","url":"https://cycleplanet.org/","logo":{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/#logo"},"sameAs":["https://www.instagram.com/cycle.planet","https://m.facebook.com/Cycle-Planet-100672311813208"]},{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/countries/zimbabwe#/schema/tourist-destination/1","@type":"TouristDestination","name":"Zimbabwe","touristType":"Bicycle tourers","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressCountry":"ZW"},"geo":{"@type":"GeoCoordinates","latitude":-19.015438,"longitude":29.154857}},{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/countries/zimbabwe#/schema/breadcrumb-list/#breadcrumb","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Home","item":"https://cycleplanet.org/","position":1},{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Countries","item":"https://cycleplanet.org/countries","position":2},{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Zimbabwe","item":"https://cycleplanet.org/countries/zimbabwe","position":3}]},{"@id":"https://cycleplanet.org/#logo","@type":"ImageObject","caption":"Cycle Planet","contentUrl":"https://cycleplanet.org/logo.png","inLanguage":"en","url":"https://cycleplanet.org/logo.png"}]} ``` ## Sitemap See the full [sitemap](https://cycleplanet.org/sitemap.md) for all pages.