Private Harare City Tour: Wildlife, Art & Iconic Landmarks

Wildlife, stone sculptures, and the city in one afternoon

A private half-day tour of Harare combines a nature drive through Haka Game Park where zebra, giraffe, and over 280 bird species roam, a stop at the Chiremba Balancing Rocks, Zimbabwe's iconic granite formations, and time at Chapungu Sculpture Park to see Shona stone sculpture art. The tour ends with a drive or walk through Harare's CBD to experience local street life. Your guide speaks English, Portuguese, or Hindi, and pickup is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Harare's wildlife and landmarks

• Drive to Haka Game Park
• Nature drive and walk to see wildlife
• Drive to Chiremba Balancing Rocks
• Visit Balancing Rocks and view rock art
• Visit Chapungu Sculpture Park
• Drive through Harare CBD and explore city

The experience

If you've just arrived in Harare or have a free afternoon, this tour packs four distinct stops into a single outing without the logistics of arranging transport yourself. You start with a nature drive through Haka Game Park, where the vehicle moves slowly enough to spot wildlife (zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, impala, eland, and over 280 bird species) in their natural habitat. A nature walk follows, letting you step out and move closer to the animals and the landscape itself.

From there, you head to the Chiremba Balancing Rocks, the granite formations that appear on Zimbabwean currency and have become a symbol of the country's resilience. The boulders sit in gravity-defying stacks, shaped by millions of years of weathering, and the site holds ancient San rock art and panoramic views of the surrounding terrain. Chapungu Sculpture Park comes next, a landscaped garden in Msasa that houses one of Zimbabwe's most recognized collections of Shona stone sculpture: work known internationally for its spiritual storytelling and technical mastery.

The tour closes with a drive or walk through Harare's CBD, depending on what you prefer. You'll see how the city moves: locals shopping, eating, navigating the everyday rhythm of the capital. If you want to stop for coffee, snacks, or souvenirs, your guide can arrange that. The whole experience runs five to seven hours, and the air-conditioned vehicle means you're not exposed to the heat between stops.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle.
• pickup from your hotel or location in Harare.
• live guide in your choice of English, Portuguese, or Hindi.
• nature drive and walk at Haka Game Park.
• entry to Chiremba Balancing Rocks.
• entry to Chapungu Sculpture Park.
• drive or walk through Harare's CBD with optional stops for coffee, snacks, shopping, or souvenirs.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 61 years) · Senior (62 to 80 years) · Youth (8 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 7 years) · Infant (under 2)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Portuguese and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 39 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 17 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Mr Eatravel

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English, Portuguese, or Hindi, so you can follow the commentary in whichever language suits you. The private vehicle and fixed itinerary mean you move at a steady pace through all four stops without waiting for other groups or adjusting to a shared schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Portuguese and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 17 years); Child (2 to 7 years); Infant (under 2).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of wildlife will I actually see at Haka Game Park?

Haka Game Park is home to zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, impala, eland, tsessebe, and kudu, along with over 280 bird species. The nature drive and walk give you chances to spot them in their natural surroundings, though sightings depend on the day and the animals' movement.

What are the Chiremba Balancing Rocks and why are they famous?

The Chiremba Balancing Rocks are iconic granite formations near Harare where massive boulders sit in seemingly impossible stacks, created by millions of years of weathering and erosion. They appear on Zimbabwean currency and hold ancient San rock art, making them both a natural wonder and a national symbol.

What will I see at Chapungu Sculpture Park?

Chapungu Sculpture Park showcases an extraordinary collection of Shona stone sculptures set within landscaped gardens in Msasa, Harare. The works represent Zimbabwe's world-renowned stone sculpture heritage and the spiritual storytelling traditions of Shona artists.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to participate.