Minus 50 TRIPS OUT OF HARARE
DOMBORIRA
Most might not have heard about this place, not shocking
at all. It is located 28 km off the Mutare road from Harare, just before
central Ruwa. Seven San rock art sites along some nature trails are included in
this nature park. Since it has a big "jungle gym," braai/picnic area,
some animals, an aerial slide, pool table, croquet, and mini-golf, it's very
child-friendly. You can bring your food or you can buy braai packs and soft
drinks there. Pre-booking is vitally important.
MBIZI
GAME PARK
Next destination, Mbizi Game park! Located 22 km
outside Harare on the Twentydales Rd is quiet ground, full of mystery and
self-contained cottages, for every visitor's comfort. If you are into Game
drives, fishing, canoeing, bush walks, and viewing of rock painting then you
should start planning for this weekend! In the tea garden, you can bring your
picnic or buy refreshments.
BALLY
VAUGHAN AND MWANGA LODGE
There is a game park on the property neighbouring
Mwanga Lodge and it provides lodging, elephant rides, canoeing, game drives,
and walks. You can do a day safari that includes an animal sanctuary tour,
morning tea, an elephant ride, a canoe trip, lunch, and a game drive. You can
view lions, hyenas, monkeys at very reasonable prices at the Bally Vaughan
Animal Sanctuary too. It’s just located 40 km from Harare off the Shamva Rd.
BUSHMAN
ROCKS SAFARIS AND WINERY
Another place located 40 km out of Harare, off the
Mutare Road is this boutique winery that has an interesting package. A
restaurant, game park, fishing field, canoeing, rock art, horse riding,
accommodation, and polo grounds are also included in this "boutique
winery," all set around a dam in the serene Nyamasanga River Valley. In
the thatched lodges which overlook the lakes and valley, accommodation is
available. Pre-booking is crucial for any visit so pick up the phone and book
an appointment!