Cycling into and through big cities like Harare and Bulawayo is easy. Also roads are constructed with gentle grades throughout the country. The only exception we found were some parts of the Eastern Highlands where we had to cycle steep but short sections. The quality of these roads varied but they were always cyclable with normal touring bikes. Almost the complete route we followed can be done on a lightweight racing- or touringbike.
Traffic is on the left hand side of the road.
Food and drinks All hotels we stayed in had a decent restaurant where good value meals are available. In the main towns you will also find eateries that serve pizza's, Indian food, hamburgers etc. Most shops in the town centres close on Saturday afternoon and Sunday. Small village shops along the road may stay open all week. We visited Zimbabwe in September and October.