What to Expect
Kuimba Shiri on the shore of Lake Chivero pairs a bird sanctuary with lunch and sundowners, and reviewers treat the food as part of a bigger day out rather than the main event. Ajay (July 2026) noted “Food and drinks are available on order” alongside the bird show, boat rides and horse riding. Brian (2025) said “chicken was tasty” and Brian's wife “said the chicken livers were good,” while the kids enjoyed their hot dogs.
Service can lag when the place is busy. Regi (May 2026), rating the visit 3 stars, said it “took ages for our order to be processed” and the food arrived with “zero salt” before more could be found. Ironrose (July 2026) enjoyed the activities but warned visitors to “bring exact cash if you can” after change wasn't returned at the $8 entrance gate.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
What Diners Say
from 577 Google reviews
★★★★★
Nice, quick trip from Harare. Lots of space for kids to run around in the green space next to the lake. It's a nice place for parents and families to sit outside and relax while kids play. Our kids loved it here and didn't want to leave.
★★★☆☆
Best Side of Lake Chivero, But Watch Your Change Entrance is $8 and I’d say it’s the more entertaining side of Lake Chivero. You get the same activities as the other side and more. I went with my driver and paid $20 at the gate.
★★★☆☆
Good vibe and a nice place to chill out. However, the staff were a bit overwhelmed took ages for our order to be processed. Had to wait an extra 5 minutes to get cutlery and 5 more to get salt which seemed to be scarce (the food had zero salt, so we had to wait) .
★★★★★
Great place for a family outing. Nice outdoor setting. Food and drinks are available on order and they have great tables and chairs as well as shaded seating.
★★★★★
Kuimba Shiri – New Year’s Day Visit (1 Jan 2021) I recently stumbled upon photos and videos from my New Year’s Day 2021 visit to Kuimba Shiri, and the memories are priceless. This was during the Covid era, so even the journey there was an adventure.
