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Harare Travel Guide: 78 reviews and 108 photos

The last time I visited Harare it was still a gem brighting in Southern Africa as the living hope of an alternative to the former RSA apartheid regime. A lot of international efforts, most of them coming from unsuspectable Thatcher-era UK, converged in Harare in order to demonstrate a peaceful cohexistence was possible, under the large protective arms of the British Commonwealth.

Now, lots of things changed, in Zimbabwe as well as in Southern Africa as a whole, and, most than everywhere else, in the Republic of South Africa itself. Wheteher the balance is a positive or a negative one, I dare not state: political rights obtained by the whole of RSA citizens is a very important achievement, its weight is so huge it overwhelms any further consideration but.... Now, we consider it as unavoidable... so that it is often underestimated in face of many difficulties in the region.

The road leading to future Zimbabwe is still to be found, though the direction is clear and the obstacles are known.

Last visit to Harare: Dec 1991
Intro Updated Sep 13, 2006
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Lots of green areas, parks,... Things to Do (2)

Lots of green areas, parks, even a Botanical Garden (in the picture) made life in the city centre really a pleasant one.... more travel advice

Walk through the residential... - Harare

Walk through the residential... Things to Do (2)

Walk through the residential neighbours, where the mighty 'White farmers' has their city base, though they preferred to... more travel advice

Test yourself in the... Favorites (1)

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Comments (16)

Bwana_Brown Jul 15, 2003 at 2:14 PM Report Abuse

Very perceptive in your comments and observations! It was indeed a 'world apart'.
Alice-Kees Jul 15, 2003 at 2:06 PM Report Abuse

Good survey on Harare! Sad but true...
kiwigal_1 Mar 18, 2003 at 2:29 PM Report Abuse

I have become more interested in what is happening here. Thanks for sharing your experience.
utttz Sep 12, 2002 at 12:10 PM Report Abuse

ma quante pagine che hai!!!
kenHuocj Jul 1, 2002 at 7:38 PM Report Abuse

a sountry with somuch potential !!!
daarth Feb 5, 2002 at 5:03 AM Report Abuse

Future road.....
acemj Dec 22, 2001 at 5:55 AM Report Abuse

I hope peace prevails.
Janina_B. Oct 29, 2001 at 11:48 AM Report Abuse

Not very optimistic, but that`s life...
patrikske Sep 12, 2001 at 2:20 PM Report Abuse

Lovely page !
B_Caro Jul 31, 2001 at 8:00 AM Report Abuse

excellent coverage !