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The 10 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Harare, Harare Province
Harare (/həˈrɑːreɪ/; officially called Salisbury until 1982) is the capital and most populous city of Zimbabwe. Situated in the northeast of the country in the heart of historic Mashonaland, the city has an estimated population of 1,606,000 (2009), with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan area (2006). Administratively, Harare is a metropolitan province, which also incorporates Chitungwiza town and Epworth. It is situated at an elevation of 1,483 metres (4,865 feet) above sea level and its climate falls into the subtropical highland category.
Restaurants in Harare
1. Free Walking Tour Harare
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5.0 based on 70 reviews
2-3 hour introduction of Harare.We will see some of the most important city center sights ,experience culture with a local guide .This is a tip based tour.The Walking Tour starts at 9am in summer months, 10am in winter months(Southern Hemisphere seasons )outside the Monomotapa Hotel .
2. The Shona Sculpture Gallery
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
Harare gallery specializing in the finest Shona sculpture. Beautiful garden setting, an oasis of calm just minutes from the airport. See works by the best of the contemporary sculptors alongside the most famous names in the art movement.
Reviewed By weltspaziergang
Before flying back to Malawi I spent 2,5 hours in Shona Sculpture Gallery / Garden. I am impressed to learn about the creativity of Zimbabwiens of several generations! It is lovely presented with a lot of information. We had a very nice conversation and I appreciate the approach of the gallery, especially to support young artists in a close personal relationship.
3. Raintree Venue
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
Raintree is a true paradise hidden away in the Umwinsidale Valley. The property has been developed into a unique up market venue providing an ideal setting for any event, from weddings to corporate and private functions. This breathtaking venue maximizes on the best that any venue has to offer with pine forests, landscaped gardens and sweeping lawns that roll down to meet the Umwinsi River which is a clear water stream that cascades over a granite rock waterfall to settle in an idyllic pool below.
4. Kuimba Shiri Bird Sanctuary
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4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By innocentk292 - Harare, Zimbabwe
Wonderful place with great food and some amazing bird life. When it was working the swimming pool and small kids train were the highlight for my children.
5. Ngoma Kurira
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By totaltravelfive
A short car-ride from Harare. There is a sign (turn right) which was hard to see due to high grass. There was a small reception with parking- a few USD per person in entrance fee. A steep, maybe 15 min, climb (the path easy to find and marked with white painted arrows on the ground) to see fantastic rock- paintings. Many smaller ones and also a bigger train of elephants that we didn't notice first (take a step back). We followed the cleft further up (along the brook) and climbed to the top of the mountain. This part needs good shoes and at least some physical capability ;-). From the top of the mountain beautiful view.
6. Mukuvisi Woodlands
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4.0 based on 217 reviews
Reviewed By Gabskon
We had a days meeting. The atmosphere was good and serene. Saw some crocodiles, giraffes and other game.
7. National Gallery of Zimbabwe
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4.0 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By siann2018
Always a good place to visit if you enjoy art. Exhibitions vary but are usually interesting. There is a good shop with a variety of art and craft for sale. There is also a lovely sculpture part in the gardens out the back. The café has just been revived and has great potential not yet realized. On first day was assisted by a very helpful woman and had lovely fruit juice and sandwich (sadly most of menu not available); next day no one was around to offer service although it was lunch time and I was told someone was supposed to be there (yes, I suppose it was a Monday when the main part of the gallery is closed, and I gather there was someone standing in to do the service....or not) but it was a pity. Hopefully as tourism improves again the café can reach its potential. The gallery only costs a dollar admission, a dollar very well spent.
8. Lake Chivero Recreational Park
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4.0 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By Exploration789319 - Tonbridge, United Kingdom
Visit Zimparks office in town ahead of your trip to book a walk or just arrive early on a weekend and book a walk at the Main Camp in the wardens office - its wonderful, so inexpensive and worth every penny you will get close to incredible wildlife in an authentic bush setting - while also supporting National Parks. We saw rhino, giraffe, zebra and so much more
9. Chapungu Sculpture Park
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4.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By RangersLodge - Helensvale, Zimbabwe
Chapungu Sculpture Park is a bit off the beaten track, but is well worth a visit. Take time to chat to the artists themselves - not only are they incredible stoneworkers, but they are incredible storytellers, bringing each of their artworks alive with the inspiration behind them.
10. Lion and Cheetah Park
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4.0 based on 185 reviews
Reviewed By the_rexmundi - Harare, Zimbabwe
Amazing birthday venue with zeus zoos. Lions and camels and giant turtle. Totally awesome went with Goddess Athena and Sybil Pythia and mother. Awesome.
