Zimbabwe Museum of Human SciencesBotanical GardenHeroes AcreChiremba Balancing RocksHundred CaveWaterfall Borehole Drilling
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Harare

Harare is a city in Harare district, Zimbabwe of about 1,542,813 people. Within 50 km by road there are 257 places to visit: 150 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences, Botanical Garden and Heroes Acre.

17.8277° S, 31.0534° EPop. 1,542,813

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Within 30 km226 places
Within 50 km257
Must-see6
Notable75
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences, museum near Harare
Must-see

Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences

Museum · 2 km

Botanical Garden, garden near Harare
Must-see

Botanical Garden

Garden · 4 km

Heroes Acre, heritage site near Harare
Must-see

Heroes Acre

Heritage site · 9 km

Places near Harare by type

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One day from Harare

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:26 pm

47 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Harare
  2. Botanical Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  3. Waterfall Borehole Drillingwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Heroes Acreheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Harare Memorialmonument · 1.5 hrs
  6. Chiremba Balancing Rocksviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Harare
Today’s loopHarareStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Harare?

Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences (museum, about 2 km), Botanical Garden (garden, about 4 km), Heroes Acre (heritage site, about 9 km), Chiremba Balancing Rocks (viewpoint, about 13 km), National Gallery of Zimbabwe (museum, about 1 km), First Floor Gallery Harare (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Harare?

257 places on Spotwander: 150 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 other attractions, 9 forts & heritage, 9 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest church to Harare?

Anglican, about 1 km by road; New Creation Fellowship Harare (0 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Harare?

Castle Corner, about 2 km by road; City View Point (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Harare?

Start in Harare, visit Botanical Garden, then Waterfall Borehole Drilling, then Heroes Acre, then Harare Memorial, then Chiremba Balancing Rocks, and drive back — about 47 km by road in all.

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