"Thanked the Whole Country": Man Walking Through Africa Experiences Generosity in Zimbabwe

• A Jordanian man walking from Cape Town to Russia captured a touching moment on Day 121 of his journey in Zimbabwe
• Truck drivers and locals on a rural roadside stopped to hand him bread and food during his two-year trek
• The video moved thousands of viewers who praised Zimbabwe's spirit of hospitality and ubuntu

A traveller from Jordan who is walking from Cape Town all the way to Russia stopped the internet when a video of him being fed by strangers on a Zimbabwean roadside went viral on 22 October 2026.

The man, who documents his journey on Instagram under the handle @hikewithme.official, filmed the encounter himself. On screen, a caption confirmed it was Day 121 of his trek, dated 1 May 2026. He had already covered more than 2,300 kilometres on foot and expected the full journey to take roughly two years.

In the clip by @hikewithme.official, a parked delivery truck sits along a rural Zimbabwean road. Truck drivers and locals approach the traveller and hand him bread and food. Visibly moved, he repeats his thanks several times before signing off with the words: "Thank you, Zimbabwe."

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The traveller explained that he was born in Jordan in the Middle East but had set off from Cape Town on a mission to walk all the way to Russia. When the truck drivers heard his story, they did not hesitate. He accepted the gesture with clear disbelief and warmth.

"This is all for me? Oh, thank you. Thank you, man."

Watch the moment Zimbabweans stopped to feed the man walking to Russia:

Viewers praise Zimbabweans

The clip resonated deeply with people across Africa and beyond, with many celebrating what they saw as a reflection of their country's character.

@avillachiwere wrote:

"He got 4 buns, and thanked the whole country. That's gratitude ❤️🙏"

@mr_ivan.gisubizo said:

"Zimbabwe Blessings 🙌"

@w0lfiie added:

"The best people! ❤️❤️ Yes, I'm biased 😆🇿🇼❤️"

@wendykupa shared:

"This country has beautiful people ❤️"

@sebatane_daddycool added:

"All the way from South Africa, we thank you, Zimbabwe, for sharing the love of Ubuntu."

Other Briefly News stories about cross-continental journeys

• A South African man captured national attention after completing an endurance trek on foot from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) to Cape Town.
• Adventurer Annabelle (@annabelleegolden) went viral on TikTok after documenting her journey cycling across continents from Norway to South Africa.
• A viral TikTok video posted by @user9316331822195 showed an Israeli man pulling a large wooden cross on wheels along the N1 highway near Cape Town.

Source: Briefly News