Kalepu Cottage guidebook

Sherrie
Kalepu Cottage guidebook

Neighborhoods

Emerald Hill is a northern suburb of Harare. It is a small quiet leafy suburb with mostly 1 acre properties built on and around the hill. The Emerald Hill community is friendly, supportive and highly responsive to security concerns that may arise through a community sponsored emergency response team. Activities such as walking, running and cycling are perfectly safe throughout the day up until sunset.
Emerald Hill
Emerald Hill is a northern suburb of Harare. It is a small quiet leafy suburb with mostly 1 acre properties built on and around the hill. The Emerald Hill community is friendly, supportive and highly responsive to security concerns that may arise through a community sponsored emergency response team. Activities such as walking, running and cycling are perfectly safe throughout the day up until sunset.

Holistic Health & Wellbeing

During your stay at Kalepu Cottage be sure to book a massage with your hosts Sherrie or Sonya who are both qualified therapists and offer a full range of alternative treatments just a few paces from your doorstep! We can also arrange for the tables to be moved into your space. Couples massages are a must!
Musha Matombo
During your stay at Kalepu Cottage be sure to book a massage with your hosts Sherrie or Sonya who are both qualified therapists and offer a full range of alternative treatments just a few paces from your doorstep! We can also arrange for the tables to be moved into your space. Couples massages are a must!
Within reasonable walking distance or a short drive is this well equipped gym with swimming pool as well as a variety of classes that can include yoga and Zumba among other events.
Innovate High Performance Centre
The Chase
Within reasonable walking distance or a short drive is this well equipped gym with swimming pool as well as a variety of classes that can include yoga and Zumba among other events.
This is a place of peace and quiet for any golf lovers to practice. You can bring your kids along to play on the jungle gyms provided. There's a putting green to practice on, to improve your score. You can hire out the venue and braii stands. Wood can be provided. A large water slide, small jumping castle with a water slide can be hired. You can order hand crafted personalized cakes and cupcakes
Prices Avenue Golf Range
Prices Avenue
This is a place of peace and quiet for any golf lovers to practice. You can bring your kids along to play on the jungle gyms provided. There's a putting green to practice on, to improve your score. You can hire out the venue and braii stands. Wood can be provided. A large water slide, small jumping castle with a water slide can be hired. You can order hand crafted personalized cakes and cupcakes

Art Gallery

Just a short stroll around the corner, the Verandah Gallery is a small private gallery filled with a collection of carefully curated paintings, sculptures and gifts made by some of the most prominent Zimbabwean artists.
Verandah Gallery
16 Woodholme Rd
Just a short stroll around the corner, the Verandah Gallery is a small private gallery filled with a collection of carefully curated paintings, sculptures and gifts made by some of the most prominent Zimbabwean artists.
An independent, international, contemporary artist run gallery dedicated to supporting the professional and career development of the emerging generation of contemporary Zimbabwean artists.
First Floor Gallery Harare
An independent, international, contemporary artist run gallery dedicated to supporting the professional and career development of the emerging generation of contemporary Zimbabwean artists.
Check out current exhibitions as well as a small gift shop of local arts, crafts, books and sculptures.
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National Gallery of Zimbabwe
Park Lane
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Check out current exhibitions as well as a small gift shop of local arts, crafts, books and sculptures.

