Best reached on a self drive or with a safari tour operator, this area is an outstanding destination for those who enjoy the great outdoors. The cooler climate is just perfect for scenic drives, hiking or golfing after the heat of the low veld.
The three main regions are: Nyanga National Park, The Vumba and the Chimanimani mountain ranges. Typified by atmospheric misty mornings, cool mountain air and evenings beside a roaring log fire.
Highlights include: Mount Nyangani, Zimbabwe’s highest mountain, the Mutarazi Falls, Nyanga nature reserve, mysterious ancient ruins in Nyanga, lush botanical gardens, verdant tea and coffee plantations and spectacular views. Activities abound – The peaks and rolling hills are superb hiking country, its many rivers are great for canoeing and trout fishing with superb golfing at the country lodges. Bird watchers and botanists will be in heaven too in the lush valleys and botanical gardens of the Vumba.
Our selected hotels in this region include Cecil John Rhodes former holiday home and golfing hotels with stunning mountain views. Contact us and we will tailor make your perfect trip to the Eastern Highlands.
The peaks and rolling hills of Nyanga NP are superb hiking country with the opportunity to scale Inyanganai, Zimbabwe’s highest mountain.
The Eastern Highlands is a land of rugged mountains and scenic beauty running down the eastern border of Zimbabwe and Mozambique – perfect for scenic drives.
Photo Credit: Leopard Rock Hotel
The Championship golf course at Leopard Rock Hotel in the Bvumba Mountain range has hosted world statesmen and royalty and a perfectly stunning location for a round or two.
Photo Credit: Leopard Rock Hotel
Leopard Rock Hotel is set in its own magnificently manicured golf estate in the Bvumba Mountains in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe. Sitting at the foot of the famous ...
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