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Harare Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

capital and largest city of Zimbabwe

About Harare

Harare is home to some two million people, with most in central Harare but some 500,000 in the surrounding districts of Rural Harare, Chintungwiza and Epworth. Once a city of modern buildings, wide thoroughfares, numerous parks and gardens, it suffered from increasing disrepair thanks to Zimbabwe's economic crisis, though there has been some improvement since the adoption the US dollar as Zimbabwe's currency has facilitated some investments.

Top Attractions in Harare

Explore the best things to see and do in Harare:

  • Cathedral of St Mary and All Saints
  • Chapungu Sculpture Park
  • Epworth Balancing Rocks
  • Haka Camp Game Park
  • Harare City Library
  • Harare Gardens
  • Harare Sports Club
  • Mukuvisi Woodlands

Where to Eat in Harare

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Coimbra
  • 🍴Khaya Nyama Wombles

Where to Stay in Harare

  • 🏨Backpackers Travellers Lodge
  • 🏨Bowood Lodge
  • 🏨Cresta Oasis
  • 🏨Holiday Inn Harare
  • 🏨Meikles Hotel
  • 🏨Monomotapa Hotel

Harare Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including:

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