Vhakacha Lounge
★4.2(86 reviews)HRE · International Terminal · airside
Harare's DragonPass-only lounge — Zimbabwean decor, runway views and a hot buffet.
The Vhakacha Lounge sits airside in the International Terminal at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. To reach it, after passport control and before the security check you turn right after Duty Free, follow signage toward Cafe Nush, and take the stairs just before it down to the lower level — the lounge is opposite Gate 8. Access is DragonPass-only at HRE, which sets it apart from the Priority Pass lounges nearby; a walk-in rate from US$28.95 covers up to three hours. The design is one of the airport's most distinctly local: modern Zimbabwean-inspired decor with warm earth tones and local artwork, large windows with runway views and soft lighting. There's a hot buffet, a full bar with house wine, beer and spirits, a business centre and a children's area, with an airy layout that keeps things feeling spacious even at busier times.
Crowding · comfortable
A comfortable, low-noise space with Wi-Fi, power and a business centre — fine for email and light work before a flight, with quieter nooks if you want to focus.
✓ Printer available
A hot buffet with snacks alongside a full self-service bar pouring house wine, beer and spirits, plus soft drinks, tea and coffee. Enough for a proper hot meal and a drink before departure.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
After passport control and before the security check, turn right after Duty Free and follow signage toward Cafe Nush; take the stairs just before Cafe Nush down to the lower level — the lounge is opposite Gate 8.
- 01Clear passport control
- 02Turn right after Duty Free
- 03Follow signage toward Cafe Nush
- 04Take the stairs down to the lower level
- 05The lounge is opposite Gate 8
Landmarks: Cafe Nush · Duty Free · Gate 8
ℹ Airside - After passport control and before security check, turn right after Duty Free and follow signage to Cafe Nush, take the stairs just before Cafe Nush to the lower level, the lounge is located opposite Gate 8.
DragonPassIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks · Complimentary house wine and beer · Complimentary liquor
Facts checked by LoungeDeal on Jul 17, 2026
- —Children under 5 enter free
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Make the most of it.
This lounge is DragonPass-only — Priority Pass holders should use a nearby lounge such as Pearl or Premium Luxury instead.
No card? A walk-in rate from US$28.95 covers up to three hours.
It's down a level — follow signs to Cafe Nush and take the stairs just before it to reach the lounge opposite Gate 8.
Travelling with kids? There's a dedicated children's area.
Note the route to the lounge passes through Duty Free before the security check.
Quick answers.
No — the Vhakacha Lounge is DragonPass-only at Harare. Priority Pass holders can use nearby lounges such as Pearl or Premium Luxury.
Yes — a walk-in rate is available from US$28.95 per guest for up to three hours, subject to capacity.
Yes — the lounge has a dedicated children's area alongside a hot buffet and full bar.
