Wy/sn/Harare

Harare iguta rinowanikwa, uye gutaguru renyika ye Zimbabwe.

Kupindamo

neNdege

Nhandare ye Harare ndiwo mukova mukurusa wekubhururuka kupinda munyika. Bhururuko re Zimbabwe (kureva Eya Zimbabwe) inokonzereswa kushanda nerutandi rudiki (kureva netiweki idiki) wemabhururuko erukaya pamberi pekumisa mabishingo, zvisinei, zviperengo zvirikukwira zve mabhururuko ekunze arikupinda muHarare mazuva ano. Ayo anosanganisa Mibhururuko ye Afurika Chamhembe inebhururuko rinonanga kubva kuJobheki. Mibhururuko ye Itopiya inobva kuAdhisi Abhabha, Mibhururuko ye Kenya kubva kuNairobhi, Mibhururuko ye Anghola ye TAAG kubva kuLuanda uye Bhururuko re Gipita (kana Bhururuko ra Khemeti) kubva kuKairo nenzira ye Dharesalaamu ne KLM kubva kuAmustadhamu.

Matekisi kubva kunhandare kuenda kumahotera echikuru anoita $25. Kudhura kwe chitengo ichi kunyangwe nhambwe iri ipfupi kunokonzerwa nemafii makuru anobhadhariswa vatyairi nevanymukondo venhandare.

neChitima

Vulawayo inezvibvirako zvinoitika katatu pasvondo kumasere emadekwa (20:00mdk), ichisvika mangwanani ezuva rinotevera kumasere ekuseni (08:00ksn). $12 ndeye nzvimbo inepekuvata uye $10 ndeye chigaro bedzi. Zvitima zvekuMutare, inoganhurana ne Mazambuko, inogijima katatu musvondo ichibva kuMutare kumapfumbabwe emadekwa (2100), nguva yekusvika muHarare iri yekumatanhatu ekuseni (0600ksn). $7 ndeyenzvimbo yekuvata ye pamusoro inenzvimbo yekuvata, uye $5 ndeye kirasi yechipiri yenzvimbo yekuvata. Hakuna zvitima zvechidhidhizha kuHarare kunze kwezvitima zvechitekairo dzimwe nguva.

• 1 Chiteshi chechitima cheHarare, Kenneth Kaunda Ave (iri kuchichamhembeni kwechipakati cheguta).

neHambautare

Mamiriro emigwagwa yemuZimbabwe yakadzikirira kakuru kubva pakatanga kufoira hurumende kuichengetedza. Uzhinji hwe nyika haushandisi mivhenekeso ye migwagwa. Mahaiweyi makuru achiri mumamiriro akanaka kunze kwemaguta: tirafiki haina kuwanda parizvino saka kukwadzwa nemarhorhi kwakadzika.

Zhira yakanaka yekuJobheki inobvumira mbindo irinyore, kasi, zvakanaka kuchenjera dzimwenguva madonho ekurutivi rwe nzira, kumacheko etarimaki (kureva tarmac), kunyanya panenge pachivuya marhorhi vusiku. Kutyaira hakutsigirirwe.

Unofanhira kunge usinganetsekane kakuru kunyangwe usina 4x4 kunze kwekuti kana wakananga kumaruzevha kana marimuka ezvemitambo Kana ukapinda uchibva kuAfurika Chamhembe, natsawagadzirisa kuti ishuwarenzi wevha yako inotendekwa muZimbabwe.

neDutavanhu

Matutavanhu anobva kuJobheki anowanika zvirinyore, anenge achisanganisa kubva kuma Eagle Liner (reR330). Greyhound (reR450) kana Intercape (R420). Dutavanhu rinotora pakati pemanhambo makumitanhatu nemakumimaviri-neina (manhambo 16-24). Manonokeso epamuganhu anoitika zvakawanda uye anogona kuitika pakati pe manhambo matatu ne masere (manhambo 3-8), asi anogona kutora nguva yakakura kusvika manhambo makumimaviri (manhambo 20) munguva ye kisimusi. Intercape, ine netiweki yemumaguta muchamhembe cheAfurika ine matutavanhu anobva kuMutare, Masvingo, Gweru ne Vulawayo.

