Famous Food in Zimbabwe: 5 Dishes to Try

What to eat in Zimbabwe, and what each dish is.

Quick answer

The food to try in Zimbabwe includes Sadza, Nyama ne Muriwo, Mopane Worms and 2 more.

Best time to visit Zimbabwe: May–October (dry season).

Sadza

Zimbabwe's staple food — stiff maize porridge eaten with hands alongside meat stews and vegetables.

Slow-cooked beef with covo (collard greens) — a traditional Zimbabwean home-cooked comfort meal.

Sun-dried or fried mopane caterpillars — a traditional Zimbabwean protein snack with a nutty flavour.

Air-dried spiced game meat — Zimbabwe's most popular snack, made from beef, kudu, or impala.

Zimbabwe's beloved orange squash — the unofficial national drink, made since 1898 from Mazoe oranges.

What is the most famous food in Zimbabwe?

Sadza is the dish most travellers start with. Zimbabwe's staple food — stiff maize porridge eaten with hands alongside meat stews and vegetables.

What should I eat in Zimbabwe?

Try Sadza, Nyama ne Muriwo, Mopane Worms, Biltong, Mazoe Orange Crush.

Is it easy to find vegetarian food in Zimbabwe?

Tell us about dietary needs when you book. Trripah plans meals and restaurant stops around vegetarian, Jain and other requirements.