More attractive than most Southern African capitals, Harare is a safe and laid-back city where wide avenues are lined with dusty red earth, and blooming jacarandas give it a lovely African summertime feel. While it’s tempting to rush off to your safari destinations, it’s worth hanging around this dynamic capital. Filled with wide avenues that are lined with dusty red earth, the city has no shortage of museums, craft markets and fine dining options. The indigenous plants and blooming jacarandas dotted around the city also give the city a unique and stunning summertime feel.