Where It's Located
The Harare Zimbabwe Temple is located at Stand 839, Edinburgh Road, Borrowdale in Harare, Zimbabwe. The temple sits on a 6.5-acre site in one of the capital city's northern suburbs. The temple complex includes patron housing, an arrival center, a distribution center, and beautifully landscaped grounds. (churchofjesuschristtemples.org)
Getting There
The nearest major airport is Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), located about 15 miles (24 km) southeast of the temple. Travelers from the United States typically connect through major international hubs such as Johannesburg, Addis Ababa, Doha, Dubai, or Nairobi before continuing to Harare. From the airport, the temple is approximately a 30-minute drive.
A Bit of History
The Harare Zimbabwe Temple was announced by President Russell M. Nelson during the April 2019 General Conference on April 7, 2019. It became the first temple announced for Zimbabwe, bringing the promise of a temple much closer to members who had previously traveled to the Johannesburg South Africa Temple or the Durban South Africa Temple. (churchofjesuschristtemples.org)
The temple site and official rendering were released on April 6, 2021, and groundbreaking took place on December 12, 2020, with Elder Edward Dube presiding. Construction progressed steadily over the following years, and the temple was completed in 2024. Following a public open house held from July 13 through August 3, 2024, Elder Ulisses Soares dedicated the temple on September 22, 2024, making it the 200th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. (churchofjesuschristtemples.org)
Design and Architecture
The Harare Zimbabwe Temple contains approximately 17,000 square feet of floor space. Its exterior features light-colored stone with a single attached central tower topped by an angel Moroni statue. The elegant design reflects the Church's modern temple architecture while complementing the surrounding neighborhood. (churchofjesuschristtemples.org)
Inside, the temple includes two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, and one baptistry. The grounds feature native landscaping, decorative walkways, and gardens that create a peaceful setting for worship and reflection. (churchofjesuschristtemples.org)
Final Thoughts
The Harare Zimbabwe Temple marks a historic milestone for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in southern Africa. As Zimbabwe's first temple and the Church's 200th operating temple, it stands as a symbol of the remarkable growth of the Church throughout the region. Its beautiful architecture, historic significance, and convenient location now allow thousands of members to worship much closer to home.
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