Journey back to Rhodesia at this colonial-style lodge – the kind of place you expect stories of hunting expeditions to be shared around the fireplace. The peaceful suburban location and dainty rooms with claw-foot baths lend a quaint atmosphere.
York Lodge
Harare
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