The 6 Best Harare Tours & Day Trips

1.Harare City Tour & Zimbabwe Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews · from $128Our pick

Spend a full day seeing Harare from its civic heart to its local markets and nearby rock formations. Your guide covers Zimbabwe’s pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial past, religious life, daily city life, cave paintings, and local culture. Hotel pickup, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle, and parking are included.

“The tour guide failed to show on the designated day and time and we had to make alternative arrangements. I have requested a full refund.”

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2.HARARE CITY TOUR ADVENTURES !!

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 7 hours · from $150

Spend seven hours exploring Harare with Sir Lance Tours and Safaris. Visit Balancing Rocks, National Heroes Acre, Mbare, old city buildings, the National Gallery, Shona sculpture, and a local market. Transport, entry fees, refreshments, and hotel pickup are included. Lunch is separate.

“Sir Lance was the best host. He kept in touch prior to tour to confirm pick up time and place. He was punctual in picking us up. The tour was well structured as we got to see all different aspects of Harare. We had a great day and Sir Lance was very knowledgeable, funny and friendly and was happy to adept tour to suit us. A very good tour and the best guide.”

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3.Great Zimbabwe Tour from Harare

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $400Top rated

Travel from Harare to Great Zimbabwe with private transport, WiFi, lunch, and a guide at the ruins. Lesley handles the drive, while Tinashe is praised for bringing the monument to life. Add Masvingo, Lake Kyle, rhino, hippos, buffalo, and a dam visit for a full southern Zimbabwe weekend.

“The driver, Lesley, and the tour guide in the national monument are very nice and professional! Bonisa Excursions is a great choice if you are interested in visiting the site!”

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4.Half Day Outdoor Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $115

Join Sir Lance for a private four to five hour tour combining a guided drive through Harare with Lion Park Safari. You will see city landmarks, learn about Zimbabwean history and politics, and view lions, hyenas, and rescued animals on a game drive. Pickup, entry fees, park fees, snacks, and refreshments are included.

“Sir Lance was very accommodating and reached out to confirm pickup and drop-off shortly after I booked the activity. On the day of the activity, he was prompt, enthusiastic, funny, kind, flexible, and delivered a wonderful tour. I can’t recommend him enough!”

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5.MASVINGO; GREAT ZIMBABWE MONUMENT TOUR – FROM HARARE

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 14 hours · from $315

Leave Harare early for Great Zimbabwe, about 338 km away. English-speaking guide Brighton can lead you through the Hill Complex, museum, Great Enclosure, and Valley Ruins. The $315 tour includes transport, entry fees, water, refreshments, and hotel pickup, but expect a very long road day.

“The day trip was absolutely fantastic. It was full of so much joy, history and fun.”

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6.Victoria Falls and Harare Airport Transfers and Car Rentals

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $25Best value

Arrange a private airport transfer or rental vehicle in Victoria Falls or Harare. A driver meets you at arrivals with a name board, checks your voucher, and helps coordinate pickup details by WhatsApp. Vehicles are air-conditioned and equipped with Wi-Fi, with options suited to different group sizes and travel plans.

“Arriving at the Montreal Airport late and having to pick up a Car Rental was very stressful.”

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