Harare Kopje
The Kopje
A small rocky hill southwest of the city centre, where the city began. The summit offers views over the Harare skyline and is best at sunset.
Harare Kopje (kopje means 'small hill') was the first settlement in Harare. In 1890, a British pioneer column established Fort Salisbury nearby, and the city grew from there. The hilltop has a monument and viewing platforms overlooking the city's high-rise buildings, the distant highlands and the Mbare neighbourhood to the southwest. At the foot of the hill, the old commercial district around Kopje still retains some colonial-era buildings. Entry is free and you can reach the top by car. Security in the area is only fair, so it is advisable to visit in a group during daylight and not to linger on the hill after dark.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences
- Harare Gardens
- National Gallery of Zimbabwe
- Eastgate Centre
- Mbare Musika
- National Botanic Garden
- National Heroes' Acre
- Mukuvisi Woodlands