Harare

Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe.

Harare is home to some two million people, with most in central Harare but some 500,000 in the surrounding neighborhoods of Rural Harare, Chintungwiza and Epworth. Once a city of modern buildings, wide thoroughfares, numerous parks and gardens, it suffered from increasing disrepair thanks to Zimbabwe's economic downward spiral. However and there has been improvement since the adoption the U.S. dollar as Zimbabwe's currency has facilitated some investments.

Travel to Harare

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Harare International Airport - Harare International Airport

Harare's airport is the major gateway for flights into the nation. Air Zimbabwe also operated a small network of domestic flights before ceasing operations. However, an increasing number of foreign airlines are flying into Harare these days. They include South African Airways with direct connecting Flights from Johannesburg. Ethiopian Airlines from Addis Ababa, Kenya Airways from Nairobi, TAAG Angola Airlines from Luanda and https://Egypt Air from Cairo via Dar es Salaam and KLM-Airline from Amsterdam.

Taxis from the airport to the main hotels cost $25. This exhorbitant fixed price, given the relatively short distance and great age of the taxis, is attributed by the drivers to the high fees that they have to pay to the airport authority.

Travel by train to Harare

Harare_Skyline - Skyline of Harare

Bulawayo sees departures three times a week at 8PM, arriving next morning around 8AM. $12 for a sleeper and $10 for a seat. Trains from Mutare at the border with Mozambique runs three times a week departing Mutare also at 9PM, arrival time in Harare is early morning at 6AM. $7 for 1st class sleeper. $5 for 2nd class sleeper. There are no international trains to Harare except occasional cruise trains. Harare train station GPS -17.834981,31.051648 is on Kenneth Kaunda Ave, just south of the downtown.

By car

The condition of the roads in Zimbabwe has deteriorated dramatically since the government has failed to maintain them. Most of the nation is now without street lights. The main highways are still in a good state of repair outside of the cities: traffic is so light now that damage from trucks is minimal.

A good road from Johannesburg allows easy access. However, be careful of the sometimes frightening drops at the side of the roads, at the edge of the tarmac, particularly with oncoming trucks at night. In fact, night driving is not advised.

You should be all right without a 4x4 unless you head into rural areas and game parks. If you enter from South Africa, be sure that your insurance waiver is valid for travel in Zimbabwe.

Travel on a Bus in Harare

Buses from Johannesburg are easily available ranging from Eagle Liner (for R330). Greyhound (for R450) and Intercape (R420). The bus takes between 16-24 hours. Delays at the border are very common and typically range 3-8 h, but they can be as much as 20 h at Christmas time.

Intercape, which has the largest intercity network in southern Africa also have buses from Mutare, Masvingo, Gweru, and Bulawayo.

Most ordinary long-distance bus services arrive at the Mbare Terminal, 3 kilometers southwest of the Central neighborhood. The terminal itself is giant, hectic, confusing, and dangerous. There are several disconnected regions of the terminal, and finding something as simple as a taxi can require walking over 500 m through markets and alleys. Although shuttle vanes to Mbare depart from the 4th Street Terminal in Central (at 4th and Mugabe), it may be worth taking a taxi, which will be able to find a bus to your destination for you.

"Luxury" buses (including Eagle Liner/Greyhound/Intercape) arrive and depart from the modern Roadport terminal at 5th & Mugabe.

How to get around in Harare

Harare is very spread out. The best option to get around is by car, which is easier now that dollarization has made fuel shortages a thing of the past. Fuel is readily available at most outlets for cash or through a coupon system. Most operators now import fuel by themselves and prices are independently set. Most service stations close at around p.m. although there are a number that offer 24-hour service.

Taxis: in 4+1 style taxis, it is very common to fit as many as 8 people inside. Rides around town should cost about $5 for the entire cab at night, typically $2 or $3 during the day, unless you are going to the suburbs. Make sure you negotiate the price before you get inside the car

Minibus taxis are readily available with frequent services between central and all suburbs. Ask around for the terminal for your destination. Typically the fare is about $0.50c.

