Your stay — Chihuri farm
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Chihuri farm, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the upper floors (2nd or 3rd floor) as they are likely to be quieter due to being farther away from the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift (elevator) as it can be noisy, especially during peak hours.
Best views
None, as the hotel is located in a rural area and does not have a prominent view.
Quietest floors
2nd floor and above
🔊 Noise notes
Guests may hear some street noise from Chegutu's main road, but it's not excessively loud. The hotel's rural setting minimizes external noise pollution.
Insider tips
Arrive early for check-in to ensure you get your preferred room, especially during peak travel seasons. Consider requesting a room with a private bathroom if you're sensitive to shared bathroom facilities, as they may be available upon request.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Chihuri farm
Free, 5 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Serves all floors, with stairs-only access to some historic sections
Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), physical newspapers available at the lobby
Check-in from 14:00, early bag-drop from 08:00, late check-out until 12:00, late check-out after 12:00 costs ZWL 200
Available from 08:00, costs ZWL 50 per bag per day
Step-free access to main areas, wheelchair ramps at all entries, but historic sections have some structural limitations
On-site parking available, costs ZWL 20 per night, nearest public car park at the Chegutu Bus Terminal, ZWL 10 per day, no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: ZWL 10 per person per night
Deposit & card hold: ZWL 500 advance deposit, with a ZWL 1,000 incidental card hold at check-in
Emergency Contacts
ChegutuFor all emergencies, dial 999 from a landline or 112 from a mobile. Local numbers above may not always be reliable; try the police station directly at +263 62 2231. For ambulance and fire, the same number applies — but response can be slow. Better to have a local contact or private clinic number handy.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Chegutu, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Chihuri farm
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Harare Station → Chegutu Station
💡 Only reliable on weekdays – delays common. Economy seats are fine for this short hop. From Chegutu station, take a taxi to Farm 11 (US$5). Book a seat 24h ahead at Harare station.
Chegutu Town rank (opposite Spar) → Farm 11, Chegutu outskirts
💡 Tell the driver 'Mukaro Farm turn-off' – they drop you at the main road, then hike 500m to the gate. Carry small USD or RTGS$ notes.
Harare (Roadport Terminal) → Chegutu (Braeside Bus Stop)
💡 Take the 08:00 bus – emptier and cooler. Get off at 'Braeside' not 'Chegutu Town' – it's 3km closer to Farm 11. From the stop, a local kombi is US$1.
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (Harare) → Farm 11, Chegutu
💡 Arrange through the hotel's reception. Drivers know the unpaved turn-off at the 130km peg on the Harare-Bulawayo road – tell them 'Farm 11 near the Chegutu turn-off'.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Chihuri farm?
Request rooms on the upper floors (2nd or 3rd floor) as they are likely to be quieter due to being farther away from the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Chihuri farm?
Avoid rooms near the lift (elevator) as it can be noisy, especially during peak hours.
Is Chihuri farm noisy?
Guests may hear some street noise from Chegutu's main road, but it's not excessively loud. The hotel's rural setting minimizes external noise pollution.
Which rooms have the best views at Chihuri farm?
None, as the hotel is located in a rural area and does not have a prominent view.
What are insider tips for staying at Chihuri farm?
Arrive early for check-in to ensure you get your preferred room, especially during peak travel seasons. Consider requesting a room with a private bathroom if you're sensitive to shared bathroom facilities, as they may be available upon request.
What time is check-in at Chihuri farm?
Check-in at Chihuri farm is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Chihuri farm have Wi-Fi?
Free, 5 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Chihuri farm?
ZWL 10 per person per night
Top Attractions in Chegutu
💡 Go late afternoon when the freight train arrives from Harare — you can watch the shunting and talk to staff who often give impromptu tours.
💡 Haggle politely — a small carving starts around $2 USD, but vendors respect a firm counter-offer of $1.50. Best time is Saturday morning when more craftspeople set up.
💡 Ask for Mrs Dube at the front desk — she knows the oral history of every exhibit and can tell you about the 1896 rebellion sites nearby.
💡 Bring your own picnic blanket and buy boiled groundnuts from the ladies at the main gate — they're cheap and fresh, about 50 cents a bag.
💡 Start at the Old Bridge side and walk upstream — the path is clearer there, and you'll find a shallow sandy bank perfect for foot-soaking in the dry season.