Pakazhinji matutavanhu anofambi chinambwe chikuru anosvika neku Teminari ye Mbare (kana Mbare Terminal) 3 km kuchamhembechemadokero e dunhudiki reChipakati. Teminari racho pacho rakakura, rizere, rinogona kukukanganisa uye rinogona kukupinza munjodzi. Pane zvisi zveteminari zvakapatsanuka, uye kutsvaga chinhu senge takisi zvinogona kudinga munhu afambe mamita angasvika mazanamashanu nemumisika uye nemaaleyi. Kunyangwe twututavanhu twunoenda kuMbare twuchibva pa 4th Street Terminal muChipakati (ku 4th na Mugabe), zvinogona kubatsira kutora takisi, inokwanisa wo kukutsvagira dutavanhu rinenge richienda kwaunenge uchienda.

Matutavanhhu e "cheupfumi " (anosanganisa Eagle Liner/Greyhound/Intercape) anosvika nekubva panzvimbo kubva kuteminari ye Roadport yarisvino pa 5th & Mugabe.

• 2 Teminari redutavanhu reMusika weMbare (3 km kuchamhembechemadokero edunhudiki re Chipakati)
• 3 Teminari redutavanhu re Roadport (kuchipakati cheguta, mukwava wa Fifth St na Mugabe St)

Ona

Pane ruchengetedzo rwe tsika ye gutaro uye nhaka ye nhoroondo ne zviperengo zvakatiwandei zvezvivakwa zvakachengetedzwa. Mining Pension Building riri paCentral Avenue uye Second Street ndeumwe muenzaniso uye mamwe akawanda anokwanisa kuwanikwa paNzira ya Robert Mugabe pakati pa Second Street na Julius Nyerere Way.

• 1 National Heroes Acre. Chikoshe chedhidhizha chekurangarira nekukurudzira vakafira muhondo dzerusununguko. Munyumendero pacharo rakreba makiromita mamwe, pane hofisi yematiketi ekubhadara fii re$10 kuti munhu upinde.
• 2 Harare City Library. Raimbo zivikanwa seChikuvamagwaro chaMambokadzi Vhotoria
• 3 Kopje. A granite hill rising above the southwest corner of central Harare, is a great place to go for views of the city.

Mamyuziyamu

• 4 National Gallery of Zimbabwe. Houses not only a valuable and interesting national collection but also hosts travelling international exhibitions and has a permanent display of some outstanding Shona soft-stone carvings. There is also a small cafe frequented by young, local artists. $10 per person.   (updated Jun 2023 | edit)
• 5 Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences, Burnett Way. Formerly the Queen Victoria Museum.   (updated Dec 2020 | edit)
• 6 National Archives. Houses a priceless collection of Rhodesiana and Africana in the form of diaries, notebooks and reports of various origins. Some of the original works of some of the greatest names in African exploration and missionary can be viewed. edit
• 7 Chapungu Sculpture Park. The vast number of rocks of black serpentine stone found around Zimbabwe, and noticeable even as you drive in from the airport, have encouraged the development of stone carvings by Zimbabwe's talented artists. This large area has exhibitions by numerous artists. edit

Makereke

• 8 Sacred Heart Cathedral, Fourth St. A historic Roman Catholic Church.  
• 9 Cathedral of St Mary and All Saints. Anglican cathedral, completed in 1961.  

Marimuka

• 10 National Botanic Garden, Sandringham Dr. 68ha and hosts more than 900 species of wild trees and shrubs from all over the country.   (updated Dec 2020 | edit)
• 11 Mukuvisi Woodlands, Hillside Rd, ☏ +263 4 747 111. 277 hectares of remarkably preserved natural woodland that straddles the banks of the small Mukuvisi stream. A variety of bird and of wild animal species such as giraffe, zebra, impala, tsessche, wildebeest, bushbuck, steenbuck, reed buck and eland can be viewed. edit
• 12 Harare Gardens (downtown next to Monomotapa Hotel), ☏ +263 779195967. This is a spacious park downtown with a swimming pool and outdoor theater, but it is rather unkempt and unsafe, sadly. (different than the botanical gardens). (updated Aug 2020 | edit)
• 13 Wild Is Life (out in Epworth just south of Robert Mugabe Airport), ☏ +263 779949821. 15:30-18:30. Wildlife orphanage and rehabilitation center with resident elephants, giraffes, pangolins, hyenas and lions, among other animals. Guided tours. (updated Aug 2020 | edit)
• 14 Haka Camp Game Park (about 13 km east of downtown via A5 and Mutare Rd), ☏ +263 773343310. 6:00-18:00. Game park with various indigenous wildlife represented, particularly ungulate-types, as well as horseback riding. (updated Aug 2020 | edit)

