Mbare Musika
Harare's largest and oldest market and long-distance bus station, lined with stalls selling produce, second-hand clothes, crafts and herbs. The most authentic local experience in the city.
Mbare is Harare's oldest high-density suburb, and Mbare Musika is the country's largest wholesale market for farm produce as well as the main long-distance bus terminal. The market is divided into sections selling fruit and vegetables, dried fish, second-hand clothing and traditional herbal remedies. A craft area offers stone carvings, wood carvings, woven baskets and wire toys at prices far lower than in tourist areas. The market is extremely crowded and noisy, so it is best to visit in the morning with a local guide. Carry only small amounts of cash, keep an eye on your phone and always ask permission before taking photos. It is about a 10-minute drive from the city centre.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Harare Kopje
- Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences
- Eastgate Centre
- National Gallery of Zimbabwe
- Harare Gardens
- Mukuvisi Woodlands
- National Heroes' Acre
- National Botanic Garden