Harare route: City Centre to Sam Levy's Village & Avondale
Explore the upscale side of Harare, Zimbabwe on this 27.8 km route through the capital's premium shopping and lifestyle destinations. The journey connects Harare City Centre with Sam Levy's Village, a sprawling shopping complex featuring international brands and local retailers, and continues to Avondale Market, showcasing the diverse commercial landscape of Zimbabwe's largest city.
- Distance
- 27.8 km
- Duration
- 5 h 34 min
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Harare city exploration begins
- End
- Bulawayo
- Stops
- 5
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Harare city exploration begins
- Harare City Centre — Capital city of Zimbabwe where the traveler begins exploration
- Sam Levy's Village — Premier shopping mall in Harare, described as the best shopping destination in Zimbabwe
- Avondale Market — Local market area in Harare featured in the luxury and lifestyle exploration
- Bulawayo — Second largest city in Zimbabwe mentioned in context of currency acceptance
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Bolt ride-sharing app works in Harare. Local prices: $3 for economy, $4 for Bolt option, $5 for Excel car. In Drive also operates but uses a negotiation/bidding system rather than fixed pricing.
- Transport
- No traditional yellow taxi system or taxi apps like Uber available. Walking up to people and negotiating fares directly is a viable option for transportation.
- Food
- Pistachio Cafe at Sam Levy's Village offers high-quality brunch and coffee. Croissants ~$5, meals $8-$15, cappuccino $3 (regular) or $3.50 (large). Recommended: avocado toast with poached eggs and bacon on sourdough.
- Food
- Sam Levy's Village has extensive shopping and dining options including Pick and Pay supermarket with fresh produce, multiple fast-food chains (Roco Mama, Lugard Polo), and cafes. Well-organized with fresh vegetables, meat, and prepared foods.
- Save money
- Bring US dollars in cash. Zimbabwe's local currency (ZWL/ZiG) has limited circulation. Businesses, taxi drivers, and vendors prefer US dollars. Paying in USD may cost more than local prices but ensures acceptance.
- Tip
- Sam Levy's Village features European-style architecture with open-air walkable shopping areas and a clock tower square. Lacks covered areas, so weather during rainy season may affect shopping experience.
- Timing
- Visit Sam Levy's Village during dry season (current footage shows excellent weather). Rainy season may present challenges due to open-air design with limited covered walkways between shops.
- Tip
- Use Holafly eSIM for internet access. Discount code 'DAVUD' provides 5% off. Useful for navigation and ride-sharing apps in Zimbabwe.
Video on this route
Rich & Luxury Side Of Zimbabwe Nobody Shows You - Harare, Sam Levy's Village, Avondale Market 🇿🇼