Msasa Cottage Guide Book
Wild Life
The are a number of Game Reserves and Wildlife Sanctuary's on the outskirts of Harare that are well worth a visit.
25km from the city centre, Twala Trust Animal Sanctuary is a non profit organisation that provides a safe haven for animals and birds in need. Guest can enjoy a day out in the country-side and interact with a wide variety of animals. Horas the one-armed monkey is a firm favorite among guests and is always up to something :) Tea and coffee facilities are available, ideal picnic spot too. Booking is essential.
Twala Trust Animal Sanctuary
25km from the city centre, Twala Trust Animal Sanctuary is a non profit organisation that provides a safe haven for animals and birds in need. Guest can enjoy a day out in the country-side and interact with a wide variety of animals. Horas the one-armed monkey is a firm favorite among guests and is always up to something :) Tea and coffee facilities are available, ideal picnic spot too. Booking is essential.
Within 100km from Harare City Centre, Imire offers guests an opportunity to get up close and personal with Zimbabwe's wildlife. The park has a wide variety of wildlife including Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Antelope, Giraffe and Zebra. Run by the Travers family who have a long history of conservation in Zimbabwe, the park is actively involved in Rhino conservation. Day trips and over night stays are available. Booking Essential
Imire Game Park
Bridge RoadWithin 100km from Harare City Centre, Imire offers guests an opportunity to get up close and personal with Zimbabwe's wildlife. The park has a wide variety of wildlife including Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Antelope, Giraffe and Zebra. Run by the Travers family who have a long history of conservation in Zimbabwe, the park is actively involved in Rhino conservation. Day trips and over night stays are available. Booking Essential
Situated within the Harare city limits, Mukuvisi Woodlands the park is home to a wide variety of plains game, including giraffe, zebras and a selection of antelope. The is even a resident crocodile. The woodlands are ideal for walks and picnics. Horse and pony rides are available as well. Booking is not required, although activities may fill up over weekends.
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Rừng Mukuvisi
Hillside RoadSituated within the Harare city limits, Mukuvisi Woodlands the park is home to a wide variety of plains game, including giraffe, zebras and a selection of antelope. The is even a resident crocodile. The woodlands are ideal for walks and picnics. Horse and pony rides are available as well. Booking is not required, although activities may fill up over weekends.
Lake Chivero National Park offers a wide variety of activities, if you have free day in Harare its worth a visit. The national park run a successful Rhino conservation project, and the park is well stocked with local wildlife, perfect for game drives. The Lion Park which is situated at Chivero is also worth a visit, and the zoo area include a number of animals that require rehabilitation. Lion feeding is done several days a week in the late afternoon, if you are lucky enough to catch it is quite a spectacle. Kuimba Shiri is a Bird Park & Sanctuary that is also situated at Lake Chivero and if you are making a trip out to the lake be sure to pop in there as well. They have an amazing selection of birds, and often in the late afternoons they fly the birds of prey which is well worth watching. Basic teas and lunches are served at the bird park. Those heading out to Chivero should also stop in at the Snake Park which is situated just before the lake. Unfortunately the water quality of the lake is poor at the moment so water sports and fishing etc. is not advisable. Booking is not required unless for specific activities.
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Lake Chivero National Park
Lake Chivero National Park offers a wide variety of activities, if you have free day in Harare its worth a visit. The national park run a successful Rhino conservation project, and the park is well stocked with local wildlife, perfect for game drives. The Lion Park which is situated at Chivero is also worth a visit, and the zoo area include a number of animals that require rehabilitation. Lion feeding is done several days a week in the late afternoon, if you are lucky enough to catch it is quite a spectacle. Kuimba Shiri is a Bird Park & Sanctuary that is also situated at Lake Chivero and if you are making a trip out to the lake be sure to pop in there as well. They have an amazing selection of birds, and often in the late afternoons they fly the birds of prey which is well worth watching. Basic teas and lunches are served at the bird park. Those heading out to Chivero should also stop in at the Snake Park which is situated just before the lake. Unfortunately the water quality of the lake is poor at the moment so water sports and fishing etc. is not advisable. Booking is not required unless for specific activities.
Local Restaurants & Coffee Shops
Vanilla Moon is a reasonably priced coffee shop and restaurant in a laid back garden setting. Ideal for families with young children. They have recently added a delicious sushi menu which is available on Fridays and Saturdays. There is a hairdresser (Masters Touch) and beauty spar (Gogo Judy +263 774125802) on the premises as well as a chocolatier.
