Go Back   Horizons Unlimited - The HUBB > Planning, Trip > Travellers' Advisories, Safety and Security on the Road
Travellers' Advisories, Safety and Security on the Road Recent News, political or military events, which may affect trip plans or routes. Personal and vehicle security, tips and questions.
Photo by George Guille, It's going to be a long 300km... Bolivian Amazon

I haven't been everywhere...
but it's on my list!


Photo by George Guille
It's going to be a long 300km...
Bolivian Amazon



Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 4 Jun 2007
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 2
Question Fuel in Zimbabwe

Hey, we are planning to travel from Botswana to Malawi, and were hoping to go through Zimbabwe, but want to find out if it's possible to get unleaded fuel there at the moment. We know it changes from week to week, but if anyone's there now and can tell us the situation in Bulawayo and Harare that would be great. We're aiming to be in those cities around June 10th.

Cheers, Gwen and Nick
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 9 Jun 2007
Contributing Member
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Golden, CO USA...on the road since Sept 2005
Posts: 343
Hey guys, I'm on a Dakar as well. I've run several thousand miles on leaded fuel without a problem. Don't let the leaded stuff scare you. It will probably damage the cat converter, but the bike won't skip a beat. H.
__________________
"And I think to myself, what a wonderful world..." L.B. Armstrong. www.davesgreatescape.net
http://www.facebook.com/inbox/readme...e&id=661274218
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 11 Jun 2007
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: In Ireland and loving it !
Posts: 191
Quote:
Originally Posted by GwenT View Post
Hey, we are planning to travel from Botswana to Malawi, and were hoping to go through Zimbabwe, but want to find out if it's possible to get unleaded fuel there at the moment. We know it changes from week to week, but if anyone's there now and can tell us the situation in Bulawayo and Harare that would be great. We're aiming to be in those cities around June 10th.

Cheers, Gwen and Nick

Hi Gwen and Nick

Let me know when youre doing that route as I will be doing it as well starting from Cape Town on 3rd/4th July

Gary
__________________
Life is for Living - so Live
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 11 Jun 2007
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: May 2003
Location: UK/ZW
Posts: 725
You'll have to hunt for fuel. Usually at the garage on Robert Mugabe - if that fails, try the garage at Hillside shops.
__________________
Enzo
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 3 Jul 2007
Registered Users
HUBB regular
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Kilkenny, Ireland
Posts: 37
Fuel avalable

Hi
I came up from South Africa a few days. Fuel available in Bubi 80kms on road to Harare. Only black market possibility after that to Harare. Filled up then in Total garage entering outskirts. South Africa prices and took rand as I was on a bike!
Hugh
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 15 Jul 2007
Registered Users
Veteran HUBBer
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: In Ireland and loving it !
Posts: 191
just been in Zim.. pain in the ass.. take the route through Zambia to Malawai... easier and more fun
__________________
Life is for Living - so Live
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 9 Aug 2007
Registered Users
New on the HUBB
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 6
We had most luck finding petrol of the farmers. Friendly and willing to help out. $1 US a litre on average
Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 Registered Users and/or Members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Urgent help required, XRV750 fuel supply problem Richard (Kiwi) Honda Tech 16 18 Jul 2019 03:59
Fuel availability north of Vatnajökull glacier geokobbi Iceland 12 5 May 2008 22:50
Fuel injection, Dakars running on bad fuel? bikerfromsark BMW Tech 2 31 Oct 2006 01:41
What is current fuel situation in Zimbabwe? RichLees sub-Saharan Africa 6 23 Feb 2005 18:25
Fuel affecting Fuel Economy? AJ Travellers' questions that don't fit anywhere else 2 7 Feb 2003 16:18

 
 

Announcements

Thinking about traveling? Not sure about the whole thing? Watch the HU Achievable Dream Video Trailers and then get ALL the information you need to get inspired and learn how to travel anywhere in the world!

Have YOU ever wondered who has ridden around the world? We did too - and now here's the list of Circumnavigators!
Check it out now
, and add your information if we didn't find you.

Next HU Eventscalendar

HU Event and other updates on the HUBB Forum "Traveller's Advisories" thread.
ALL Dates subject to change.

2024:

Add yourself to the Updates List for each event!

Questions about an event? Ask here

HUBBUK: info

See all event details

 
World's most listened to Adventure Motorbike Show!
Check the RAW segments; Grant, your HU host is on every month!
Episodes below to listen to while you, err, pretend to do something or other...

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

2020 Edition of Chris Scott's Adventure Motorcycling Handbook.

"Ultimate global guide for red-blooded bikers planning overseas exploration. Covers choice & preparation of best bike, shipping overseas, baggage design, riding techniques, travel health, visas, documentation, safety and useful addresses." Recommended. (Grant)



Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance.

Ripcord Rescue Travel Insurance™ combines into a single integrated program the best evacuation and rescue with the premier travel insurance coverages designed for adventurers.

Led by special operations veterans, Stanford Medicine affiliated physicians, paramedics and other travel experts, Ripcord is perfect for adventure seekers, climbers, skiers, sports enthusiasts, hunters, international travelers, humanitarian efforts, expeditions and more.

Ripcord travel protection is now available for ALL nationalities, and travel is covered on motorcycles of all sizes!


 

What others say about HU...

"This site is the BIBLE for international bike travelers." Greg, Australia

"Thank you! The web site, The travels, The insight, The inspiration, Everything, just thanks." Colin, UK

"My friend and I are planning a trip from Singapore to England... We found (the HU) site invaluable as an aid to planning and have based a lot of our purchases (bikes, riding gear, etc.) on what we have learned from this site." Phil, Australia

"I for one always had an adventurous spirit, but you and Susan lit the fire for my trip and I'll be forever grateful for what you two do to inspire others to just do it." Brent, USA

"Your website is a mecca of valuable information and the (video) series is informative, entertaining, and inspiring!" Jennifer, Canada

"Your worldwide organisation and events are the Go To places to for all serious touring and aspiring touring bikers." Trevor, South Africa

"This is the answer to all my questions." Haydn, Australia

"Keep going the excellent work you are doing for Horizons Unlimited - I love it!" Thomas, Germany

Lots more comments here!



Five books by Graham Field!

Diaries of a compulsive traveller
by Graham Field
Book, eBook, Audiobook

"A compelling, honest, inspiring and entertaining writing style with a built-in feel-good factor" Get them NOW from the authors' website and Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk.



Back Road Map Books and Backroad GPS Maps for all of Canada - a must have!

New to Horizons Unlimited?

New to motorcycle travelling? New to the HU site? Confused? Too many options? It's really very simple - just 4 easy steps!

Horizons Unlimited was founded in 1997 by Grant and Susan Johnson following their journey around the world on a BMW R80G/S.

Susan and Grant Johnson Read more about Grant & Susan's story

Membership - help keep us going!

Horizons Unlimited is not a big multi-national company, just two people who love motorcycle travel and have grown what started as a hobby in 1997 into a full time job (usually 8-10 hours per day and 7 days a week) and a labour of love. To keep it going and a roof over our heads, we run events all over the world with the help of volunteers; we sell inspirational and informative DVDs; we have a few selected advertisers; and we make a small amount from memberships.

You don't have to be a Member to come to an HU meeting, access the website, or ask questions on the HUBB. What you get for your membership contribution is our sincere gratitude, good karma and knowing that you're helping to keep the motorcycle travel dream alive. Contributing Members and Gold Members do get additional features on the HUBB. Here's a list of all the Member benefits on the HUBB.




All times are GMT +1. The time now is 22:52.