About
Zimbabwe is a country in Southern Africa with a population of about 15 million. The capital city is Harare. The economy is based on mining and agriculture.
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What to See
Connectivity & Internet
Average Speed15 Mbps
4G CoverageLimited
SIM from Econet, NetOne or Telecel costs $5-15 for 3-10GB. Power outages affect connectivity. Coverage at Victoria Falls good.
Electricity
Voltage:220VV
Frequency:50HzHz
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UK Type G and Indian Type D plugs. Voltage 220V. British colonial heritage. Power supply unreliable
Local Transport
Operators: Pathfinder Luxury Coaches, City Link, Intercape
Booking: Bus terminals, online
Popular Routes
Harare - Bulawayo5h
ZWL 652-1044
Harare - Victoria Falls10h
ZWL 1044-1566
NRZ relaunched Bulawayo-Victoria Falls and Harare-Mutare trains in October 2025. Overnight train through Hwange National Park is a popular tourist route. Fastjet and Air Zimbabwe for domestic flights. Vaya Africa is local taxi app.
Local Cuisine
Sadza
nsima
fried fish
Tipping
Local term: Tip
Restaurants
10%Taxi
Round up fareHotels
Porter2-5 USD per bag
Housekeeping2-5 USD per day
Concierge5-10 USD for special service
Tours
Guide (per day)10-20 USD per person
Driver (per day)5-10 USD per person
Tipping is expected in Zimbabwe. USD is primary currency. 10% for restaurants. Safari guides expect tips.