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Sixteen rooms and suites, each themed on an African countryFour acres of gardens with waterfalls and rare cycadsPool, gym, tennis court and spaFour private houses for families and longer stays
About this place
Amanzi Lodge is a boutique lodge in Harare's northern suburbs, set in four acres of landscaped gardens with waterfalls, ponds and a collection of rare cycads. Amanzi means flowing water in Ndebele, and water runs through the whole property, from the cascades beside the rooms to the pond garden that is lit up at night.
There are sixteen thatched rooms and suites, each decorated in the style of a different African country with antiques, textiles and contemporary African art. The Morocco Suite is tiled in blue and green mosaic and has an outdoor shower in a private courtyard; the Egypt Suite's bed stands between columns carved with hieroglyphs; the Kenya Suite has its own sitting room and garden courtyard; and the Mozambique Room is furnished in driftwood carved by Wayne Stutchbury. Every room has an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower, air conditioning and heating, electric blankets, a minibar, satellite TV and a veranda or patio onto the garden.
Around the gardens are a swimming pool, a gym, a tennis court and a spa offering massages, reflexology, facials and nail treatments. There is a bar and lounge, a restaurant, room service, and meeting rooms for conferences and private functions. Breakfast is included.
For longer stays, families and groups, Amanzi also lets four private houses in the northern suburbs, each booked as a whole: Pevensey Studio, Pevensey House, Orange Grove and Lewisam House. Breakfast, a daily clean (except Sundays), a gardener, a generator and security are included, with a minimum stay of three nights.
Amanzi was founded by Andrew and Julia Mama, who opened the original Amanzi Restaurant in 2000 and created the lodge in 2003. Their landscaping business still designs water-wise gardens across Harare.
Amenities
Lounge
Tennis courts
Heating
Wifi
Braai area
Fireplace
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Where you'll sleep
8 room types, for 2 to 12 guests
King · 2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Eight thatched suites, each decorated in the style of a different African country with antiques and contemporary art: among them a Morocco Suite in blue and green mosaic with an outdoor shower in a private courtyard, an Egypt Suite with hieroglyph-carved columns, a Kenya Suite with its own sitting room and garden courtyard, and a Seychelles Suite with a private bar and veranda. Each has a king-size bed (some can be made up as twins), an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower, air conditioning and heating, heated beds with electric blankets, a complimentary minibar, tea and coffee, satellite TV and a private sitting area or courtyard looking onto the garden. Breakfast is included.
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King · 2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Thatched garden rooms with a king-size bed, each themed on a different African country, with antique furniture, local textiles and artwork. Each has an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower, air conditioning and heating, electric blankets, a minibar, tea and coffee, satellite TV and a veranda over the garden. Breakfast is included.
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King or twin · 2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
Themed garden rooms made up with a king-size bed or as a twin, so they suit couples and friends travelling together. One is furnished in driftwood carved with sea creatures, another in the carved wood and Kente colours of Ghana. Each has an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower, air conditioning and heating, electric blankets, a minibar, tea and coffee, satellite TV and a veranda or patio. Breakfast is included.
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Twin · 2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
An upstairs garden room with two twin beds under mosquito nets, decorated in the sun-bleached tones of the Kalahari with basketry and ancient rock-art motifs. It has an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower, air conditioning and heating, electric blankets, a minibar, tea and coffee and satellite TV. Breakfast is included.
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10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 bathrooms
A private house in the northern suburbs, set in three acres of indigenous msasa woodland and decorated in an Africa Modern style of earthy tones, black granite and stainless steel. The main house has four bedrooms: two master suites, a twin room with its own bathroom and a twin room sharing a Jack and Jill bathroom with a master, plus an original circular bedroom and sitting room. A separate cottage has a king bed, bathroom and kitchenette. There is a fully equipped kitchen, a pool, fireplace, wifi and satellite TV. Booked as a whole, with breakfast, a daily clean (except Sundays), a gardener, a generator and security included. Minimum stay three nights.
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6 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms
A colourful private house in Highlands, built as a tribute to local art. There are four rooms: a super king master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom (which can be made up as twins), a queen room and two single rooms sharing a second bathroom. A Moroccan riad-style courtyard has a day bed, an outdoor dining area and a third, open-air bathroom with a rainfall shower and a cast-iron bath, beside a mosaic plunge pool, a fireplace and a barbecue area. There is a fully equipped kitchen, wifi and satellite TV. Booked as a whole, with breakfast, a daily clean (except Sundays), a gardener, a generator and security included. Minimum stay three nights.
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8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms
A 1940s Portuguese-style double-storey house, renovated top to bottom without losing its charm, with restored Oregon pine floors, white walls and a collection of contemporary African art. A water feature frames the entrance, the drive is planted with water-wise aloes and succulents, and the pool is surrounded by tropical garden. There are four bedrooms, the master with a balcony, and three bathrooms (two en suite) plus a cloakroom downstairs, a fully equipped kitchen, a covered barbecue area overlooking the pool, wifi and satellite TV. Booked as a whole, with breakfast, a daily clean (except Sundays), a gardener, a generator and security included. Minimum stay three nights.
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12 guests · 6 bedrooms · 5 bathrooms
One of Harare's most stylish houses, designed by Ivan Pantic in a blend of Moroccan and Tuscan influences and set in four acres of indigenous msasa woodland. There are six king bedrooms with additional mezzanine sleeping space, four en-suite bathrooms and a shared Jack and Jill bathroom, a swimming pool, a rooftop gym and massage room, several verandahs for eating outdoors and a large round kitchen table. A full-size snooker room with audiovisual equipment doubles as a conference room, and there is a separate TV lounge. Booked as a whole, with breakfast, a daily clean (except Sundays), a gardener, a generator and security included. Minimum stay three nights.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Amanzi Lodge located?
Amanzi Lodge is in Harare. The map on this page shows the area.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Amanzi Lodge?
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00. Contact the host directly if you need to arrange early check-in or late check-out.
How many guests can Amanzi Lodge accommodate?
Each room sleeps between 2 and 12 guests. The rooms section on this page shows the limit for each one.
How do I book Amanzi Lodge?
Select your dates on the Amanzi Lodge property page and submit a booking request. The host confirms availability, then you pay securely through Spekboom to complete the reservation.
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Book on Spekboom. Request to book. You are not charged until the host accepts.
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