Travel guide Zimbabwe

Beer is very popular in Zimbabwe. Different brands are produced in the country. The most common are Castle, Zambezi and Bohlingers. Chibuku is a type of local beer, produced from fermented yeast. It can be produced in an artisanal or industrial way. It is quite popular in rural areas.

We buy our bottles of alcohol in bottle stores. They are located in all cities and villages and in most gas stations. You can find all the usual brands of alcoholic beverages (from beer to spirits and red wine...) as well as fruit juices and sparkling drinks.

The word, of Afrikaans origin, is part of everyone's vocabulary. Many have been observing this custom for decades, at least two or three times a week, at lunch or dinner. In fact, it is simply a barbecue with family or friends, but this kind of meal has become very common in Zimbabwe, as in neighboring countries.

The camps are numerous and varied and offer visitors a vacation in the heart of the bush. This is a must experience as Zimbabwe is one of the countries that are successfully developing this type of accommodation. We go from campsites along the river to luxury camps deep in the national parks. It is a simply magical experience!

Zimbabwe is a country where people like to fill up with fuel(petrol or diesel). Self-service is an incongruous practice. Stations are present all over the country and are open from 6 am to 6 pm, some even 24 hours a day. However, their number decreases proportionally to the distance from the metropolises and the main roads.

In Zimbabwe, a former British colony, people drive on the left. On the main roads, the speed limit is 120 km/h and reduced to 60 km/h in built-up areas. In the reserves and national parks, one does not exceed 40 km/h. As is often the case, it is easier to drive in the countryside than in the cities. Driving at night is not recommended.

The cheapest urban transport in the country. Mostly minibuses. These usually follow the main roads, connecting the cities and stopping on demand. Little used by tourists, this means of transport remains an economical option but not necessarily very safe, because of their often chaotic driving.

Basically, they are built of natural materials and come in the form of large luxurious tents, cottages, or chalets. Zimbabwe has a number of beautiful and endearing lodges that are hard to leave, but the term is no guarantee. It is sometimes applied to any tourist accommodation.

Strangers are often addressed as if they have always been a member of the family. On the street, a person seeking information will approach another with respect, with a well-chosen word, such as "boss", "sister", "brother", "mum" or "dad". The last two terms do not necessarily refer to age.

Sadza is the most popular dish in Zimbabwe. It is a maize-based dough, with a more or less hard consistency, white in color, refined and sandy in color when it contains both the flour and the bran. Sadza is eaten with green vegetables, meat, fish... Zimbabweans eat it from morning to night.

Safari is a Swahili word that means journey. It refers to the tourist discovery of the great African fauna. In Zimbabwe, game drives, game walks, canoe safaris and horseback safaris are all available.

The sundowner is the small aperitif that we take in front of the setting sun. It is often organized in the middle of a safari by car, in the middle of the bush. The guides bring out a cooler filled with snacks and drinks of all kinds. Everyone can relax while sipping a whiskey, a few meters from a herd of antelopes!