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Harare

Description: city, capital of Zimbabwe, in Mashonaland East Province, in the north central part of the country. Founded as a ... more

Harare ... military post by British colonists in 1890, Harare rapidly grew into a modern city once it was connected to ocean ports by railroad.

Newest Review: ... best market for buying souvineers, make sure you only take the bear essentials along and don't go flashing large wads of money or expensive cameras around or you won't have them for very long. Africa Unity Square, sandwiched between the luxurious Meikles hotel and Parliment buildings is a beautiful, small park, but again beware of pick-pockets. For the ultimate Western shopping ... more

... experience Westage shopping centre on the northwest side of the city is a fabulous place to spend the day buying anything that isn't souvineers (books, clothes, etc). Take a cab (preferably A1, Yellow Cab or Rixi Taxis) or catch a commuter omnibus (public...more

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Harare: A vibrant city (335 words)
by - written on 09/08/00 (Very useful, 71 readings)
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Yes, believe it or not Harare is actually a really great city. Take it from me, I lived there for 2 1/2yrs, only leaving there in April this year (because I couldn't extend my visa any longer not because of the violence). For the really touristy places, the Kopje ( a "large" hill near the centre of the city) offers great views of the city. Mbari is one of the poorest areas of Harare, but also boasts the best market for buying souvineers, make sure you only take the bear essentials along and don't go flashing large wads of money or expensive cameras around or you won't have them for very long. Africa Unity Square, sandwiched between the ... Read the complete review

Harare a superb city (89 words)
by - written on 25/07/00
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Yes, I thought that that title might hve caught your attention. "Does he mean the same Harare which is on the news featured as a violent and dangerous city?" I hear you ask, well YES I do mean that same city. I was there just one year ago and I found it safer than the U.K. Hitchiking was common and safe to do. I admit a lot has changed in that year but if the oppertunity arises I will go back there without a second thought. ... Read the complete review

Harare: City of Flowering Trees (818 words)
by - written on 09/07/00 (Very useful, 155 readings)
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Ok - probably not the best time to plug Zimbabwe as a destination but bear it in mind for future reference. Driving from the airport to the city - you could be more or less anywhere - it's a city, right. Even strangely familiar with it's British style street signs and post boxes. But by the time you've unpacked you start to realise you're on the other side of the world - and it's quite exciting and scary. Beautiful Harare Gardens are right in the city centre - see all sorts of exotica - like Bird of Paradise plants and Poinsettas growing OUTSIDE! You'll find a craft fair there on Sundays with the omnipresent Shona sculpture - ... Read the complete review