Flights to harare
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Overview
Harare is a pleasant destination with a moderate climate throughout the year. It has a laid back vibe and you’ll find excellent works of art and crafts there as well as exceptional restaurants serving traditional and international dishes.
Zimbabwe is famed for its craft and art, hence the National Gallery, situated in Harare Gardens, presents monthly exhibits that feature impressive African and contemporary works. Here you’ll see diverse collections of photographic images, wooden carvings, stone sculptures, paintings and so much more. The gift shop attached mostly sells a huge variety of Zimbabwean arts, crafts and books too. Being in Harare, savour authentic Zimbabwean cuisine comprising Sadza - a traditional maize meal.
Climate
Although situated amid the tropics, temperate climatic conditions prevail throughout the year. From August to October, visitors experience a hot and dry season, whereas, from November to March the rainy season is seen. The most ideal time to visit is from April to May and August to September.
Travel Information
Language: English, Shona, and Ndebele
Currency: Zimbabwean Dollar (Z$)
Local time: GMT +2
Avg. Flight Time: 13h 40m
Best Time To Visit
High peak season in Harare occurs between the months of April and October and the weather during this period is dry. Note that temperatures rise quite considerably, between September and October. Spring is a great time to visit, as Harare hosts several festivals, including the International Festival of Arts (HIFA) and the Harare Jazz Festival in April and the Bulawayo Music Festival in May.
Harare Attractions and Activities
1. Nyanga National Park
Nestled in the striking mountain range covering the eastern part of Zimbabwe, Nyanga National Park boasts evergreen forests, high grasslands, cliffs, waterfalls and lovely lakeside cottages. Trout fishing is very popular and the trout hatchery is well worth a visit.
2. Experience Zambezi National Park
Just a few kilometres from the town of Victoria Falls in the Zambezi National Park, a scenic reserve that remains surprisingly remote and is having a considerable resurgence after decades of poaching and neglect.
3. Experience True Feel of Bulawayo
Rich in historical associations, Zimbabwe’s second city, Bulawayo is home to the National Museum which is one of the most-visited attraction here. The ancient and eye-catchy Khami ruins are located nearby, while to the south is the Rhodes Matopos National Park, marked for its unusual formations of huge granite boulders.
4. Experience a Canoeing Safari
Boat safaris and canoeing are popular substitutes to the traditional game drive in Harare, Zimbabwe. Boats can be hired for a day, week or a little longer at Lake Kariba. Amid April and November, you can indulge yourself in the famous canoeing safaris which range from 3-10 days. It is done along the Zambezi River past the Mana Pools flood plains.
5. Gawk at Great Zimbabwe National Monument
Without paying a visit to the Great Zimbabwe National Monument, a trip to Zimbabwe is not considered complete. In the south of Africa, near the Egyptian pyramids, it is the largest complex of ruins. These expansive and miraculous stone remains are what is left of a powerful city-state that thrived amid the 13th and 15th centuries, trading in gold.
Airlines Operate Flight to Harare
- Kenya Airways
- British Airways
- Virgin Atlantic
- South African Airways
- Ethiopian Airways
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Harare - 13h 40m
- Manchester to Harare - 14h 50m
- Newcastle to Harare - 14h 30m
- Birmingham to Harare - 14h 45m
- Glasgow to Harare - 16h 25m
- Edinburgh to Harare - 14h 50m
- Belfast to Harare - 16h 10m
Distance to the City Centre
The Robert Gabriel Mugabe Airport is about 15 km away from Harare city centre which makes it the most visited and famous international airport of this wonderful city.
Transport from Harare
There are very few buses available, for tourists or locals that travel to the city. Therefore, most people rely on taxis. If you are in a hurry, go for private cabs which are easy to find outside many major hotels. Taxi ranks are stationed around, mainly at First Street, Nelson Mandela Avenue, Union Avenue and Samora Machel Avenue.
Visa Requirements for Harare
For a visa to Harare, all you need to have is a passport valid for not less than 6 months from your date of entry in Harare, a return ticket to your country (or sufficient money to buy one), sufficient funds to cover your stay in Harare, Zimbabwe, and enough blank pages in your passport to fit the required entry visa.
Tips for your stay in Harare
- Avoid taking photos of police, army personnel, government buildings, etc. As they may seem like the actions that could be seen as being politically motivated.
- Wherever you are in the city centre, do not leave your valuables in plain sight and keep a good hold of briefcases and handbags at all times.
- Don’t walk around at night – it is easy to get lost and become a target.
- Do ask your tour operator or hotel while booking to organize transport within the city; they will be happy to help you.
- Carry enough cash as it is the only King in Zimbabwe; do not rely on ATM machines and banks.
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