This is my City - Harare weekend life

Harare, has so many beautiful places where you can go and hang out and experience the true Zimbabwean lifestyle. Hararians love socialising and hanging out at drinking places within the confines of the city. Harare is typically suroounded by High Density and low density suburbs. The affluent live in posh suburbs such as Borrowdale, Borrowdale Brooke, Chisipite, Mount Pleasant, Crowhill, Highlands and Mount Pleasant just to name a few. Majority of people live in high density suburbs, popularly called ghetto, most popular of these suburbs is Highfield (popularly known as FIO), Mbare, Mabvuku, Mufakose and Tafara, these are the oldest suburbs which were created by the aparthied regime. Chitungwiza is a dormitory town about 30KM outside Harare.

Weekend life in Harare is characterised by many social activities ranging from live musical shows, disco and partys. Braaing (roasting of meat) is a major part of social life in Harare, a beer drink or party is not complete without a braai. One place that i personally hang out at everytime i am in Harare is a place called 'Pamuzinda'. In shona pamuzinda means a king's palace. Pamuzinda is a 30 minutes drive from the city centre along the Bulawayo road, it is opposite a suburb called Kuwadzana Extension. This place is a beautiful hangout where families can come and have fun. The place is characterised by a beautiful landscape and exotic garden plants.

There is live music most of the time by top musical acts like Aleck Macheso who is the self proclaimed king of Sungura music and oother acts such as Tongai Moyo. On Fridays its usually a laid back session where ravellers are taken through an unforgetable journey through yester year hits. This session is conducted by top radio Djs, which makes it an unforgetable experience.

Another place which is a hot spot in Harare is a place called 'Mereki'. This place is located in a high density suburb called Warren Park D, a 20 minutes drive from Harare City centre. Its an open space area where various braaing stalls are erected. These stalls are run by mostly women who prepare and serve patrons with freshly roasted meat, braaiwors and pork ribs. What ma kes this place unique is the open space environment, where revellers just drive in and park their cars buy drinks and have fun. During fridays and saturdays this place is a hive of activity as people from all walks of life converge at this place to socialise and catch up on the latest gist in town.

Hararians in general are fun loving people who love socialising every weekend starting on Fridays. Gigs are usually lined up for Fridays and Saturdays, Sunday is a family day, most people go to church and rest in preparation for work on mondays. For a fun filled holiday, Harare offers you an unforgetable experience. Next time you are planning a vaction, why not consider visiting the sunshine city for an forgetable vacation.

I personally look forward to seeing you in Harare over christmas!!!!! For more information on what Harare has in store for you, contact me at: farai@bluemoonzim.com

Bon Voyage

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Victoria Falls -our National Pride

Victoria is situated between Zimbabwe and Zambia. However, the main falls are on the Zimbabwean side. The local Tonga people who are the inhabitants of the area call it Mosi-oa-Tunya, meaning the smoke that thunders. History records that a Scottish explorer by the name David Livingstone was the first European to have view of the falls.

Victoria Falls is considered to be largest falls in the world ahead of Niagara falls in the USA. This claim is based on a width of 1,708 meters and a height of 108 meters, forming the largest sheet of falling water in the world.

The falls’ maximum flow rate compares well with that of other major waterfalls. In Zimbabwe, the falls are surrounded by exotic hotels and lodges. There are many places and activities you will enjoy when you visit Victoria Falls. Come to Zimbabwe and sample our traditional dishes and be intoxicated with our hospitality and traditional dances. Bon Voyage !!

Harare the city that never sleeps

Harare is the capital City of Zimbabwe. The city was christened after a kopje called Harare, which in Shona means 'He who does not sleep'. Indeed the city of Harare is as lively and interesting as the name implies. With modern bars, night clubs and shopping complexes, the city is a hive of activity for the dicerning traveller.

Experience the tranqulity of Harare

The capital city of Zimbabwe, Harare, is a beautiful, light-filled, open city; high on the country's central plateaux. It is a city of modern buildings, wide thoroughfares, numerous parks and gardens. A city whose streets are lined with flowering trees and a wonderful and invigorating climate. There is a strong appreciation for the city's cultural and historical heritage and a number of the older buildings have been preserved. The Mining Pension Fund Building at Central Avenue and Second Street is one example and many more are to be found along Robert Mugabe Road between Second Street and Julius Nyerere Way. The National Gallery houses not only a valuable and interesting national collection but also hosts travelling international exhibitions and has a permanent display of some outstanding Shona soft-stone carvings. The priceless collection of Rhodesian and African in the form of diaries, notebooks and reports of various origins, are housed in the National Archives. Some of the original works of some of the greatest names in African exploration and missionary can be viewed.

Other institutions which are well worth visiting include the Harare Museum and the Harare National Library, both at the Civic Centre; in Rotten Row. The city was laid out with large open spaces like the 68ha National Botanic Garden with more than 900 species of wild trees and shrubs from all over the country. The Mukuvisi Woodlands is 277 hectares of remarkably preserved natural woodland that stances astride the banks of the small Mukuvisi stream. A variety of bird and of wild animal species such as giraffe, zebra, impala, tsessche, wildebeest, bushbuck, steenbuck, reed buck and eland can be viewed. If you want to experience shopping the way it is traditionally done in many African countries, you need to stroll around at the open flea-market at Mbare. Here tourists can feast their eyes on a colourful array of baskets, food, clothing and other items. The Kopje, a granite hill rising above the south-west corner of central Harare, is a great place to go for views of the city.

Harare has a pleasant and healthy humid subtropical climate. The average annual temperature is 17.95°C, rather low for the tropics, and this is due to its high altitude position and the prevalence of a cool south-easterly airflow. There are three main seasons: a warm, wet season from November to March/April; a cool, dry season from May to August (corresponding to winter in the Southern Hemisphere); and a hot, dry season in September/October. Daily temperature ranges are about 7°C to 20°C in July (the coldest month), about 13°C to 28°C in October (the hottest month) and about 15.5°C to 25°C in January (midsummer). Come and visit our beautiful country and experience our great hospitality.

Some Pics - Harare CBD....

Welcome to My Blog

Thank you for finding time to visit my blog. This blog is all about our country Zimbabwe. I will be showcasing what we have to offer to outside visitors as a country. Zimbabwe is a landlocked country bordered by South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique and Zambia. Despite being landlocked, the country is endowed with beautiful scenic views, natural landmarks, wildlife, abundant mineral resources and very educated workforce.

I will share with you what makes us tick as a nation, our heritage, natural landmarks, wildlife, culural dances, and all the tourist attractions dotted across the country. Please browse through and enjoy what we have to offer.

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