Food scene

Vanilla Moon is a quaint garden restaurant within reasonable walking distance from Kalepu Cottage. A great place for coffee or lunch. Kid friendly. There is also a hairdressing salon behind the restaurant.
Vanilla Moon
64 Seagrave Rd
Vanilla Moon is a quaint garden restaurant within reasonable walking distance from Kalepu Cottage. A great place for coffee or lunch. Kid friendly. There is also a hairdressing salon behind the restaurant.
Perfect for coffee connoisseurs and chocolate addicts! This small restaurant next to Arundel Shopping Centre is popular for it's great Zimbabwean coffee, Belgium chocolate, perfect croissants and simple but delicious breakfasts and lunches. Most seating is outdoors with a few tables inside.
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Cafe Veldemeers
50 Quorn Ave
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Perfect for coffee connoisseurs and chocolate addicts! This small restaurant next to Arundel Shopping Centre is popular for it's great Zimbabwean coffee, Belgium chocolate, perfect croissants and simple but delicious breakfasts and lunches. Most seating is outdoors with a few tables inside.
More than a bakery and more than baguettes! Breakfasts and lunch are also served in a small secluded garden. Right next door is an interesting art gallery and gift shop showcasing many items unique to Zimbabwe.
Cafe de Parìs
47 Falmouth Rd
More than a bakery and more than baguettes! Breakfasts and lunch are also served in a small secluded garden. Right next door is an interesting art gallery and gift shop showcasing many items unique to Zimbabwe.
Aroma Caffe is our top pick for a perfect dining experience for a special occasion. On the other side of town from Kalepu Cottage but well worth the planning and effort to get there. Owned and run by an Italian couple who prepare all their food from scratch including their pasta, this restaurant is sited overlooking a massive rolling green lawn and lush gardens. The food is impeccable. Sadly they are not open in the evenings.
Aroma Caffè.
167 A2
Aroma Caffe is our top pick for a perfect dining experience for a special occasion. On the other side of town from Kalepu Cottage but well worth the planning and effort to get there. Owned and run by an Italian couple who prepare all their food from scratch including their pasta, this restaurant is sited overlooking a massive rolling green lawn and lush gardens. The food is impeccable. Sadly they are not open in the evenings.
A quaint garden restaurant with all tables outside in the garden or the patio. Simple farm fresh food with a wonderful space for kids to play. Open for breakfasts and lunch. A perfect place to round off your visit to the Upmarket next door (Wed & Sat mornings)
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Bottom Drawer
14 Maasdorp Avenue
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A quaint garden restaurant with all tables outside in the garden or the patio. Simple farm fresh food with a wonderful space for kids to play. Open for breakfasts and lunch. A perfect place to round off your visit to the Upmarket next door (Wed & Sat mornings)
Arguably the best fine dining experience in Harare in a graciously restored older home. Excellent food with prices to match but well worth it. Dress up!
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Victoria 22 Restaurant
22 Victoria
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Arguably the best fine dining experience in Harare in a graciously restored older home. Excellent food with prices to match but well worth it. Dress up!
One of the best Thai Food Restaurants. They also do home delivery.
Moo Ka Thai
18 Glenelg Road
One of the best Thai Food Restaurants. They also do home delivery.
This is a popular outdoor restaurant located 10 mins drive from Kalepu is known for it's traditional Zimbabwean food and live concerts on the weekends. Plenty of space for kids to run around too.
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Gavas
2nd St Ext
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This is a popular outdoor restaurant located 10 mins drive from Kalepu is known for it's traditional Zimbabwean food and live concerts on the weekends. Plenty of space for kids to run around too.
Offering both outside and inside dining as well as takeaways, this restaurant serves a more standard menu including pizzas. Tables in a spacious garden make it ideal for larger gatherings or family outings. Located 5-10 mins drive away
Pariah State Belgravia
& Maasdorp Avenue
Offering both outside and inside dining as well as takeaways, this restaurant serves a more standard menu including pizzas. Tables in a spacious garden make it ideal for larger gatherings or family outings. Located 5-10 mins drive away
Cafe Nush situated in nearby Avondale Shopping Centre is a busy local rendezvous venue overlooking the hustle and bustle of the shopping centre. Takeaways are available.
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Cafe Nush Avondale
King George Road
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Cafe Nush situated in nearby Avondale Shopping Centre is a busy local rendezvous venue overlooking the hustle and bustle of the shopping centre. Takeaways are available.

