Heritage Village, situated within the fast-evolving Liberation City precinct in Harare, is fast building a reputation as one of Zimbabwe’s most versatile cultural and events destinations.
At a time Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism is getting added attention as a key cog of the national economy, Heritage Village is positioning itself as a major player in the subsector.
Its appeal lies in its adaptability as venue.
On any given day, the facility wears multiple hats. It can be an exhibition centre; a conference venue; or a general entertainment spot where people can gather to sample diverse African cuisines, enjoy drinks in a laid-back setting, braai with friends and family, watch live football or unwind over a game of pool.
Beyond its leisure appeal, Heritage Village is part of a much bigger vision, a vision that the Chief Executive Officer of the Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK), Ambassador Kwame Muzawazi, recently expounded on.
“Heritage Village is more than just about conferencing and nutritious, traditional dining: it is about leveraging on the preservation of who we are as a people, our identity, our culture, and linking that with the national economy in a sustainable manner,” he said.
Heritage Village is part of the Liberation City project being undertaken by INSTAK on a 101-hectare site in Harare. The project includes the Museum of African Liberation, Liberation Mall, an African-themed Amusement Park and a host of other amenities.
“Heritage Village is conceptualised to blend culture, commerce and education in a single, immersive environment. You will be hard-pressed to find any other facility in Zimbabwe that seeks to redefine conventional conferencing so as to deliberately contribute to MICE tourism by providing spaces that combine functional infrastructure with cultural depth,” said Ambassador Muzawazi.
Heritage Village has attracted a string of high-profile events that have brought together Heads of State and Government, diplomats from around the world, and ordinary Zimbabweans. Major music shows like Bira reMebira in 2025 were as seamlessly hosted as intimate, traditional wedding ceremonies, better known as marooro.
The place also provides the best views of Harare City especially during the night.