Travel journals
Stories, guides and reporting about travelling Zimbabwe.
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Harare Street Name ChangesAfter Zimbabwe attained independence in 1980, names of some streets in Harare were changed to suit the new dispensation. Below are some of the street name changes... OLD NAME NEW NAME North Avenue.......Cities & Towns27 October 2016Alexandra ParkA low-density, leafy residential suburb in the north of Harare. The suburb was originally set-up after WWII. The government of the time promised servicemen plots of half-acre land once the war was ove...Places27 October 2016Emerald HillA north-western suburb of Harare, named so because of either (A) the green color of the hill due to the large number of trees or (B) a possible Irish connection – many of the roads in the suburb have....Places27 October 2016HighfieldThe second-oldest high-density suburb (“township”) in Harare, established c. 1930. It was established for black settlement during the colonial Rhodesia era. Highfield was primarily set up by the white...Places27 October 2016WaterfallsA residential suburb in the south of Harare. The neighbourhoods within Waterfalls are Derbyshire, Grobbie Park, Houghton Park, Induna Park, Midlands, Mainway Meadows, Malvern (named after Sir Godfrey....Places27 October 2016
Waverly HotelCome for your 58 rooms available accomodation .Single room $20,Double room $25,Special room $30 (more…)Hotels & Lodges26 October 2016
Mangwe Police StationMangwe Police Station Telephone 019-2578Places25 October 2016
AvondaleAvondale is a suburb of Harare, Zimbabwe, located about 3.5 kilometres (2 mi) north of Harare city centre. It is the earliest suburb established in Harare, having been laid out in 1903. Prior to becom...Places21 October 2016
Empire SuitesEmpire Suites provides four star accommodation and is strategically situated in the CBD area.We are five minutes away walking distance from the ZITF, shopping centre and restaurants.We provide beautif...Hotels & Lodges21 October 2016
Bulawayo Central Police StationBulawayo Central Police Station Telephone 09 71515/09 66306 Bulawayo Central Address Bulawayo CentralPlaces21 October 2016
Christmas Pass Hotel & CasinoChristmas Pass hotel is set in a leafy mountain pass 8 km from Mutare, the capital of Manicaland province, due east of Harare .Luxuriously perched on the Christmas pass hills, which got their name fro...Hotels & Lodges20 October 2016
Chibanguza Hotel & CasinoChibanguza hotel offers the best and modern hotel facilities in a rural setting. Set in Murewa centre, which is just 45-minute drive away from Harare, being 86 km along Harare - Nyamapanda road, the h...Hotels & Lodges20 October 2016
Mazowe Hotel and CasinoMazowe Hotel and Casino is set in the picturesque Mazowe valley, about 38 km along Harare-Bindura road. It is conveniently nestled between mountains and surrounded by indigenous trees in the valley. T...Hotels & Lodges20 October 2016
Hunyani Hills HotelHunyani Hills Hotel facilitates Weddings,Conferences,Workshops,Ala’carte restuarant,cocktail parties&birthday parties. Telephone Address 186 2nd street EXT AvondaleHotels & Lodges20 October 2016
Queens HotelThe Queens hotel has always been synonimous with comfort,cleanliness and affordability. Address: 81 Kaguvi S t(Cnr R.Mugabe St)Hotels & Lodges20 October 2016
HarareSituated in the north-east of the country in the heart of historic Mashonaland, the city has an estimated population of 1,606,000 (2009), with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan area (2006). Administrative...Cities & Towns20 October 2016
Bronte HotelBronte Hotel is an oasis of tranquility,renowned for its beautifull gardens and relaxed atmosphere.Hotels & Lodges20 October 2016
Embassy of Japan in ZimbabweJapan’s embassy in Harare is the only Japanese representation in ZimbabwePlaces17 October 2016
Rainbow TowersThe Rainbow Towers Hotel and Conference Centre is set amongst indigenous trees in park- like grounds, within a walking distance from Harare's Central Business District and 17 km from the airport. The....Hotels & Lodges13 October 2016
Harare International AirportThe airport is the largest airport in the country and serves as the base of Air Zimbabwe. The airport is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe. History: The HIA formerly Salisbury Airpo...Places13 October 2016
Chronological Table of ZimbabwePre 2000BC During this period the country was inhabited by stone age people 2000BC-1000AD Bantu people migrate south from Central and East Africa to Southern Africa; around the same time the iron age....History13 October 2016
