A first-time visit to Zimbabwe: I would definitely return
A first-time visitor recounts his first impressions of Zimbabwe, where he visited Harare and Lake Kariba, stopping at Chinhoyi Caves on the way back.
Travel Journal 2013: Bally Vaughan Animal Sanctuary
Note: I was not paid for writing this article. I visited this establishment independently and anonymously. One of the highlights of our time in Harare was Bally Vaughan Animal Sanctuary. (Update: Many of the orphaned animals in this post now live … Continued
Travel journal 2013: Harare and Domboshawa
Our 2013 trip started and ended in Harare, which is the central airline arrivals hub, and the capital of the country. It’s a great place to get acquainted with Zimbabwe because it has a mixture of Western and Zimbabwean features. … Continued
Harare travel guide: Everything you need to know
Zimbabwe’s capital, is busy and gritty in the south, genteel and well-to-do in the north, and bursting with people in the city centre. What to expect, transport, shopping, places to go, weather, getting around, practical info, health, best time to visit
Harare transport links: Routes to other Zim locations
Many visitors to Zimbabwe will start their journeys in Harare. Being the capital, it’s the major airline hub for the country. Flights from South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, Dubai, UK and further afield land at Harare International Airport, which is a … Continued
Areas and suburbs of Harare
Harare is a curious place: sometimes ugly and overbearing, sometimes soft and enchanting. Although some of the city is urban and gritty, you’re never too far away from trees and greenery in unexpected enclaves. Here’s a rough map of the areas … Continued
Harare itineraries and tours: Includes interactive map
The Harare itineraries and tours below are a starting point for visitors to get to know the city. I’ve grouped some of my favourite places and I’ve suggested itineraries to cover over a number of days. The places in the … Continued
Best restaurants in Harare, Zimbabwe
(Last updated September 2016) Harare may have power outages from time to time (a problem that businesses have overcome by using generators) – but it’s certainly not short of restaurants. Steak is a prominent feature of most Zimbabwean menus, and understandably so: … Continued
Petina Gappah and Alexandra Fuller at The Book Café
If I could make everyone in the world – whether white or black, Zimbabwean or non-Zimbabwean, scientist or artist – read two books about Zimbabwe, it would be Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight by Alexandra Fuller and An Elegy for Easterly by … Continued
New eateries in Harare and Bulawayo
Two new eateries have recently opened their doors to the public – one in Harare and one in Bulawayo. Sorella’s is a café and take-away pizzeria in Fisher Avenue, Rolf Valley, Harare. Pies and light dishes are available, as well … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #9 Harare and Coffee
Harare is where I was brought up – it feels like home. When we arrived back in the capital, it was great to re-visit familiar places and explore new ones – and by ‘places’, I mainly mean eateries! First stop … Continued
Behind the lens (with Michele Fortmann and RedWind Photograhy)
Redwind Photography went on location with photographer Michele Fortmann to go behind the scenes at a Zimbabwe fashion shoot. It starts at an upmarket coffee shop and ends at a out-of-town garage – two contrasting sides to the city. The Domboshawa … Continued
The roadtrip that roared: #1 Arrival in Harare
On a Thursday evening in late May, we flew from London Heathrow and landed at Harare International airport at around 5pm the next day. I may have packed far more clothes than needed – I wasn’t sure how cold Zimbabwe’s … Continued
Flights to Zimbabwe: Which airlines fly to Zimbabwe?
(Last updated Feb 2017) There are a number of options for flights to Zimbabwe. Below, I’ve listed airlines that fly to Zimbabwe, and further down the page, I’ve given some information on major airports in Zimbabwe. In the list below, airlines … Continued
