Nyanga National Park

Nyanga National Park is a reserve in the Eastern Highlands featuring granite mountains, montane forests, deep gorges, and year-round rivers across its expanse. Mount Nyangani reaches 2,592 meters and stands as Zimbabwe's highest peak within the park.

The park was established in 1950 as Rhodes Inyanga National Park following a bequest from Cecil Rhodes. Expansion occurred in the late 1990s when additional farmland was purchased and incorporated into the reserve.

The Ziwa people left behind settlements with distinctive pit structures and hilltop homesteads from the 15th to 17th centuries, which visitors can still observe throughout the park today.

Three self-catering rest camps offer accommodation throughout the park, with Rhodes Dam camp positioned near the main entrance to handle registration and provide visitor guidance. This setup allows travelers to explore the landscape at their own pace and stay multiple days if desired.

The reserve contains Mutarazi Falls, Zimbabwe's highest waterfall, plunging approximately 760 meters down a sheer cliff face in a single dramatic drop. Multiple streams throughout the park are stocked with rainbow trout, offering fishing opportunities for those interested in angling.

Inception: 1950

GPS coordinates: -18.21667,32.75000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:58