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Eastern Zimbabwe · Mountains and forests

Eastern Highlands

Take the slower road through green mountains, misty viewpoints and cooler highland scenery.

  • 2,592 mMount Nyangani, Zimbabwe’s highest point
  • 762 mMutarazi Falls, in Nyanga National Park
Source: Zimbabwe Parks ↗

Photo: Teddy Matendawafa · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Cropped for display

The destination

Discover Eastern Highlands

The Eastern Highlands encompass several distinct mountain and forest areas, including Nyanga, Vumba and Chimanimani. They are not a single attraction or one compact destination.

Ways to experience it

  1. Explore viewpoints and waterfalls on trails suited to your experience.
  2. Discover different landscapes across Nyanga, Vumba and Chimanimani.
  3. Enjoy scenic drives and locally guided nature experiences.
Where is Eastern Highlands? Eastern Zimbabwe · Mountains and forests. The pin marks the approximate area. Map outline: geoBoundaries · CC BY 3.0 IGO
Eastern Highlands · Photo: Teddy Matendawafa · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Highlights to discover

What makes Eastern Highlands worth the journey, from the official sources we rely on.

  1. Nyanga highlands

    Nyanga National Park includes Mount Nyangani and Mutarazi Falls amid mountainous terrain.

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  2. Chimanimani mountain trails

    Zimbabwe Parks describes Chimanimani as a mountain wilderness known for hiking, springs and biodiversity.

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Places to explore

Places to stay, things to do and somewhere to eat in Eastern Highlands.

42 published places to start exploring.

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Photos

Eastern Highlands · Teddy Matendawafa · CC BY-SA 4.0

Plan your trip

Helpful information

Research the specific area you plan to visit. Weather, access, trail difficulty and guidance requirements differ, and mountain conditions can change quickly.

Plan by region

Nyanga, Vumba and Chimanimani cover different areas; avoid treating the Eastern Highlands as one compact stop.

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Weather and equipment

Bring suitable layers and waterproof gear for mountain conditions; check local forecasts and trail access before travel.

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Trail safety

In Chimanimani, Zimbabwe Parks recommends guided mountain hikes and warns about flash flooding near rivers in rainy periods.

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Read the full guide to planning your visit

Information sources

Information sources

Zimbabwe Parks — Nyanga National Park ↗

Zimbabwe Parks — Chimanimani National Park ↗

Editorial guidance, not live operating information. Reconfirm fees, opening times, access, weather and any operator arrangements before travel.

Editorial source review: 2026-10-11

42 currently published places associated with Eastern Highlands.

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Nearby destinations

Straight-line distances between destination areas; road journeys are longer.