Money and costs
The currency of Zimbabwe is the Zimbabwe dollar (ZWD). The country's authorities have legalized the use of foreign currencies and the US Dollar (USD) has been the true currency of Zimbabwe for some time, but the South African Rand (ZAR) and Euro (EUR) are also accepted. The use of ATMs is very limited, as are payments with credit cards. For these reasons, it is advisable to have enough cash for the trip. Zimbabwe is a very accessible country especially when it comes to goods and services that are not imported and consumed by the country's population. Imported goods and services, provided by foreigners or provided exclusively to tourists have, at least, values equivalent to those in neighboring South Africa.
ACCOMMODATION
It costs almost nothing per night in guest houses most humble in Harare up to several hundred euros a night at the luxurious and historic Victoria Falls Hotel, the most prestigious hotel for access to the famous Victoria Falls. Zimbabwe has a good number of hotels with international participation. Several are charming for their colonial architecture and decoration. They have prices to match.
When on safaris, the normal practice is to accommodate the participants in camps, some more comfortable and luxurious than others, and in cabins.
FOOD
Traditional Zimbabwean dishes, sadza (kind of maize puree) with tsunga (stew) it is served at negligible prices – up to €2 per person, in the most popular restaurants in Harare and other main towns. Meals served at the most reputable hotels will not necessarily be better but will certainly have inflated prices, up to €15 – €20 per person.
INTERNET
Internet penetration in Zimbabwe is higher than that of many African neighbors but prices remain high. Outside Harare, access speed decreases substantially. At the famous Victoria Falls Hotel, Internet is available almost everywhere, but the speed is low. In the village of Victoria Falls, there are Internet Cafés with much faster access.
Zimbabwe's main operators are ZOL Zimbabwe and YoAfrica. Both already sell fiber and Mobile Internet solutions. Even so, you can't count on better than GPRS outside the main cities of the country.