Harare walking tour & city guide

The city centre

Africa Unity Square, a park at the heart of the grid, is surrounded by Parliament, the Anglican Cathedral and old colonial buildings. The National Gallery of Zimbabwe, a few blocks away, has a strong collection of Shona stone sculpture, an art form for which Zimbabwe is internationally known.

Mbare Musika, south of the centre, is the city's biggest market and long-distance bus terminal, a busy place for produce, crafts and second-hand goods.

A classic walk

Walk from Africa Unity Square past Parliament and the Cathedral to the National Gallery, then continue to the Harare Gardens, the city's largest park. In the afternoon, visit the Chapungu Sculpture Park or the Kopje, the granite hill where the city was founded, for a view over the rooftops.

Good to know

The best time to visit is from April to October, during the dry season; September and October are when the jacarandas bloom. US dollars are widely used alongside the local ZiG currency, so carry small notes. Victoria Falls is in the far west of the country and is usually reached by a short flight.