Harare

The capital of Zimbabwe

About Harare

Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe, home to around 1,542,813 people.

Best time

The dry season for the most comfortable travel

Weather

Largely warm year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons

Experiences

National Gallery of Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences

Chapungu Sculpture Park

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Budget travel

Chapungu Sculpture Park

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.

Plan your trip

Day 1

Day 2

Local favourites

Pick N Pay Supermarkers
There are over 50 TM-Pick N Pay stores all over Zimbabwe.
Choppies Supermarket
big supermarket chian.
Khaya Nyama Wombles
Formerly the highly regarded Amanzi Restaurant, this is a long ($10-15 each way) drive out of town into the upmarket suburbs but worth it. M
Coimbra
This Portuguese restaurant has invested little in the decor but that is no problem. You go for the food, not the wall decorations, and the f
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Tourist favourites & top-rated

Bowood Lodge
Gu Bowood Road, Mount Pleasant, North Harare, has 4 double rooms. It is set in beautiful grounds and has internet and a pool. Very peaceful.
Monomotapa Hotel
Backing onto the Harare Gardens park, this moon-shaped hotel provides comfortable accommodation.
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Holiday Inn Harare
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Meikles Hotel
Despite the problems experienced in Zimbabwe, Meikles has managed to maintain its standards as one of Africa's best hotels. All the usual am
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Cresta Oasis
Three-star hotel just to the east of the Central Business District (walkable during the day, not advisable at night).
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