A traditional dining experience like no other in Victoria Falls, Dusty Road in the township in Victoria Falls offers exquisite combinations of authentic Zimbabwean cuisine

 

Colourful atmosphere in the heart of the township

 

Deep in the heart of the Chinotimba township (about 2kms from Vic Falls town centre) is a dining experience like no other. Dusty Road is located in the buzzing township and aims to introduce the international tourist to a bit of traditional cuisine and atmosphere.

 

 

You really should give this a try, but to get there, you will need to take a taxi, as they do not provide transfers.

 

Entrance to Dusty Road

On arrival, you will see a big sign and a few peculiar trinkets illustrative of African, certainly Zimbabwean, way of life. Through the gate, you are greeted with a very colourful blend of everyday objects – black pots, hand-made brazier, chickens, traffic signs, dishes, etc. Walking further in and through to the reception area, there are lots of colours and old household items to brighten your senses and bring feelings of nostalgia for the good old days.

 

 

Up-cycled and recycled material in all areas of the restaurant

The tables are set under welcome shade from the trees. The furniture and décor is mostly up-cycled from old unconventional items such as doors, cable reels, tins, pots, and so much more, brought to life with various finishing (if any) and colourful chitenge and other fabrics. This gives the place a rustic and interesting atmosphere. You will also notice a few vegetable patches, common in most Zimbabwean homes.

  

The dishes at Dusty Road are cooked on an open fire, the traditional way. Ingredients are indigenous and mostly what you would find in Zimbabwean kitchens. The desserts, however, have been given a bit more pizzazz with some more wild ingredients which you may not typically have in a modern Zimbabwean household, but all still found in Zimbabwe.

Traditional food cooked on the fire

Your host explains what goes into the delicious treats, showing you the actual components. See the sample menus below:

Sample Lunch Menu – Lunch is served from 12pm to 3pm

 

Sample Dinner Menu – Dinner is served from 6pm to 10pm

 

We love how the decor and the food have been put together – plenty of thought has gone into the look and feel, creating an atmosphere that offers a truly genuine, traditional dining experience. The food is authentic and organic, with some unexpected ingredients. On the property, a group of local women sell their wares, and there is also a small curio shop, all set up to empower woman in the community. These are small beautiful wares – a little piece of Dusty Road and Zimbabwe that you can take back home with you.

Colourful handmade curios in the shop

Important Information

• Bookings are essential.
• Operating hours are 12pm to 10pm – lunch from 12pm to 3pm, dinner from 6pm to 10pm.
• Transfers are not included, please let us know if you need assistance with a taxi service.
• All ages welcome. We encourage families to bring their children for something different and a taste of Zimbabwean culture.
• Give yourself a bit of time with this dining experience. You may take longer than you intended.