Harare - Post Report Question and Answers

What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?

Embassy has a small gym and others frequented a few gyms around town. Crossfit is also an option. - May 2021


There are gyms and sports clubs. Many outdoor activities. The weather here is generally perfect. - Feb 2020


$70/month in USD. - Feb 2019


I currently pay US$70/month (cash) for the gym. - Jan 2019


There are traditional gyms, outdoor cross fit gyms, personal trainers, and a small gym at the embassy. The CLO negotiated a rate of $70 per month at a nice gym. - Apr 2018


Lots of options and there is a small gym at the Marine house for embassy staff. The best thing, though, is the quality and number of golf courses right in Harare. Super golf culture in Zim in both the white and black Zim communities. - Sep 2017


Lots. 50-100 usd per month. Harare International School allows parents of students to use the gym, tennis courts, etc. for free. - Jul 2017


There are plenty of gyms. CrossFit was pretty popular. - Jul 2017


Quite a few available. - Apr 2016


Yes. U.S. prices. - Dec 2013


There are many gyms around town with basic facilities. - Jul 2013


There are two very basic gyms, and they both close at about 7pm and are only open in the mornings on the weekends -- it's tough if you work full-time. - Jun 2009


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