How many days do you need in Harare?

The top 6 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.

What are the top things to do in Harare?

Highlights: National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Harare, National Botanic Garden and Chapungu Sculpture Park. The map has 9 things to do in total.

What is the emergency number in Harare?

Emergency: police 995, ambulance 994, fire 993.

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Harare Things to do and walking itinerary

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Harare travel guide

9 things to do in Harare. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.

Top things to do in Harare

National Gallery of Zimbabwe — contemporary art museum (visit ≈ 120 min)
Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences — anthropology and archaeology museum in Harare, Zimbabwe (visit ≈ 120 min)
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Harare — church in Harare, Zimbabwe (visit ≈ 35 min)
National Botanic Garden — botanical garden in Harare, Zimbabwe (visit ≈ 45 min)
Chapungu Sculpture Park — sculpture garden (visit ≈ 120 min)
National Heroes Acre — cemetery in Zimbabwe (visit ≈ 15 min)
cathedral of St Mary and All Saints, Harare — church in Harare, Zimbabwe (visit ≈ 35 min)
Harare Zimbabwe Temple — Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (visit ≈ 30 min)
First Floor Gallery Harare — art gallery in Harare, Zimbabwe (visit ≈ 120 min)

2-day Harare walking itinerary

Starting point: City centre. The top 6 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.

Day 1 (≈ 8.5 km · 11,470 steps · 1 h 54 min on the way): cathedral of St Mary and All Saints, Harare → Sacred Heart Cathedral, Harare → National Botanic Garden → National Gallery of Zimbabwe → First Floor Gallery Harare
Day 2 (≈ 3.8 km · 5,120 steps · 50 min on the way): Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences

Good to know before visiting Harare

Fine: Civilians may not wear camouflage clothing.
Fine: Insulting the President is an offence.
Fine: Photographing military sites, airports, bridges and government buildings is prohibited.
Warning: Same-sex relations are criminalised; check official travel advice.
Warning: Traffic drives on the left.
Warning: Malaria is a risk; ask your doctor about prevention and use repellent.

Emergency: police 995, ambulance 994, fire 993
Plugs: D/G, 220V
Tap water: Don't drink tap water; use bottled.
Tipping: About 10% is customary.

Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: Zimbabwe, Wikivoyage — Zimbabwe, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10

Harare travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Harare?: The top 6 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel.
What are the top things to do in Harare?: Highlights: National Gallery of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences, Sacred Heart Cathedral, Harare, National Botanic Garden and Chapungu Sculpture Park. The map has 9 things to do in total.
What is the emergency number in Harare?: Emergency: police 995, ambulance 994, fire 993.
Do you tip in Harare?: About 10% is customary.

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