Getting around in Harare

Harare is spread out and most visitors get around by car. The city centre is walkable by day; the northern suburbs, where many restaurants and lodges are, are best reached by car or taxi.

From the airport

Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport is about 15 km south-east of the city centre. Arrange a pick-up with your hotel or lodge before you land, or use a registered airport taxi. Agree the fare before you set off.

Taxis and ride-hailing

Ride-hailing apps operate in Harare and are a convenient way to get between suburbs; ask your hotel which ones work best at the moment. Metered taxis are less common, so agree a price first.

Kombis

Commuter minibuses (kombis) are the cheapest way around and run on fixed routes into the city centre. They are busy and informal; most visitors stick to taxis, especially at night.

Driving

Zimbabwe drives on the left. Watch for potholes and traffic lights that are out during power cuts, when junctions work as four-way stops. Avoid driving between towns after dark.