Question 1

Why should I include Nyanga National Park in my journey?

Accepted Answer

Nyanga National Park is a spectacular mountain paradise in eastern Zimbabwe and the ultimate dream destination for adventurers and nature lovers. The landscape is completely different from the familiar African savannahs; here you will find green highlands, dense forests and cascading waterfalls. It is the perfect place for a healthy dose of adrenaline: you can zipline spectacularly alongside the waterfall's deep precipice or walk across the dizzying  Skywalk  (a suspension bridge), with hundreds of metres of sheer drop beneath your feet.

Question 2

What can I expect from the roads to the park and Mutarazi Falls?

Accepted Answer

The journey through this mountainous landscape is a wonderful adventure in itself, but the roads are challenging, steep and very bumpy in many places. The final unpaved kilometres towards the famous  Mutarazi Falls  can become very slippery and muddy after heavy rain. A robust vehicle with good ground clearance and four-wheel drive (4x4) is therefore absolutely essential to navigate here comfortably and safely.

Question 3

What is Mutarazi Falls and what can you do here?

Accepted Answer

Mutarazi Falls is one of Africa’s highest waterfalls and Nyanga’s ultimate outdoor highlight. As well as enjoying the incredible views from the wooden platforms, this is where you’ll find the spectacular Skywalk and zipline. It offers the unique opportunity to literally soar through the air, with the thundering waterfall and deep gorge as your backdrop.

Question 4

Why is Nyanga so strategically located on the route?

Accepted Answer

The park is perfectly positioned for travellers combining Mozambique and Zimbabwe in one trip. If you’re travelling from Mozambique and entering Zimbabwe via the border crossing near Mutare, Nyanga is naturally the first logical and impressive stop on your route to discovering the country.

Question 5

What is the best time of year to visit Nyanga?

Accepted Answer

The mild and drier winter months of  May to September  are generally the best time to visit Nyanga. The temperatures are wonderfully suited to active outdoor activities and the roads are easy to drive on. Do bear in mind, though, that it can get considerably cooler in the mountains during the evening and at night.