Harare

Wild Is Life Grand Zimbabwe is a wildlife sanctuary for local animal species, and it is located near to Harare’s International Airport. The sanctuary offers the incredible opportunity to get up close and personal with nature; tours here allow visitors to witness rescued animals in their natural habitats, and to watch rescue workers as they feed and clean many different species. Some of the animals you’re likely to see here are baby elephants, towering giraffes, roaring lions and speedy cheetahs. Wild Is life makes for an unforgettable afternoon, and showcases how a caring rescue operation respectfully treats animals before releasing them back into the wild.

Located 4 kilometers north of the city center, deep in the suburbs of Alexandra Park, the beautiful National Botanic Gardens boasts a wide ranges of the tree and garden plant varieties native to Zimbabwe. The garden area covers almost 7 square kilometers, and within the space there are species from Zimbabwean woodlands, as well as exotic trees and plants from such far away places as South America, India and the Far East. The lawns here make for an excellent picnic setting, and you can walk around and enjoy the cool shade of the trees on those scorching Harare afternoons.

If you have always wanted to see the cheetahs and other animals while riding a safari jeep, then the Lion And Cheetah Park will offer you such enthralling experience in Zimbabwe. The lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, blackbucks and many other animals here offer you a lifetime experience. The Galapagos Tortoise named Tommy is the oldest member of this park with a weight of half a ton. There are some game species too, such as eland, nyala, blesbok, duiker and so on. The kids will love to play with them and feed them under surveillance of the guides. The animals are healthy and active and you will love to see them in full aura.

A perfect venue for an afternoon family outing, Country Club Karts offers exciting karting fun for different age and experience levels. There’s a low speed track for young kids under 8 years old, as well as a faster track for teenagers and adults. Located in the plush Newlands suburb of Harare, the place has a professional set up and regards safety as the top priority, operating with only the best helmets and safety procedures. The staff here are friendly and make the experience fun even for first-timers.

Encompassed by one of Harare’s chief lakes, the spectacular Lake Chivero Recreational Park is a great venue for wildlife watching, and is the perfect place to enjoy a picnic whilst being surrounded by nature. The park is a reserve area for wildlife who live around the lake, and it spans a gigantic 6000 hectares in total. Openened in 1962, the site plays host to an array of wonderful creatures including white rhino, wildebeests, sables, warthogs and many bird varieties. Watch out for: As well as game walks, visitors can go on a fishing trip, try their hand at boating or give horse riding a go!

For the rich and colorful story of the history and culture of Zimbabwe, take a trip to the National Gallery of Zimbabwe. The site is renowned for housing some extremely old artifacts, relics which tell historians much about ancient African life in the region. The artifacts include stone sculptures, various works of wood and ancient kitchen utensils. The famous Ngoma Lungundu is also housed here, a stone instrument known as the ‘drum of the dead’ famous for the role it played in the oral traditions of the area. Watch out for: Your visit here will give you plenty of history and intellectual food for thought.

Greenwood Park is both a city park and a small urban neighbourhood located in the northeast section of Harare's central business district and is one of the early subdivisions which were created inside Harare, but which lay outside of the original, officially-planned City of Salisbury. Situated two kilometres north of Parliament, Greenwood Park overlaps with the larger and newer neighbourhood of Avenues and is usually considered to be a part of that more prominent locale. The area of Greenwood Park, and is best known for its eponymous park which covers much of the area.

Several adventure parks offer a wide range of activities which include zip line, abseiling, climbing, paintball shooting, beach volleyball, high beam and Crocodile Bridge. Both locals and foreigners are encouraged to go and experience the thrills and shrills that are brought by the activities. The park has an adult and kids zip line. The adult zip line is touted as the first zip line in Africa which flies from one edge of a hotel. Previously people used to travel out of Harare to Nyanga and Victoria Falls to enjoy such activities. See our scheduled tours and discover your adrenaline climax.

The Statue of Mbuya Nehanda is a bronze monument of a Zimbabwean Shona spirit medium and heroine of the 1896-1897 First Chimurenga war against British colonists. The ten-foot-tall monument is erected at the intersection of Samora Machel Avenue and Julias Nyerere Way in Harare's central business distric

Located only 13 km south east of Harare, off Chiremba road lies the Chiremba Balancing Rocks. The balancing rocks are quite amazing to see. They are beautiful natural works of art as the giant boulders are stacked on top of each other. The balanced rocks are famous for two reasons. One is that the balance rock of this park is a supernatural power of nature, and the second is that this park appears on Zimbabwean banknotes.

Founded in 1935, this building is the repository for the history of Rhodesia and modern Zimbabwe. It's worth a visit to see artefacts, photos, accounts of early explorers and settlers, and displays about the Second Chimurenga and pre-colonial Zimbabwe. There are original newspaper clippings from significant moments in history, oil paintings and the first Union Jack flag raised in Harare (then known as Fort Salisbury) in 1890. To get here, take Churchill Ave off Borrowdale Rd, from where it's signed.

Great arts development place where talent is being nurtured and developed on a daily basis; be it theatre production, dance, poetry and even music. Situated in the lovely Harare Gardens and a walking distance from Harare CBD. Next to the amphitheater is a restaurant which serves traditional meals and all your favourite drinks. One can get to enjoy local talent in music, theatre and all other performing art forms. It is host to a wide range of artistic expressions.

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. Want to visit this sight? Check out these Guided Walking Tours in Harare.

Easily the most important political site in Harare if not all of Zimbabwe. The 57-acre (230,000 m2) National Heroes Acre is situated on a ridge seven kilometers from Harare, towards Norton. The main premise of the monument is fairly universal to colonized countries: to commemorate those who have sacrificed in the revolution. In this case, the war in question was the Rhodesian Bush War that lasted from 1964 to Zimbabwe’s independence in 1980. Additionally, those who are deemed by the current regime to have dedicated their lives to the country in a sufficient fashion are given a resting place. The monument was designed by North Korea in conjunction with Zimbabwean architects, with construction starting in 1981.

Chinhoyi Caves National Park is a hidden gem situated 123kms from Zimbabwe’s capital Harare. Visitors to the park will find stunningly blue pools inside preserved limestone and dolomite caves. Inside the caves, the air becomes cool and damp and silence descends as one walks down to the water. Holes in the roof of the cave usher in sunlight that illuminates its depths. Know Before You Go: Camping is possible in the small national park, but if you are a day visitor, note that you will only be allowed in during daylight hours (about 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) See our Harare tours to book.

The Museum of African Liberation is in Harare Zimbabwe and aspires to house material from all African countries which waged armed struggle in order to liberate themselves but also include countries that may not have taken up arms but were instrumental in the liberation period. The Museum of African Liberation will be a monument of the epic struggle to liberate the African people from colonialism and apartheid

Haka Game Park could be described as a mini game reserve with some plains game roaming freely in its confines. It offers motorists and cyclists an opportunity to get out in the bush within 5 minutes from Harare, off Harare Drive and backs onto Cleveland Dam. Very well maintained, Haka Park is a mix of rolling savannah and well-treed and bushy sections, with some lovely picnic spots and camp sites. Traversed by a decent gravel roads affording access to all areas of the Park. Beware of the loose sandy soil if you are mountain biking, it can get a little tricky in sections! Subscribe to receive news letters and updates on latest tours and enjoy featured discounts.