Culture

Musical instrument store. Occasional events. Handmade mbiras of the highest quality. By appointment only where eccentric Albert will be delighted to share his enthusiasm for the preservation of the mbira instrument. Mbiras may be purchased here.
The Mbira Centre
Glenara Avenue
Musical instrument store. Occasional events. Handmade mbiras of the highest quality. By appointment only where eccentric Albert will be delighted to share his enthusiasm for the preservation of the mbira instrument. Mbiras may be purchased here.
A language learning center. Check out their current concert program. Some of the top local musical talent is showcased within their grounds or indoor theatre.
Alliance Francaise
162 Fife Ave
A language learning center. Check out their current concert program. Some of the top local musical talent is showcased within their grounds or indoor theatre.
Reps Theatre is a hub for theatre lovers and practitioners in a nearby suburb. Check out their program for any current productions during your stay. There is a small pub attached to the side of the theatre building.
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Reps Theatre
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Reps Theatre is a hub for theatre lovers and practitioners in a nearby suburb. Check out their program for any current productions during your stay. There is a small pub attached to the side of the theatre building.
Connecting Zimbabweans with the best of British and International creative talent. Language classes are offered. Sometimes there are social events held here or often the British Council will sponsor local shows. They also have a library.
British Council
Cork Road
Connecting Zimbabweans with the best of British and International creative talent. Language classes are offered. Sometimes there are social events held here or often the British Council will sponsor local shows. They also have a library.

Nature & Wildlife

Wild is Life is primarily a wild animal orphanage run by a team of passionate people committed to the preservation of wild and endangered species. It is essential that you make a booking in advance for a visit lasting several hours viewing all the resident animals being raised. A wonderful spread of snacks and sundowners is included in the package price.
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Wild Is Life
2 Delport Rd
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Wild is Life is primarily a wild animal orphanage run by a team of passionate people committed to the preservation of wild and endangered species. It is essential that you make a booking in advance for a visit lasting several hours viewing all the resident animals being raised. A wonderful spread of snacks and sundowners is included in the package price.
For a small fee you can enjoy peaceful walks through this peaceful woodland reserve and see some of the less threatening wild animals of Zimbabwe. Horse riding is also offered. You can take your own picnic or there is a small kiosk selling very basic food and drink. Spend an hour, or a morning or a whole day!
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Florestas de Mukuvisi
Hillside Road
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For a small fee you can enjoy peaceful walks through this peaceful woodland reserve and see some of the less threatening wild animals of Zimbabwe. Horse riding is also offered. You can take your own picnic or there is a small kiosk selling very basic food and drink. Spend an hour, or a morning or a whole day!
Kingfisher Park is in our neighborhood and a wonderful place for family outings where you can picnic or braai in a lovely setting overlooking a small damn. Kids will be interested by the ducks and can be entertained with waterslides and a zipline.
Kingfisher Park
Prices Avenue
Kingfisher Park is in our neighborhood and a wonderful place for family outings where you can picnic or braai in a lovely setting overlooking a small damn. Kids will be interested by the ducks and can be entertained with waterslides and a zipline.

Embassies & Diplomatic Missions in the vicinity

The British Embassy is located within a short driving distance from Kalepu Cottage which is convenient for British Nationals.
British Embassy Harare
The British Embassy is located within a short driving distance from Kalepu Cottage which is convenient for British Nationals.
Conveniently located within a short distance from Kalepu Cottage for European visitors.
Delegation of the European Union
1 Norfolk Rd
Conveniently located within a short distance from Kalepu Cottage for European visitors.
The embassy is located near the Westgate Shopping Centre about 15 mins drive from Kalepu Cottage.
United States Embassy (New)
2 Lorraine Drive
The embassy is located near the Westgate Shopping Centre about 15 mins drive from Kalepu Cottage.
Within walking distance (approx 15mins)
Embassy of China
Within walking distance (approx 15mins)
Located in a neighboring suburb.
United Nations World Food Programme
15 Natal Rd
Located in a neighboring suburb.