Location: Harare
Top Things to do in Harare
10 Nature & Parks in Harare That You Shouldn't Miss
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. Wild Is Life Trust and ZEN
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 449 reviews
Wild is Life is a genuine wildlife orphanage and rehabilitation rescue centre. Guests are invited to visit the Sanctuary for trully memorable personal encounters with wildlife orphans. Bookings are essential and visits are limited to afternoons only. All proceeds from the guest visits are used for the running and maintenance of the Sanctuary.
Reviewed By fionaj874
Great afternoon getting close to and learning about certain wild animals followed by delicious afternoon tea! Hearing about how the animals have been rescued & learning about their habitats etc was fascinating. Seeing the baby elephants &!feeding the giraffes were highlights as was seeing the pangolin run across the lawn! Tea in the conservatory was a nice final treat.
2. Thetford Game Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By EmpressAfrica - Brisbane, Australia
Great value for money! I loved it, if you love nature and wild animals and exclusivity then my friend make the booking. It’s about 30 minutes from Harare but the road is great, no potholes or dirt road. Did I mention that I loved it?
3. Twala Trust Animal Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By nativeopsi - Harare, Zimbabwe
Serene environment that gets you to appreciate nature a lot more. it was really amazing to see all the rescued animals and the care being taken to keep them safe. had a braai there and enjoyed the beautiful scenery
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. Umfurudzi Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Umfurudzi Park is just 100km from Harare. This National Park has amazing landscapes and stunning waterways and offers day trippers and campers a wealth of outdoor activities - fishing, hiking, game-drives, mountain biking and Picnic spots with braai areas. Game includes Elephant, Giraffe, Buffalo and Hippo. There are also beautiful chalets and permanent tents for a luxury camping experience.
6. Ngoma Kurira
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Kingfisher Park
8. Mukuvisi Woodlands
Overall Ratings
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.
9. 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
10. Cleveland Dam Recreational Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 20 reviews
