Winter months May to August have cold frosty nights. Light tropical clothing and sun hat. Tracksuit for camping. No cholera vaccinations are necessary. Bilharzia should be taken seriously so avoid swimming in dams and rivers.
Tap water is safe to drink.
Food is safe, although it is advisable to peel all fruit and veg. Do not buy food from unhygienic, unregistered sellers. Any person going into Zimbabwe even for less than 24 hours has to pay USD20 departure tax except for those in transit. If paying at the Apt ONLY US currency is accepted. You can purchase the Apt tax stamp at a commercial bank which accepts other foreign currencies in payment.