Zimbabwe travel guide
What to see in Harare
The capital of jacarandas, Shona sculpture galleries and markets.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from April to October
Harare highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- National Gallery
Shona sculpture.
- Mbare Musika
A huge market.
- Harare Gardens
Jacarandas in October.
- Epworth Balancing Rocks
Rocks in balance.
- Lion Park
On the outskirts.
Day trips from Harare
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Harare
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Harare are from April to October.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from November to March
Rainy season
From November to March it rains and it’s hot; safaris are harder.
What to do: Safari from July to October; the falls carry the most water from March to May.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a local restaurant or the camp. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Zimbabwe guide.
Frequently asked questions about Harare
What to see in Harare?
National Gallery, Mbare Musika, Harare Gardens, Epworth Balancing Rocks and Lion Park.
What to see in Harare in one day?
Don’t miss National Gallery, Mbare Musika, Harare Gardens, Epworth Balancing Rocks and Lion Park. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Harare?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Harare are from April to October.
What day trips can you take from Harare?
Harare.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.