Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe, and back when Zimbabwe was still called Rhodesia by the initial colonial settlers, it was known as Salisbury. Since Zimbabwean independence, this lovely city has blossomed; it is crossed by wide avenues and has a relaxed and laid-back feel. Harare has some excellent restaurants and bars, as well as fascinating museums and art galleries. A great many people just visit Harare briefly on their way to a safari, but it is worth spending more time here to really appreciate its warmth and natural beauty. If you are keen to get the cheapest holiday deals to Harare, let us show you our excellent holiday packages, which will be sure to have the best flight to Harare, along with the perfect hotel for you to use as your base when exploring this great city.
When you begin your holiday to Harare, you will land at the international airport, which is only 9 miles out of the city. With the excellent transfer options of shuttle, buses or taxis, it should only take around 20 minutes to get into Harare itself. UK citizens do need a visa to get into Zimbabwe, and this can be obtained from the Zimbabwean Embassy in London. However, a much easier way is to pick it up as you enter the country – just remember to have enough cash on you to pay for it and it will be simpler if this could be in small notes. Whether you want to arrive via a flight from London to Harare or a flight from Manchester to Harare, we can find you amazing discount holidays. Be sure to contact us so that we can show you how good our deals are.
Zimbabwe is the perfect destination, whatever time of year you decide to go. Most days are sunny and warm, and as the country as a whole is at a high altitude, it is cooler here and less humid than many other African countries. Whether you are going specifically for a safari or just for exploring, a holiday in Harare will be ideal in this excellent climate. Let us help you find one of our low-cost holidays so that you can enjoy Harare at its best.
If you want to get back to nature, there are a number of game parks and wildlife reserves around Zimbabwe that you could visit once you book your flight and hotel to Harare:
Although Harare is well placed for safaris, it is also worth visiting for many other reasons. While you are here, you should make time to see the Delta Art Gallery and the National Gallery of Zimbabwe for fantastic local and other African art pieces, the National Botanic Gardens, and the unexpected Heroes’ Acre obelisk, which was designed with the help of North Korea. Book your cheap holidays to Harare with us and you can experience all of this and more on your vacation.
For the best in traditional African food, you could visit Garwe but it is a little out of town. For something a little more central, you could try Gavas or Amanzi, both serving delicious African delicacies that won’t break the bank. There are many different restaurants here that all serve incredible food for reasonable prices, so it is difficult to choose any to recommend, but if you are looking for an all-natural and organic menu, Elephant and Pineapple in Newlands is just the ticket. You can eat on the veranda or in the garden, and don’t forget to try their desserts and speciality tea menu. If you always make sure you compare holidays to get the cheapest prices, come straight to us and we can get you the best deal on your flight and hotel to Harare.
As long as you head to Avondale Flea Market, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding souvenirs to bring back home. It has a great many clothes and locally made crafts; don’t forget to barter to make sure you get a bargain. Patrick Mavros is a bit of a celebrity here in Harare as he has supplied his silver jewellery to royals and famous entertainers alike. All the silver he uses is Zimbabwean and you can even have a tour of his workshop when you visit. For the best flight and hotel deals for your holiday to Harare, contact us today so that we can simply and quickly make sure that you are paying a reasonable price for a spectacular vacation.
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