New Black Caps captain Ross Taylor's dismissing any suggestion Zimbabwe will be easy-beats on their African tour.
The side leaves in two groups for the the three week trip today and tomorrow.
Taylor says Zimbabwe are no pushovers at home.
He believes their competitiveness in their home series against Pakistan last month shows the tour won't be a cake-walk.
Taylor says in order to be a good captain, the first thing he needs to do is be a good batsman.