Your Guide to Highlands

Life in Highlands

The Highlands is arguably the best suburb to live in Harare. It's certainly one of the most in-demand. Some have even described it as a posh area in Harare. As Zimbabwe’s leading property portal, Propertybook observes that Highlands particularly appeals to professionals, diplomats, and families seeking a prestigious address in a historic neighbourhood with excellent amenities.

Family Living

Highlands provides an ideal setting for family life. It offers a blend of spacious properties, quality schools, and recreational facilities. The neighbourhood’s safe, community-oriented environment and abundance of green spaces make it particularly attractive to families.

In the way of essentials, Highlands offers:

• Shopping Convenience: Highland Park shopping center, rated 4.5/5 by visitors, offers essential retail, banking, and dining services with options such as Pick n' Pay, First Capital Bank and Café de Paris. Its extended hours until 9 PM accommodate busy family schedules.
• Parks and Recreation: Highland Park also serves as a central gathering spot for families, offering family-friendly restaurants such as Spur. Meanwhile, the nearby Mukuvisi Woodlands provide a natural escape with wildlife viewing opportunities.
• Healthcare Access: The Highlands Clinic on Kew Drive offers convenient primary healthcare services, with operating hours tailored to working families. The close-by Newlands Clinic provides additional medical support.
• Community Facilities: The Highlands Library on Kew Drive serves as an educational resource, while multiple churches along Enterprise Road cater to spiritual needs.

Education

Highlands boasts a strong educational foundation with several reputable institutions within easy reach:

• Primary Education: Highlands Primary School, centrally located with a 4.1/5 rating, provides quality education within walking distance for most residents.
• Secondary Options: Abbeys High School on Greendale Avenue is a nearby option offering comprehensive secondary education with convenient scheduling for working parents. On the other hand, the Solaris International School maintains a perfect 5-star rating and offers international curriculum options.
• Additional Learning: The Zimbabwe Institute of Management and Culinary Arts Academy provide specialized education opportunities for older students.

Things To Do in Highlands

The neighbourhood offers diverse recreational and leisure activities, reflecting its status as one of Harare’s premier suburbs:

• Sports and Fitness: The Country Club on Brompton Road is open from 6 AM to 10 PM (4.4/5 rating) providing extensive sporting facilities and social activities. The private dining area offers four different restaurant options with everything from coffee and cake to steak and sushi.
• Dining Options: The highly-rated Highlander (4.7/5) offers convenient dining just minutes from central Highlands, while Maize & Mingle Café  and Queen of Hearts both provide casual dining with extended hours. Highland Park also offers several restaurant options such as Roco Mamas, Spur, All the Way Burgers & Shakes, Café Nush and Ocean Basket.
• Natural Spaces: The nearby Mukuvisi Woodlands offer walking trails and wildlife viewing, providing a natural retreat within the urban setting.
• Social Activities: Highland Park serves as a community hub, with several restaurants, cafe’s, shops and providing meeting spaces for residents.

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