Ita

• 1 Epworth Balancing Rocks, Chiremba Rd, Epworth (10 km southwest of Central; look for the signs on the left; 4th Street Terminal has frequent minibus services (the driver will know where to let you out)). 10:00-17:00. A famous balancing rocks formation is located 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) southeast of Harare, off the Chiremba Road. These rocks achieved fame when they were featured prominently in the design of Zimbabwe's bank notes. Be careful of your personal safety inside the park. $2 to $10.  (updated Mar 2019 | edit)

Tenga

All purchases in larger stores are made with US dollars, which is the national currency.

Anything made locally is inexpensive. Packets of Zimbabwe cigarettes cost $0.50 (as of April 2010). Everything that is imported is relatively expensive compared to South Africa. Cans of Coca-cola typically cost $1, for example.

If you want to experience shopping the way it is traditionally done in many African countries, you could stroll around at the open flea-market at Mbare. Here tourists could feast their eyes on a colourful array of baskets, food, clothing and other items.

ATMs give US dollars. The ATMs at Ecobank, Stanbic, Nedbank will accept international Visa or Mastercards.

• 1 Eastgate Centre, Robert Mugabe Rd. One of the largest shopping malls in Harare, centrally located. edit
• 2 Joina City, ☏ +263 242772655. 07:00-22:00 daily. Harare's very modern shopping mall, capped with a skyscraper. (updated Aug 2020 | edit)

Misika

• Spar Supermarkets. There are 64 Spar stores all over Zimbabwe. (updated Aug 2023 | edit)
• Pick N Pay Supermarkers, Robertson Street. 07.00-21.00. There are over 50 TM-Pick N Pay stores all over Zimbabwe. (updated Aug 2023 | edit)
• OK Supermarkets. There are over 50 OK stores in Zimbabwe. (updated Aug 2023 | edit)
• Choppies Supermarket. 07.00-21.00. big supermarket chian. (updated Aug 2023 | edit)

Idya

Zimbabwe's staple food is sadza: a thick white porridge (a bit like mashed potato), that's made from corn (maize) meal, seen throughout Southeastern Africa. It's eaten for lunch and dinner, accompanied by vegetables or meat in some form.

In Harare there are many restaurants serving various cuisines, a good place to start are its numerous outdoor cafes:

• Cafe Espresso on Cork Road, Avondale. Has a brilliantly landscaped garden, a wifi spot and excellent coffees
• 40 Cork Road, Avondale. An outdoor cafe, art gallery, and sculpture garden. Very much the place to be seen.
• 167 Enterprise Road, Chisipite. An old house converted into a restaurant with a huge garden with a pool, an art shop, gallery etc.

With the dollarisation of the economy, there has been a big increase in the number of restaurants and coffee shops in Harare. The Zimbabwe Tourism website has also been upgraded.

• 1 Khaya Nyama Wombles, 158 Enterprise Road (A2), Highlands, ☏ +263 242 497 768. Formerly the highly regarded Amanzi Restaurant, this is a long ($10-15 each way) drive out of town into the upmarket suburbs but worth it. May need to RSVP. edit
• 2 Coimbra, 61 Selous Avenue, corner 7th St ($5 taxi ride from the main hotels), ☏ +263-4-700237, coimbra@zol.co.zw. This Portuguese restaurant has invested little in the decor but that is no problem. You go for the food, not the wall decorations, and the food is very good. Quick Service. Half a chicken and chips only $10. $25. edit

Inwa

Try Chibuku, a popular local beer. It comes in "scuds", which are large 2 litre brown plastic containers. The beer is lumpy and opaque beige, but is good and very cheap.

Shake-shake is prepackaged sorghum beer (brewed in the traditional African style) and is very thick and filling, and comes in milk cartons.

