Nyanga is situated in one of the most scenic areas of Zimbabwe’s Eastern Highlands. Rolling green hills and perennial rivers transverse the 47000-hectare park. Altitudes between 1800 and 2593 metres provide cool weather and fresh mountain air perfect for rest and relaxation. With its stunning mountainous views, numerous waterfalls, varied activities and unique flora and fauna.
Nyanga National Park has an impressive collection of break-taking attractions. It’s the one park with a good dose of everything, mountainous terrains to inspire the hiker, wildlife for all enthusiasts, stunning waterfalls for our appreciation and a relaxing environment for the right holiday experience.
Hikers and birders are drawn to this area, and fishing is a big pull for many, with rainbow and brown trout in the many rivers, streams and reservoirs. There is a variety of animals in the national park, including blue duiker and samango monkeys, but it is sparsely distributed and hard to spot. You are most likely to spot klipspringer, reedbuck, wildebeest, zebra, bushbuck and kudu, notwithstanding imaginative reports of sightings of lion and buffalo, which do not actually occur in the area.
Many of the dams and lakes in the Nyanga area are famous for their good trout and bass fishing and it is also an excellent area for golf, horse riding and mountain hikes as well as birding, rock climbing and abseiling
Zimparks Facilities
There are lodges available at three camps in Nyanga National Park. The lodges are self-catering facilities with a fully equipped kitchen, refrigerator, stove and cooking utensils.
Mare:
The camping and caravan site is situated at the Mare River approximately half a kilometre west of the tourist office. The camp accommodates 40 caravans.
Rhodes Dam:
The spacious thatched lodges are set in amongst the pine forest and face a tranquil dam.
Udu Dam:
Lodges at Udu are set in a very scenic area around the dam which has views of the rugged mountains. There are also a number of stands of beautiful Acacia Trees.
Camping and Caravan Sites:
Cooking facilities are available on wood fires. Ablution and toilet facilities are provided in communal blocks. Tents and camping equipment are not available for hire.
Electricity is available at certain caravan sites.
Mare:
The camping and caravan site is situated at the Mare River approximately half a kilometre west of the tourist office. The camp accommodates 40 caravans.
Nyangombe:
The camping site is situated near the Nyangombe River. The entrance is approximately 3 kilometres west of Rhodes Tourist Office on the Nyanga Village Road. The site is well sheltered and has plenty of trees, especially acacia trees.
Attractions and Things to DO
Things to do in Nyanga are numerous from visiting and swimming in the Falls and rivers such as Nyangombe, Mutarazi, Pungwe Gorge and, Nyamuziwa Falls. For the mountain climbers, Mount Nyangani will be a challenge but well worth it in the end to see spectacular views. Other activities on offer are horse riding along forest trails, fly fishing, golf and swimming.
Mount Nyangani
Zimbabwe’s highest point at 2 593 metres offers a challenging climb and spectacular views of the surrounding countryside.
Nyangombe Falls
A beautiful series of cascading waterfalls is located on the western edge of the Park, a 15-minute walk from the car park.
Mutarazi Falls
Mutarazi Falls is the highest waterfall in Zimbabwe and the second-highest on the Continent. Visitors may leave their vehicles at the car park and take a short hike to the edge of the escarpment for spectacular views of the waterfalls and the Honde Valley, some 800 metres below.
Pungwe Gorge and Falls
View the Pungwe Falls from the scenic Pungwe viewpoint or drive through the Pungwe Drift for a closer view of the river and lush forest areas around.
Nyangwe and Chawomera Forts
Massive stonework with lintelled entrances characterizes these fine examples of Nyanga ruins built some 400 years ago. Pit structures are also located within the Park.
Trout Hatchery
The trout hatchery near Purdon Dam provides an up-close view of the source of game fish stocked in many of the Park’s rivers and dams.
Nyamuziwa Falls
Located just off the circular drive to Mt. Nyangani, Nyamuziwa Falls is a beautiful cascade waterfall with open highland scenery.
Rhodes Museum
The Rhodes Museum is located at the Rhodes Hotel.
Services
Nyanga National Park is approximately 10 minutes drive from Nyanga town where fuel, banks, hospitals, supermarkets, pharmacies, and other social facilities can be found.
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