Mount Nyangani

Mount Nyangani is the highest peak in Nyanga National Park, rising to 2,592 meters with steep drops flanking its eastern and western sides. The summit features a broad plateau that offers sweeping views across the surrounding landscape.

The mountain experienced a rare meteorological event when snow fell in August 1935, the last recorded snowfall to reach this tropical peak. This exceptional occurrence shaped the mountain's place in local weather lore.

The Shona people see the mountain as a place with spiritual meaning and pass down stories about its sacred character. This shapes how visitors and locals alike experience the place today.

The trek to the summit typically takes between one and three hours depending on your fitness level and pace. You will need to obtain a permit from Nyanga National Park before beginning your ascent.

The mountain is home to Protea asymmetrica, a plant species found nowhere else in the world. Rocky mountain streams here also shelter the Inyangani River Frog, a species adapted to these remote highland waters.

Location: Manicaland Province

Elevation above the sea: 2,592 m

GPS coordinates: -18.30137,32.84191

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28