Harare
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Welcome to Harare
More attractive than most other Southern African capitals, Harare gets a bad rap and unjustly so. While it's certainly not without its problems, overall it's a safe and laid-back city where wide avenues are lined with dusty red earth, and indigenous plants and blooming jacarandas give it a lovely African summertime feel. While it's tempting to rush off to your safari, it's worth hanging around in Harare to sample its fine dining, museums, craft markets and varied bars.
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Harare activities
Full-Day Harare City Tour
Cathedral of the Sacred HeartCathedral of the Sacred Heart is located on Fourth Street near the Central Intelligence Organization. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city and is a fine example of Gothic Revival architecture, with its two heavily adorned towers. It is one the few remaining British Colonial-era buildings left in Harare. The cathedral is the seat of the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Harare. The Balancing RocksThey are geomorphological features of igneous rocks found in many parts of Zimbabwe, and are particularly noteworthy in Matopos National Park and near the township of Epworth to the southeast of Harare. The formations are of natural occurrence in a perfectly balanced state without other support. Their popularity grew when the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe featured the formations on the last series of Zimbabwean banknotes. Africa Unity Square Africa Unity Square, also known as Cecil Square, is remarkable for its large fountain and the flower sellers that line the square. It was named Cecil Square in honor of Cecil John Rhodes. The square was built in 1890, and it has served as an important meeting place throughout Harare's history. It is also a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy the day. Wild is Life It is a haven of comfort and seclusion, calm and dignity. Many of whom are rescued, orphaned or specially protected. We choose to offer these experiences with integrity and with a responsibility towards the welfare of both the guests and our wild residents. Its a place to be to learn more about wild life conservation. Town Ship ExperienceVisit a township to see small businesses at work in the street, arts and craft, small markets, and above all meet the friendly and accessible people of Harare, the city that never sleeps.
Zimbabwe 9-Day Safari, Botswana Chobe National Park Day Trip
Includes: Day 1: Arrival at Harare international airport City tour / Museum / Market Overnight Day 2 After breakfast – Road transfer to Masvingo (Great Zimbabwe) (Approx 3Hrs) Lunch at Masvingo Hotel 1530 Tour of the Great Zimbabwe up to 1730 Overnight Day 3 After breakfast – Road transfer to Bulawayo (Approx 3Hrs) Arrival in Bulawayo – Checkin – Lunch – Leisure Overnight Day 4 0700Hrs Matopo day trip tour 1630Hrs return from Matopo Overnight Day 5 After breakfaster – road transfer to Hwange National Park Lunch 1500Hrs NOON game drive Overnight Day 6 Early morning game drive 1030Hrs Road transfer to Victoria Falls Arrival and Lunch in Victoria Falls Sunset Cruise (Snacks included) Overnight Day 7 After breakfast – guided tour of the falls Optional activities (Paid directly by the clients) Boma Dinner included Overnight Day 8 0730Hrs Chobe day trip Return 1745Hrs Overnight Day 9 Road transfer to Victoria Falls Airport (End of tour)
Harare Full Day City Tour
You will be picked up from your accommodation by an experienced guide, who is quite passionate about travel, and more so about sharing knowledge on the hometown. Morning tours start off at the coffee shop, introducing you to some Zimbabwean coffee or tea, and homemade cookies. Coffee: a taste of pure arabica beans, roasted and brewed while you wait. Local Tanganda tea is an optionNeighbourhoods: Zimbabwe is a country of many contrasts, and a drive through some of the neighbourhoods allows you to appreciate this about the City of HarareGalleries: explore the different galleries, and take in contemporary artFirst Street: live through the century, and enjoy live performances from street theatreHistorical Buildings: marvel at the Rhodesian architecture, including one of the greenest buildings in the worldKopje: Take in the city from the highest point in the city.
Explore the oldest township in Zimbabwe
You will be picked up from your accommodation by an experienced guide, who is quite passionate about travel, and more so about sharing knowledge on the hometown. Visit the following places with our Harare tour guide: Mai Musodzi Hall: a hive of artistic gatherings and events including women’s clubs, artistes’ meetings and festivals. Mupedza Nhamo Market: get to explore the fashion mecca of Mbare Fresh Fruit Market: you cannot say you have visited mbare without visiting Mbare musika where you can find the freshest of fruits and vegetables Craft and Curio Market: The first Apartments. (dormitories) The first houses. Mbare High School. Carter House. (overnight accommodation place) Nyau Centre and N’anga (Zvigure). Rufaro Stadium Tour. Matapi Flats. (music studios) Apostolic Faith sects. Shebeen. Mbare Bus terminus
Discover The Rich Zimbabwean Culture In Its Capital
Visit a typical polygamous household and the Chief’s council in Domboshava. Explore the Sam Levy’s Village, Eastgate Centre and High Glen Mall and have a great shopping experience. Explore the scenic Monavale Vlei and Mukuvisi Woodlands conservation centres. Visit the religious Mapostori (outdoor worship), Pentecostal Church and N’anga (traditional healer) get to experience the diversification of Zimbabwe's religious sector . Proceed to the Orphanage, a school, National Museum of Human Sciences and the City Library and acquaint yourself with the education system in Zimbabwe . Get to know about the dance, music and fashion pervading the city and also get a chance to immerse yourself with the lifestyle of Zimbabwe's populous city of Harare. .
Journey Back In Time In The Sunshine City
This is a very mobile tour, combining walking and driving through key attractions that help make sense of where Zimbabwe came from, where it is currently, as well as an invitation to map out where Zimbabwe could be headed. Get to visit the legendary Chaminuka Shrine and Pioneer Bridge. This area is sacred and spiritual rituals take place here. Experience a blast from the past from Zimbabwe's colonial era through the story of Borrowdale and Avondale. Visit the national archives of Zimbabwe- a summary of Rhodesian and Zimbabwean heritage. Explore First Street and Robert Mugabe Street, which are the existing evidence of the Unilateral Declaration of Independence. Visit the Kopje and get to view the historic City of Mbare from a 360-degree angle. It is the first African township. Take a tour to the Parliament of Zimbabwe.