It is best to pack hardy, durable clothing. All border posts open daily. Fares are very cheap. Most trains run at night and move slowly across the short distances so not to arrive too early in the morning. Express buses are usually efficient and operate according to the published timetables.
Local buses serve almost all populated areas of Zimbabwe.
These African buses are cheap and if you don t mind the crowds and unreliability of service, are a great way to meet the locals. There are a total of 467 runways in Zimbabwe, of which only 18 are paved. Charter air services can be arranged to reach remote areas and are usually cheaper when arranged through your travel agent. There are 18 338km of highways in Zimbabwe, of which 8 692km are paved. Four-wheel drive vehicles are advisable for travelling within the national parks and game reserves.