Vanilla Moon
64 Seagrave RdVanilla Moon is a reasonably priced coffee shop and restaurant in a laid back garden setting. Ideal for families with young children. They have recently added a delicious sushi menu which is available on Fridays and Saturdays. There is a hairdresser (Masters Touch) and beauty spar (Gogo Judy +263 774125802) on the premises as well as a chocolatier.
Popular among locals, the Bottom Draw is a quaint family restaurant and coffee shop set in a beautiful old English style garden, with Silky chickens roaming freely. Perfect for families with children.The Wednesday morning farmers market is a must visit! There is also a small variety of local craft shops and a wine shop on the premises as well as a small beauty spar.
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Bottom Drawer
14 Maasdorp AvenuePopular among locals, the Bottom Draw is a quaint family restaurant and coffee shop set in a beautiful old English style garden, with Silky chickens roaming freely. Perfect for families with children.The Wednesday morning farmers market is a must visit! There is also a small variety of local craft shops and a wine shop on the premises as well as a small beauty spar.
The Rose Cafe set within the Golden Stairs Nursery's manicured gardens is an ideal spot for a light lunch or coffee. Within walking distance from Msasa Cottage this cafe' is a firm favourite. The garden nursery also houses a local farm produce ship, a craft shop, hardware shop and a beautiful local art gallery.
Golden Stairs Nursery
72 Second St ExtThe Rose Cafe set within the Golden Stairs Nursery's manicured gardens is an ideal spot for a light lunch or coffee. Within walking distance from Msasa Cottage this cafe' is a firm favourite. The garden nursery also houses a local farm produce ship, a craft shop, hardware shop and a beautiful local art gallery.
If you have a sweet tooth, Classic Desserts is a MUST visit. This hidden gem serves up decedent treats and snack meals.
Classic Desserts
Churchill AvenueIf you have a sweet tooth, Classic Desserts is a MUST visit. This hidden gem serves up decedent treats and snack meals.
Things to Do in & Around Emerald Hill
There are quite a number of things to do in the neighborhood, we have included a few of our favorites.
Prices Golf Range is within walking distance from Msasa Cottage. Golf clubs available for hire and drinks and snacks on sale at the range.
Prices Avenue Golf Range
Prices AvenuePrices Golf Range is within walking distance from Msasa Cottage. Golf clubs available for hire and drinks and snacks on sale at the range.
Within walking distance from Msasa Cottage, Kingfisher Park (the Fish Farm to locals) is an ideal place to spend the day. Fishing equipment and canoe hire available (Fees charged for fish caught). Braai facilities, picnic spots and playground amenities available. Very quiet on week days but can get quite crowded over weekends.
Kingfisher Park
Prices AvenueWithin walking distance from Msasa Cottage, Kingfisher Park (the Fish Farm to locals) is an ideal place to spend the day. Fishing equipment and canoe hire available (Fees charged for fish caught). Braai facilities, picnic spots and playground amenities available. Very quiet on week days but can get quite crowded over weekends.
Innovate is a Sport Center that offers a wide range of facilities, including a gym, tennis courts, swimming pool and health bar. It is situated within walking distance of Msasa Cottage and ideal for those wishing to stay active during their visit.
Innovate High Performance Centre
The ChaseInnovate is a Sport Center that offers a wide range of facilities, including a gym, tennis courts, swimming pool and health bar. It is situated within walking distance of Msasa Cottage and ideal for those wishing to stay active during their visit.
A few minutes drive from Emerald Hill, the local amateur theatre often has productions running which are always great fun. An excellent evening out for those visiting, and an opportunity to experience local talent and interact with the community. The Film Society of Harare also use the theater to screen interesting movies so its always worth checking out what's on. For information and bookings visit www.thespotlight.co.zw
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Reps Theatre
A few minutes drive from Emerald Hill, the local amateur theatre often has productions running which are always great fun. An excellent evening out for those visiting, and an opportunity to experience local talent and interact with the community. The Film Society of Harare also use the theater to screen interesting movies so its always worth checking out what's on. For information and bookings visit www.thespotlight.co.zw
Neighborhoods
Emerald Hill is a quiet leafy suburb ten minutes from the Harare City Center.
Emerald Hill