What to see in Harare

1970s National Museum in Salisbury, Rhodesia 6952436793 - Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences

There is a strong appreciation for the city's cultural and historical legacy and a number of the older buildings have been preserved. The Mining Pension Fund Building at Central Avenue and Second Street is one example and many more are to be found along Robert Mugabe Road between Second Street and Julius Nyerere Way.

• National Gallery of Zimbabwe - -17.824823, 31.048717 - 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.

• National Heroes Arc -17.834444, 30.987222
• National Archives -17.793978, 31.063976 - 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.

• Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences -17.832291, 31.038632 - Formerly the Queen Victoria Museum.

• Harare City Library -17.831367, 31.038930 - Formerly the Queen Victoria Memorial Library

• The Kopje -17.840593, 31.038308 - A granite hill rising above the southwest corner of central Harare, is a great place to go for views of the city.

• Chapungu Sculpture Park -17.8434102, 31.1188522 - 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.

• Harare Botanical Gardens Sandringham Dr -17.799722, 31.054282 - 68ha and hosts more than 900 species of wild trees and shrubs from all over the nation.

• Mukuvisi Woodlands - Hillside Road -17.837257, 31.088819 ☎ +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.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Harare

• Epworth Balancing Rocks Chiremba Road, Epworth -17.9173746, 31.0921201 10 kilometers southwest of Central. Look for the signs on the left. 4th Street Terminal has frequent shuttle van services (the driver will know where to let you out) Opening Hours: 10AM Monday - 5PM $2 to $10 Balancing Rocks A famous balancing rocks formation is located 13 kilometers (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.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Harare

Zimbabwe_Harare_Eastgate_Shopping_Mall - Eastgate shopping mall

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

Anything made locally is affordable. Packets of Zimbabwe cigarettes cost $0.50 (as of April 2010). Everything that is imported is 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, Standard Charted will accept most international Visa or Master cards'

• Eastgate Centre Robert Mugabe Road -17.831528, 31.052679 - One of the largest shopping malls in Harare, centrally located.

How to find a Supermarket with Halal food in Harare

• Spar Supermarkets - there are 64 Spar stores all over Zimbabwe.

• TMonday - Pick North Pay Supermarkers - there are over 50 TMonday - Pick North Pay stores all over Zimbabwe.

• OK Supermarkets - there are over 50 OK stores in Zimbabwe.

Halal Restaurants in Harare

In Harare there are many westernised restaurants serving Halal style food, but more exciting are the outdoor cafes:

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

• Amanzi Restaurant - 158 Enterprise Road, Highlands -17.792551, 31.105582 ☎ +263 4 497768, +263 912 336 224 - Generally considered Harare's best restaurant, Amanzi is a long ($10-15 each way) drive out of town into the upmarket suburbs but worth it. A booking is crucial

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Harare

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Harare

Crowne_Plaza,_Harare - 600px|Monomotapa Crowne Plaza Hotel

The city boasts an internationally recognized 5 star hotel (The Meikles Hotel), but also has a significant number of three to four star hotels that offer affordable lodging without compromising on quality. These include The Crowne Plaza Monomotapa, The Cresta Lodge and The Holiday Inn.

• Crowne Plaza Monomotapa - 54 Park Ln -17.826123, 31.047193 Northwest corner of the Central Business District ☎ +263 4 70451230 +263-4-791920 $120+ Backing onto the Harare Gardens park, this moon-shaped hotel provides comfortable lodging.

• Holiday Inn - Samora Machel Ave -17.825732, 31.056027 ☎ +263 4 795611 +263-4-738956 $120+

• Meikles Hotel - Jason Moyo Avenue -17.830395, 31.052721 Next to Africa Unity Plaza ☎ +263 4 7077219 Prices start at $200 per day 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.

Telecommunications in Harare

WiFi is available around the city provided by private from as little one as 1 USD

Cope in Harare

Walking around the town after dark should be avoided. If you leave your hotel to visit restaurants, take a taxi.

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