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Nyanga National Park is situated in one of the most scenic areas of Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands. Rolling green hills and perennial rivers transverse the 47 000 hectare Park. Altitudes between 1 800 and 2 593 metres provide cool weather and fresh mountain air, perfect for rest and relaxation. With its stunning mountainous views, numerous waterfalls, varied activities and unique for a and fauna. Nyanga National Park will provide the visitor with an unforgettable holiday experience.
Fauna
Wildebeest, kudu, zebra, waterbuck, impala, sable, eland and smaller mammals can be seen in the Park.
Seasons
Most of the Park lies at an altitude of between 2000 to 2500 metres and being so high it is cool. Maximum summer temperatures can reach 26 degrees Celcius and minimum temperatures in winter can be as low as -3 degrees Celcius.

FACILITIES LODGES
There are lodges available at three camps in Nyanga National Park. The lodges are self catering facilities with Mly equipped kitchen, refrigerator, stove and cooking utensils
Mare Dam                             /
Located approximately 8 kilometres from the Park entrance along a gravel road. Set amongst a beautiful pine forest, each of the lodges overlook the scenic dam
Rhodes Dam
The spacious thatched lodges are set in amongst the pine forest and face a tranquil dam.
Udu Dam
Lodges at Udu are set in an area around the dam which is scenic open highlands with rugged mountainous views which include beautiful stands of Acacia Trees.

CAMPING AND CARAVAN SITES
Cooking facilities are available on wood fires. Ablution and toilet facilities are provided in communal blocks. Tents and camping equipment are not available for hire. Electricity is available at certain caravan sites.
Mare
The camping and caravan site is situated at the Mare River approximately half a kilometer west of the tourist office. The camp accommodates 40 caravans.
Nyangombe
The camping site is situated near the Nyangombe River. Entrance is approximately 3 kilometres west of Rhodes Tourist Office on the Nyanga Village Road. The site is well sheltered and has plenty of trees especially acacia trees.
AMENITIES
There is a garage in the area capable of carrying out repairs, at the Nyanga Village, 8 kilometres away. Ail types of stores and a hospital can be found in the Village. Hours of business are those normally adhered to in towns in Zimbabwe.

ATTRACTIONS
•  MountNyangani-Zimbabwe'shighestpointat2593 metres offers  a challenging climb  and spectacular views  of the surrounding countryside.
•  Nyangombe Falls - a beautiful series of cascading waterfalls located on the western edge of the Park, a 15 minute walk from the car park.
•  Mutarazi Falls - Mutarazi Falls is the highest waterfall in Zimbabwe and the second highest on the Continent!    Visitors may leave their vehicle at the car park and take a short hike to the edge of the escarpment for spectacular views of the waterfalls and the Honde Valley, some 800 metres below,
•  Pungwe Gorge & Falls - view the Pungwe Falls from the scenic Pungwe viewpoint or drive through the Pungwe Drift for a closer view of the river and lush forest areas around.
•  Nyangwe & Chawomera Forts - massive stone work with lintelled  entrances  characterise  these  fine  examples  of Nyanga ruins built some 400 years ago, Pit structures also located within the Park. "
Trout Hatchery - the trout hatchery near Purdon Dam provides an up-close view of the source of game fish stocked in many of the Park's rivers and dams.
•  Nyamuziwa Falls - located just off the circular drive to Mt. Nyangani, Nyamuziwa Falls is a beautiful cascade waterfall with open highland scenery.
•  Rhodes Museum - the Rhodes Museum is found near the Park entrance and is housed in part of Cecil John Rhodes' Nyanga summer home.
ACTIVITIES
Many exciting aetîvities await the visitor to Nyanga National Park. Besides trout fishing which is a major activity in ail streams and dams in Nyanga, also look forward to:
•  Horse riding - along forest trails
•  Fly fishing - the finest fly fishing in Zimbabwe can be found in many of the Park's well stocked rivers and lakes including Mare, Udu, Rhodes, Gulliver and Purdon Dams. Bream fishing is also available at Udu Dam.
•  Boating - another favourite activity and rowing boats can be hired at each dam
•  Swimming - visitors can swim at Nyangombe pool where the clear, crisp Nyangombe River spills over natural rock slides. Visitors can also relax on the sandy beaches.
•  Hiking trails & walks - numerous trails and paths provide lovely walks  through  both  the  forest  areas   and  open highlands, many leading to beautiful waterfalls and scenic vistas.
•  Gameviewing
•  Bird watching - Globally theatrical. Blue swallow and other birds of prey
•  Trout fishing