ZimbabweZimbabwe is 390,757 sq km and is bordered on all sides by other countries (Zambia in the north, South Africa in the South, Botswana in the west and Mozambique and Malawi in the east). Name Of Zimbabwe...Places13 August 2016
Gonarezhou National ParkGonarezhou National Park is situated in the south eastern lowveld of Zimbabwe and covers an area in excess of 5 000 square kilometres. "Gonarezhou" meaning "Place of many Elephants" is an extremely sc...Places12 August 2016
Nyanga National ParkRolling green hills and perennial rivers transverse the 47 000 hectare Park. Altitudes between 1 800 and 2 593 metres provide cool weather and fresh mountain air, perfect for rest and relaxation. With...Places12 August 2016
Waverly HotelCome for your 58 rooms available accomodation .Single room $20,Double room $25,Special room $30 (more…)Hotels & Lodges26 October 2016Mangwe Police StationMangwe Police Station Telephone 019-2578Places25 October 2016AvondaleAvondale is a suburb of Harare, Zimbabwe, located about 3.5 kilometres (2 mi) north of Harare city centre. It is the earliest suburb established in Harare, having been laid out in 1903. Prior to becom...Places21 October 2016Empire SuitesEmpire Suites provides four star accommodation and is strategically situated in the CBD area.We are five minutes away walking distance from the ZITF, shopping centre and restaurants.We provide beautif...Hotels & Lodges21 October 2016Bulawayo Central Police StationBulawayo Central Police Station Telephone 09 71515/09 66306 Bulawayo Central Address Bulawayo CentralPlaces21 October 2016Christmas Pass Hotel & CasinoChristmas Pass hotel is set in a leafy mountain pass 8 km from Mutare, the capital of Manicaland province, due east of Harare .Luxuriously perched on the Christmas pass hills, which got their name fro...Hotels & Lodges20 October 2016Chibanguza Hotel & CasinoChibanguza hotel offers the best and modern hotel facilities in a rural setting. Set in Murewa centre, which is just 45-minute drive away from Harare, being 86 km along Harare - Nyamapanda road, the h...Hotels & Lodges20 October 2016Mazowe Hotel and CasinoMazowe Hotel and Casino is set in the picturesque Mazowe valley, about 38 km along Harare-Bindura road. It is conveniently nestled between mountains and surrounded by indigenous trees in the valley. T...Hotels & Lodges20 October 2016Hunyani Hills HotelHunyani Hills Hotel facilitates Weddings,Conferences,Workshops,Ala’carte restuarant,cocktail parties&birthday parties. Telephone Address 186 2nd street EXT AvondaleHotels & Lodges20 October 2016Queens HotelThe Queens hotel has always been synonimous with comfort,cleanliness and affordability. Address: 81 Kaguvi S t(Cnr R.Mugabe St)Hotels & Lodges20 October 2016HarareSituated in the north-east of the country in the heart of historic Mashonaland, the city has an estimated population of 1,606,000 (2009), with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan area (2006). Administrative...Cities & Towns20 October 2016Bronte HotelBronte Hotel is an oasis of tranquility,renowned for its beautifull gardens and relaxed atmosphere.Hotels & Lodges20 October 2016Embassy of Japan in ZimbabweJapan’s embassy in Harare is the only Japanese representation in ZimbabwePlaces17 October 2016Rainbow TowersThe Rainbow Towers Hotel and Conference Centre is set amongst indigenous trees in park- like grounds, within a walking distance from Harare's Central Business District and 17 km from the airport. The....Hotels & Lodges13 October 2016Harare International AirportThe airport is the largest airport in the country and serves as the base of Air Zimbabwe. The airport is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe. History: The HIA formerly Salisbury Airpo...Places13 October 2016Chronological Table of ZimbabwePre 2000BC During this period the country was inhabited by stone age people 2000BC-1000AD Bantu people migrate south from Central and East Africa to Southern Africa; around the same time the iron age....History13 October 2016ZimbabweZimbabwe is 390,757 sq km and is bordered on all sides by other countries (Zambia in the north, South Africa in the South, Botswana in the west and Mozambique and Malawi in the east). Name Of Zimbabwe...Places13 August 2016Gonarezhou National ParkGonarezhou National Park is situated in the south eastern lowveld of Zimbabwe and covers an area in excess of 5 000 square kilometres. "Gonarezhou" meaning "Place of many Elephants" is an extremely sc...Places12 August 2016Nyanga National ParkRolling green hills and perennial rivers transverse the 47 000 hectare Park. Altitudes between 1 800 and 2 593 metres provide cool weather and fresh mountain air, perfect for rest and relaxation. With...Places12 August 2016