Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe and a popular tourist destination. There are innumerable places to visit in and around the city. Harare Travel Guide provides information about the places of attraction, accommodation facilities, and restaurants in the city. Harare Travel Guide also provides information about how to reach the city.
Travel tips for Harare
The tourists are advised to start for Harare travel between the months of May to October. Weather during these months remain cool and dry and is very comfortable for traveling.
Reaching Harare
Reaching Harare by Flights
The capital of Zimbabwe is linked to various other places by Harare International Airport. Tourists can avail both international and domestic flights, which are regularly operated to and fro the city. Air Zimbabwe offers domestic flights from Harare to other cities of the Zimbabwe. Some of the major airlines that operate flights to the city are:
- Air Zimbabwe
- Ethiopian Airlines
- South African Airways
- Kenya Airways
- British Airways
- Air Malawi
- Air Botswana
Reaching Harare by Train
Tourists can avail regular trains to the city that are controlled by National Railways of Zimbabwe. There are direct trains from Shamva to Harare. Regular trains are also available from Bulaway. Various villages and towns are linked to the city through trains.
Reaching Harare by Roadways
There are government-run as well as private buses that form one of the major modes of transportation in Harare. Bus networks like Blue Arrow and Express
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Motorways link the city with places like Mutare, Beitbridge, Bulawayo, Kariba and Masvingo.
Tourists can reach Harare by cars by following the National Road from Johannesburg.
Getting Around Harare
Tourists can rent cars to move in and round the city. Major car rental companies have offices in the capital city. Minibuses are also available as mode of public transportation in the city.
Accommodation in Harare
Excellent accommodation facilities are available at Harare. Tourists can choose from five star luxury hotels to low cost budget hotels as per their demands. Modern facilities are provided to the guests in Harare hotels. Some of the hotels in and around the city are:
- Sheraton Harare Htl And Towers
- New Ambassador Hotel
- Holiday Inn
- Sable Lodge
- Meikles Hotel
- Crown Plaza Monomatapa
- Hillside lodge
- Palm Villa Lodge
- Mundawanga lodge
- Small World Lodge
Tourist Attractions in and around Harare
Harare is full of tourist spots. There are many old historical buildings that would enthrall the tourists. There are also large parks and lakes. Some of the popular places worth visiting in the city are:
- National Gallery
- Queen Victoria Museum
- Snake World
- Larvon Bird Gardens
- Lion& Cheetah Park
- Ewanrig Botanic Gardens
- The Kopje
- African Unity Park
- Harare Gardens
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