Private Harare Wildlife Tour: Three Parks in One Day

You can handle snakes and see lions in the same afternoon.

A private guided tour of Harare visiting three wildlife parks in five to seven hours: the Lion and Cheetah Park for a drive-through and enclosure viewing, Snake World for a guided reptile tour with optional handling, and Kuimba Shiri Bird Park for a walking tour through aviaries. Private transportation, entrance fees, bottled water, coffee or tea, and an English, Portuguese or Hindi-speaking guide are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit three wildlife parks in Harare

• Drive through Lion and Cheetah Park
• Explore animal enclosures with guide
• Tour Snake World and see reptiles
• Handle chameleons and snakes (optional)
• Walk through Kuimba Shiri Bird Park
• Learn about bird conservation
• Watch bird fly display (weekends)
• Relax at on-site restaurant

The experience

The day starts at the Lion and Cheetah Park, where a guided drive-through takes you through designated areas to watch lions, cheetahs, giraffes, antelope and zebras in a natural setting. After the drive, you explore the other side of the park on foot, viewing animals in spacious enclosures while a park guide explains the behavior and needs of each species. The gift shop sits on-site if you want to pick up souvenirs before moving on.

Snake World comes next. A guide walks you through a collection of non-venomous and venomous snakes, as well as other reptiles, explaining their behavior, habitats and conservation. You observe the creatures safely in glass aquariums, and subject to park management approval, you can handle chameleons and non-venomous snakes for photos. This is the stop where most travelers get their most unexpected moment of the day.

The final stop is Kuimba Shiri Bird Park, founded in 1994 on the shores of Lake Chivero. A walking tour takes you through landscaped aviaries to see exotic and indigenous birds up close, with a guide sharing information about bird behavior and conservation. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, a bird fly display runs at 16:00 (weather permitting). The on-site restaurant offers a quiet place to rest with lunch, coffee or snacks before heading back.

What’s included

• Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• entrance fees to Lion and Cheetah Park, Snake World, and Kuimba Shiri Bird Park.
• bottled water.
• coffee and tea.
• and a guide fluent in English, Portuguese or Hindi.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (19 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 80 years) · Youth (11 to 18 years) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Infant (under 3)

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.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to visit three separate parks in one day with a private vehicle that lets you control the pace and timing between stops.

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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 (11 to 18 years); Child (3 to 10 years); Infant (under 3).

Can I handle animals at Snake World?

Snake World allows visitors to handle chameleons and non-venomous snakes for photos, subject to park management approval at the time of your visit.

What birds will I see at Kuimba Shiri Bird Park?

Kuimba Shiri holds a wide variety of exotic and indigenous bird species in landscaped aviaries. The park's birds have been featured in BBC documentaries including The Life of Birds and Eagles with David Attenborough.

Is the guide included in the price?

Yes, a knowledgeable guide is included throughout the tour and speaks English, Portuguese or Hindi.

What's included in the tour package?

Private transportation, entrance fees to all three parks, bottled water, and coffee or tea are included. You arrange your own meals beyond the beverages provided.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs five to seven hours depending on how long you spend at each park and whether you catch the bird fly display on a weekend or public holiday.