| A4: Beitbridge - Masvingo (incl. Great Zimbabwe) |
290
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100 % Paved
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Paved, good to fair condition, occasional potholes on some stretches - noticeably better than the A8 further north |
Barely affected, no known flood spots on this route |
250 to 300 km |
Fuel stations in Beitbridge, Masvingo and along the way in larger towns, no long gaps |
No notable passes, flat to hilly bushveld |
None, the TIP and Road Access Fee are already settled at the border |
| A8: Bulawayo - Hwange - Victoria Falls |
440
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100 % Paved
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Officially paved, in practice heavily potholed over long stretches - a resurfacing programme has been running in eight roughly 51-km sections since July 2025, not yet finished by summer 2026. Ride noticeably slower and more cautiously on this section than the map distance suggests. |
Potholes fill with rainwater and become invisible - ride especially carefully after rain, since a water-filled hole cannot be judged for depth from outside |
150 to 250 km, considerably less than the pure distance suggests depending on roadworks |
Fuel stations in Bulawayo, around Hwange and in Victoria Falls; no reliable supply on the open stretch in between, fill up before departure |
No mountain passes, but wildlife crossings in the Hwange National Park area |
None for through traffic; park fees only for a safari drive into Hwange |
| Tracks inside Hwange National Park (optional safari drive) |
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Unpaved sand and gravel tracks, usually only driven with a park vehicle and guide - your own travel enduro stays parked for this part, the game drive is organised separately |
Softened in places during the rainy season, drives then restricted |
Depends on the safari route, no continuous riding distance |
No fuel stations in the park, fill up beforehand |
none |
Park entry for Hwange National Park required, arranged as part of the guided safari |