The locally brewed Castle, Lion, Zambesi and Bohlingers are definitely worth trying.

Harare has a vibrant club scene that goes on until the early hours.

• 1 On The Roof Bar (3 blocks north of Harare Gardens on Mazowe Street). offers an open-air social environment for relaxing. (updated Aug 2020 | edit)
• Beverlino Restaurant, 100 Nelson Mandela Corner Fourth/Nelson Mandela (Opposite Quality International Hotel), ☏ +263 4 704741. Well known for its baskets, offer a wide range of food and beverages. Wherever, you are in town, the warm savoury food will be brought to your door. edit

Vata

The city boasts an a few high end hotels (such as the Meikles Hotel and Rainbow Towers), but also has a significant number of three to four star hotels that offer affordable accommodation without compromising on quality. These include the Crowne Plaza Monomotapa, the Cresta Lodge and the Holiday Inn.

Harare also has quite a number of bed and breakfast/guest houses and Airbnbs, mostly set in former residential houses with extensive gardens.

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• Backpackers Travellers Lodge, 94 Fourth Street (city centre), ☏ +263 202065916. Check-in: 24 hours, check-out: 11:00. The main place for backpackers to stay in Harare. At the corner of Ridge and Argyle in Avondale. Camping, dorms, and some private rooms are available. From USD20. (updated Jun 2023 | edit)

Rhenji yechipakati

• Bowood Lodge, est House, 8, ☏ +263 430 4613, info@bowoodlodge.net. Gu Bowood Road, Mount Pleasant, North Harare, has 4 double rooms. It is set in beautiful grounds and has internet and a pool. Very peaceful. Costs are around $75 per night for bed & breakfast. Evening meals are also available. edit
• Cresta Oasis, Nelson Mandela Way, ☏ +263 1 790861, fax: +263 1 790865. Three-star hotel just to the east of the Central Business District (walkable during the day, not advisable at night). Around $100. edit
• Simba Harare, est House, 522, ☏ +263 77 4647549, simbaharare@accomodation-harare.dk. Gu Westgate, New Adyllin, North Harare, has 8 double rooms, and a large swimming pool. Own water supply (borehole) and el (Solar energy). Internet. Safe. Costs are from $60 per night (cabin) to $70 (Main House) for bed & breakfast.Larger groups have been accommodated. Airport pickup arranged per request. edit

Tengatenga

• 1 Monomotapa Hotel, 54 Park Ln (Northwest corner of the Central Business District), ☏ +263 2 42704516, fax: +263-4-791920. Backing onto the Harare Gardens park, this moon-shaped hotel provides comfortable accommodation. $120+. edit
• 2 Holiday Inn Harare, Samora Machel Ave, ☏ +263 4 251 204, fax: +263-4-738956. $120+. edit
• 3 Meikles Hotel, Jason Moyo Avenue (Next to Africa Unity Square), ☏ +263 4 7077219, marketing@meikles.com. Despite the problems experienced in Zimbabwe, Meikles has managed to maintain its standards as one of Africa's best hotels. All the usual amenities and excellent service. Prices start at $200 per night. edit

Kochekera

WiFi is available around the city provided by private from as little one as 1 USD, WiFi in Zimbabwe is very rare as many people don't engage in social media but those who do have . Connection is very much available in internet cafes .

Gadzikana

Kuti musanzwe kusagadzikana pamunonetsekana, zivai kuti pane maembasi anowanikwa muZimbabwe, pazasi pane udorongodzwa hwao.

Maembasi

• Ostireriya
• Arujeriya
• Bhuraziri
• Kanadha
• Chayina
• Cheki
• Khemeti (Gipita)
• Furanzi
• Jerumani
• Vugiriki
• India
• Itari
• Japani
• Koriya Chamhembe
• Vumalayi
• Holandi (VoNetalandi)
• Pakistani
• Putugaro
• Rhomaniya, 105 Simon Muzenda Street, ☏ +263 8677172479, +263 8677172477, harare@mae.ro. Embassy edit
• Speini
• Bhuritani ne Yerelendi Maodzanyemba
• Amerika

Enda ku:

• Vutsi-vuno-tinha
• KhoVulawayo

Munogona kunakirwa mukaenda kuZvishavane futi!