What to do in Harrare

03 February 2010, 23:21

I'm looking at a 2012 buff/pg hunt in Zim. I would need to get to Harrare and charter from there. My question is two part;
1. How safe is Harrare if my wife and I were to want to stay 1 or 2 extra nights there?
2. What of interest is there or are we better suited doing something else?
Thanks

03 February 2010, 23:55

MJines

Take a short trip outside of the city and climb Domboshawa a large granite kopje not far from the city.

In terms of safety, I would have worries you will find everyone to be friendly and helpful.

04 February 2010, 00:02

MARK H. YOUNG

Justin,

I might recommend if you'd like to layover somewhere in Zim for a couple of days go to Victoria Falls. I think you and your wife would find the Falls more interesting. Sadie and I toured both the Falls and Harare well before the unrest of the last decade and found Harare to be much like any other 3rd world city with much urban squaller and not that many really interesting points. It has to be worse now.

You can charter out from Vic Falls to your hunting area or in many cases drive from there to camp.

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04 February 2010, 00:51

MopaneMike

As an add-on but same topic.. I too will be in Harare for a day or so... Any gun stores in town?? Next question would be, how do you get any them out??

Sorry for the thread jack.

04 February 2010, 01:36

Sevenxbjt

Is there anything comparable to the Bulawayo Club or something with that "Colonial" feel?
Good question about hunting stores too.
Would love to see Victoria Falls, planning on hunting in the Save, so not sure about the logistics though.

04 February 2010, 01:50

Chris Lozano

The Bronte Hotel is nice place to stay and have dinner.Very colonial. Not sure i would stay longer than i had to. Vic Falls is well worth he extra time.Not a bad place to rest up after the flight and give your bags a chance to catch up to you.

04 February 2010, 06:24

JudgeG

Vic Falls! http://www.gorgeslodge.co.zw/gorges.html

04 February 2010, 15:15

Bryan Chick

Well, There is a wildlife park outside of town; Visit Patrick Mavros's studio; visit African Hunter Magazine. We never worry about our safety in Harare

04 February 2010, 16:28

miketaylor

Another vote for visiting Patrick Mavros's studio. His silver colletion is amazing. Also another vote for Domboshawa i went there in 2005 and took some great pictures.

Mike

04 February 2010, 17:19

Bill C

You play squash?

04 February 2010, 19:21

SBT

While I found it entertaining to watch the hookers work out of the bar at the Bronte, the best thing I found to do in Harare was to get out.

04 February 2010, 20:21

Pegleg

Go eat a stake at Miller's

04 February 2010, 22:22

shootaway

Where in Harare would one go to buy a quality tablecloth or pillow cases,rug,bed cloth...?

04 February 2010, 22:49

David Hulme

This thread was just what I needed this evening. Very entertaining. I chuckled my way through it, and shootaway's post took me way beyond chuckling. Good humor shootaway, though I know you probably didn't intend for it to be. Where have you been lurking anyway? I thought you must have lost yourself in the Rockies or something....I don't know about quality but you may get a good deal on a table-cloth at the flea market.

...
As for what to do in Harare, I concur with those who suggest you get out ASAP. It is not dangerous, but it is a dump.

Cheers, Dave

05 February 2010, 00:22

BigB

Patrick Mavros studio is a good place to go. We also have several table-clothes, bed spreads and pillow covers purchased in Harare although I do not go shopping with my wife so not sure where. She also buys other jewelery but again not sure where. She is taken shopping by PH's wife.

The Amanzi lodge and Restaurant is a nice place to stay.

BigB

05 February 2010, 00:53

MJines

quote:
Originally posted by Pegleg:
Go eat a stake at Miller's

+1, a number of good restaurants in Harare but don't expect a piece of meat like Morton's or Ruth Chris.

05 February 2010, 00:53

Use Enough Gun

How about a drive-by at Mugabe's place?

05 February 2010, 01:14

JPK

Like any big city, there are places you don't want to go and that are or can be unsafe. Have an escort that knows the city.

