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Jacaranda trees in purple bloom arching over an avenue in Harare

North-eastern Zimbabwe · The capital city

Harare

Start in the capital: jacaranda-lined avenues, a lively arts scene and granite landscapes within easy reach of the city.

  • 1957the National Gallery opened
  • 30 kmnorth to Domboshava
  • 13 kmto the Chiremba Balancing Rocks
Source: National Gallery of Zimbabwe ↗Source: National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe ↗

Photo: lumoplank · CC0 1.0 · Cropped for display

The destination

Discover Harare

Harare is Zimbabwe’s capital and largest city, and for many visitors the place where a journey through the country begins. Give it time: the National Gallery and the Museum of Human Sciences tell the country’s story, and national monuments such as Domboshava lie within an easy drive.

Ways to experience it

  1. Explore Zimbabwean art at the National Gallery.
  2. Visit the Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences in the Civic Centre.
  3. Take a day trip to the granite hills and rock shelters around the city.
Where is Harare? North-eastern Zimbabwe · The capital city. The pin marks the approximate area. Map outline: geoBoundaries · CC BY 3.0 IGO
Harare · Photo: lumoplank · CC0 1.0

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Highlights to discover

What makes Harare worth the journey, from the official sources we rely on.

  1. The National Gallery of Zimbabwe

    Opened on 16 July 1957, the gallery has been central to the growth of contemporary art in Zimbabwe, and has branches in Bulawayo and Mutare.

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  2. Granite hills on the doorstep

    Domboshava National Monument lies about 30 km north of Harare, and the Chiremba Balancing Rocks about 13 km south-east, in Epworth.

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Places to explore

Places to stay, things to do and somewhere to eat in Harare.

51 published places to start exploring.

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Photos

Harare · lumoplank · CC0 1.0

Plan your trip

Helpful information

Confirm opening hours and entry arrangements with each gallery, museum or monument before you go, and plan city transport in advance.

When to visit

The city is visited year-round. Check opening days for galleries, museums and monuments before you plan your time.

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Getting there and around

Distances across the city are large. Arrange transport in advance, especially for day trips to monuments outside the city.

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Safety and access

Follow local advice, keep valuables secure and check current official travel guidance before you travel.

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Information sources

Information sources

National Gallery of Zimbabwe — Mission and History ↗

National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe — Northern Region, Harare ↗

Editorial guidance, not live operating information. Reconfirm fees, opening times, access, weather and any operator arrangements before travel.

Editorial source review: 2026-10-17

51 currently published places associated with Harare.

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