Below is the weekly schedule of main airlines which are offering flights to Harare:
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Kenya Airways has daily flights to the city from Heathrow, Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham.
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South African Airways offers flights from Heathrow and Manchester on daily basis.
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Ethiopian Airlines flights only depart daily from Heathrow Airport.
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British Airways operates Harare flights on daily basis from Glasgow, Manchester and Heathrow Airports.
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With Air France you can get flights from London City, Heathrow, Glasgow, Birmingham and Manchester Airports. All of these have a daily flight to Harare city.
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Emirates Airlines also gives you choice in selecting your nearest airport for Harare flights. Its daily flights are available at Heathrow, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and Gatwick.
Whether you are visiting your family or on vacations in Harare, baggage allowance is a major deal maker or breaker for booking tickets. Most travellers prefer those airlines which offer large baggage allowance on their flights. We have listed below baggage allowance of well-reputed airlines:
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When you choose South African Airways, you can take 1 bag of 23kg in economy class and 2 bags of 32kg each in business class.
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On Kenya Airways flights, economy class travellers can take 2 bags of 23kg each and premier world travellers are allowed to take 2 bags of 32kg each.
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Ethiopian Airlines has baggage allowance of 1 bag of 23kg for economy class and 32kg for business class.
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British Airways allows one piece of 23kg for economy class, two pieces of 32kg each for business class and three pieces of 32kg each for first class.
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With Emirates Airlines, you are allowed to take 35kg in economy class (depending on fare type), 40kg in business class and 50kg in first class.
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When you travel with Qatar Airways, you can take 32kg in economy class, 40kg in business class and 50kg in first class.
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Baggage allowance of KLM is 12kg in economy class and 18kg in business class.
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Etihad Airways allows you to take one bag of 23kg in economy class, 2 bags of up to 32kg each in business and first class
Spring and winter seasons are best for visiting Harare. You can get cheap flights to Harare if you book flights between January to February, later from Mid April to June 2017 . and then from September to November 2017. During the UK holiday months of April, July 2017 , August and December, most people want to visit their home in Harare. These months constitute peak season for Harare.It is advisable to book in advance for these travel busy months. Travel House team works hard to get special bargained airfare deals for Harare from different airlines. This facilitates our clients to visit Harare in peak season but on reasonable flight prices. So, you can find an ideal summer flight deal or Christmas flights to Harare from major UK airports.
Travelhouseuk proudly offers our services for flights from Harare to UK as well . Just let us know the proposed travelling dates of your family , we will book , issue tickets and will look after until your loved ones arrive here in UK .
Harare has plenty of guesthouses, safari lodges, budget and luxury hotels available. All of these options can be found around the city center and commercial areas. Some of them boast a swimming pool, Wi-Fi, spa, hotel and sports facilities. Few international hotel chains are also offering services in Zimbabwe capital.
If you are on a business trip, you can opt to stay in hotels located in the commercial zone. These hotels have furnished rooms with en-suite bathrooms. Business travellers can also stay in guesthouses. Some of which also offer breakfast included in the price.
Hostels and backpacker lodges are also available in the city. The most favorite accommodation option for backpackers is the Small World Backpackers Lodge which is located near the Avondale Shopping Centre.
Harare has not only modern infrastructure but also many old buildings which depict country's culture and history. The city is also surrounded by many natural wonders. Here are few must to visit places in Harare:
National Gallery of Zimbabwe: The exhibits at the gallery showcase classic and contemporary African art. National Gallery Zimbabwe has stone sculptures, cravings, photos, masks and paintings. It is located in the Harare Gardens. There is an excellent book and crafts shop attached to the gallery.
Epworth Balancing Rocks: These rocks are located in the southeast of Harare in Epworth on 13km drive. The Epworth Balancing Rocks are more popular than other balancing rocks in Zimbabwe as they have appeared on country's currency notes.
Mukuvisi Woodlands: This natural reserve is best for watching giraffe, ostrich, elephants and impala. It is located just 7km away from the city center. You can view either from the platforms, on foot, horse safari or on a bicycle. It has also some endemic bird species.
There are plenty of international and local restaurants in Harare. Following are best in town:
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Garwe - Traditional Zimbabwean Cuisine
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Butcher's Kitchen - Steakhouse
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Chang Thai - Thai Cuisine
Harare is the official host to many international events and festivals. Most popular among these are given below:
Harare Jazz Festival:? The month of April is quite busier than other months for Harare. Lots of festivals happen during this part of year. Annual Jazz festival is one of them which occurs between April 15th and 16th. Renowned African bands and musicians perform at the event and proceeds are donated to charity.
Harare International Food Festival: Now this one is a must to attend for all food lovers. The event takes place in the month of November. It has positively impacted the regional gourmet scene. Local and international chefs showcase their skills in Harare International Food Festival. You can get your hands on best wine and cuisine.
Harare International Festival of Arts: It is another festival happening in the month of April. The Harare International Festival of Arts is one of the major events of Zimbabwe. Local and international performers in the genres of visual arts, theater and music participate in the event.