I think the best plan is to get in and out as quickly as possible. See a sight or two if you must, but the beauty of Zim, and there is much, lies in the countryside and not in Harare.

JPK

05 February 2010, 18:43

shootaway

quote:
Originally posted by David Hulme:
This thread was just what I needed this evening. Very entertaining. I chuckled my way through it, and shootaway's post took me way beyond chuckling. Good humor shootaway, though I know you probably didn't intend for it to be. Where have you been lurking anyway? I thought you must have lost yourself in the Rockies or something....I don't know about quality but you may get a good deal on a table-cloth at the flea market. ...
As for what to do in Harare, I concur with those who suggest you get out ASAP. It is not dangerous, but it is a dump.

Cheers, Dave

I am hanging around learning from people like you who been hunting africa for awhile.When I stayed at Bob's last time I was there,Bob named some shopping area in Harrare that he thought was worth visiting.I can't remember the name of the place.Some place that you could find really nice things for oneself or where you could buy a nice gift to take back.

06 February 2010, 04:43

jdollar

quote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
Where in Harare would one go to buy a quality tablecloth or pillow cases,rug,bed cloth...?

check with the hookers at the Bronte-they should be able to point you in the direction of good buys on bed linen.

06 February 2010, 04:48

jdollar

quote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
quote:
Originally posted by David Hulme:
This thread was just what I needed this evening. Very entertaining. I chuckled my way through it, and shootaway's post took me way beyond chuckling. Good humor shootaway, though I know you probably didn't intend for it to be. Where have you been lurking anyway? I thought you must have lost yourself in the Rockies or something....I don't know about quality but you may get a good deal on a table-cloth at the flea market. ...
As for what to do in Harare, I concur with those who suggest you get out ASAP. It is not dangerous, but it is a dump.

Cheers, Dave
I am hanging around learning from people like you who been hunting africa for awhile.When I stayed at Bob's last time I was there,Bob named some shopping area in Harrare that he thought was worth visiting.I can't remember the name of the place.Some place that you could find really nice things for oneself or where you could buy a nice gift to take back.

i didn't know Uncle Bob was running a B&B out of the presidential palace. times in Zim must be tougher than i thought.

06 February 2010, 05:28

shootaway

Not Mugabe but Buzz's friend,Bob.

06 February 2010, 09:40

Bvekenya

Just don't drink any water out of the taps, its riddled with shit, Cholera is not a great way to die.

The best part of Harare is the road leading out, But be sure to drive past "Botox Bobs" place, you will see how 'the donor funds' buy a stable full of the latest "Wa Benzis" no African dictator can bear to be without half a dozen or so - you know.

..

07 February 2010, 08:12

Sevenxbjt

Thanks guys. Sort of what I expected to hear about Harrare, just thought I may be missing some hidden jewel. Had only planned on staying one night with the outfitter pre-charter out, doesn't sound like any need to extend the stay.

07 February 2010, 22:30

mouse93

There are places you might go - ask your Ph to show you around if you find time - stroll down this street (gunshop, fishing tackle...)

Visit African Hunter Mag. guys, have a pint at "Keg's" (you may stumble upon someone familiar there), visit John Northcote (I hope he'll still be around)...don't be afraid to ask - community is pretty small and guys there know each other rather well.

08 February 2010, 09:16

N E 450 No2

I have sent several days in Harare...

I was in the care,custody, and control of either my PH or my videographer...

I even had my wife with me on my last trip...

I never worried about my security... At least one of us [guess which one] was armed at all times.

But I was never placed on Defcon 2 while there.

Or anywhere else in Zim.

ALL the people I have come in contact with in Zimbabwe have been very friendly.

And I have driven all over the country, from one end to the other about 4 times or so.

11 February 2010, 13:49

holzer375

If in Harare over the weekend take trip to the ranges at Cleveland and blast off what ever ammo you got left. You may even bump into a few local gun nut 'celebs'.

Harare is very safe although rather go around with someone in the know.

If you can go to Vic Falls or book a houseboat trip on Kariba