Will be in Zim next year. Was anticipating an overnight stay at Ridgeway House which I am informed has closed down.
There is Amanzi Lodge, but what other options are available ? I'm sure Amanzi is entirely suitable but something along simple lines usually satifies me. Any suggestions appreciated. Cheers.

Sunbird Guest House is good. sunbird@iwayafrica.co.zw or +263771566815.

Another vote for sunbird. I forget her name but I think it was Sally. She was a super host.

I stayed at Ridgeway House once and it was exceptional. I am sorry to hear it has closed down. Any reason besides the obvious?

My wife and I stayed at The Homestead this past September. It was booked thru and recommended by our PH, Thierry Labat.

Owned and operated by Guy Whitall's in-laws.

E-mail Sue Stooks: suestooks at gmail dot com

I would highly endorse The Homestead and you can feel free to PM me with any questions.

It is Sally and the Sunbird Guest House. She's a marvelous lady and they do a great job.

I was in Harare earlier this week and stayed at the Highlands House guest lodge. I only have great things to say about my time there.

I can also recommend Sally at Sunbird Guest House.

Let us know if you need any other details.

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Gentlemen,
Thankyou all for the great recommendations. These made my task much easier.
I have booked with Sally Brown, Sunbird Guest House. Sally handled my enquiries professionally and promptly as any reputable business person would. Also checked some other online comments re Sunbird which were overwhelmingly positive. I specifically asked and Sally assures me they are quite accustomed to guests travelling with hunting firearms.

Sunbird - Sally Bown +263771566715

Jessamy - Juli Anne +263774086379

I have not been to Zimbabwe since 2014. On my last two trips I stayed at the Bronte. Could not have been more pleased.

http://brontehotel.com/

30.06king
I am sure you have had lots of options regarding accommodation in harare - For anyone interested The Homestead is centrally situated and 15 minutes drive from the Harare International Airport - a beautiful and comfortable B and B in a 4 acre garden, Honesty bar - wi fi - we can arrange transfer for you - meet and greet at Harare Main. The Homestead is one of the original colonial farm houses in that particular area of Harare - and was built in 1906. Should anyone like to see photographs please do not hesitate to e mail my wife Hannah Whittall on rogerwhittallsafaris@zol.co.zw

Stayed at the Homestead in August, it is indeed as Guy says beautiful and comfortable.

Three trips to Zim-all through Harare-Amanzi Lodge gets five stars from me.