Way up high on Southern Africa’s central plateau lies Harare, home to some of the most significant historical artefacts and best preserved natural woodland in the country.
The main attraction at the compact city centre is the National Museum and National Archives of Zimbabwe, which hold some fascinating and rare collections such as rare Shona soft-stone carvings and a priceless collection of Rhodesiana and Africana ephemera. Green spaces abound in the vicinity with gardens and parks, but your Harare tour guide will point you to the suburbs for the best experiences. Culture-lovers will embrace the Chapungu Sculpture Park with open arms while nature-lovers will head straight for the 277 hectares of Mukuvisi Woodlands where giraffes, zebras, wildebeasts and a variety of bucks can be spotted. Shopaholics won’t be left out either with the boisterous Mbare flea market offering a traditional African shopping experience.
With one of the best all-round climates in the world, and a traditional local culture that has withstood many years of colonial influence, Harare is one of the most desirable travel destinations in Zimbabwe.