These days, many people are giving Zimbabwe a wide berth. They do this for a couple of reasons: firstly, "Is it safe?" and secondly, "Why put money into the Zimbabwe coffers?" Zimbabwe is safe, but it can be irritating. There are road blocks along all major routes. Generally the police are friendly, but they can be otherwise. When being otherwise, they are appeased with all the right documentation.

Why put money into Zimbabwe coffers? Well, Zimbabwe is a country of friendly people and great places to see.

Traveling from Harare to Bulawayo by road is not a comfortable option. The infrastructure is slowly falling apart – a few potholes here and there, the traffic lights rarely work, the signboards are falling down. The police are generally pleasant until some body does any violation like got caught in one of their speed traps.