Mutare & Eastern Highlands
A Tapestry of Nature & Culture
Feel the Beat of Art &
Culture
Hear the beat
Visit Our Artists
Meet local creators in their homes and watch art come to life through paint, wood, and stone.
Details
Duration: Approx. 2–3 hours
Cost: USD 15 per person (minimum 2 people)
Includes: Local guide and studio visits
Spend time with Mutare’s talented artists and craftsmen in their own workspaces. Watch painters, sculptors, and carvers bring their ideas to life and learn about their stories, materials, and inspirations. You’ll see how art is woven into everyday life — from wood and stone sculptures to traditional beadwork and textiles.
Extra Costs: Transport (depending on distance), optional purchase of artworks
Bring: Comfortable shoes, camera, and curiosity for creativity.
Cultural Nights
Join our monthly Culture Night filled with music, dance, and poetry — a joyful celebration of community and creativity.
Details
Duration: Evening event (approx. 3 hours)
Cost: Free for guests, USD 5 for exterior visitors.
Join our monthly Culture Night — a lively celebration filled with music, dance, poetry, and storytelling. Local artists and performers share their talents around the firelight, creating an evening rich in rhythm, laughter, and connection.
You’ll experience the true spirit of Ubuntu: people coming together through art, song, and joy.
Extra Costs: Meals and transport
Bring: Comfortable clothes, a warm jacket for the evening, and your dancing spirit!
Workshops
Learn to play the Mbira, craft your own sculpture, or explore traditional art forms with our talented local artists.
Details
Duration: Half-day (approx. 4 hours)
Cost: USD 10 per person (minimum 2 people)
Includes: Tuition by local artist and basic materials
Take part in creative workshops led by Mutare’s artists — from learning to play the Mbira (traditional thumb piano) to carving your own small stone or wood sculpture. It’s a hands-on experience where you’ll learn, create, and take home a piece of Zimbabwean culture you’ve made yourself.
Extra Costs: Transport, lunch, and optional purchase of extra materials or tools
Bring: Comfortable clothes, water bottle, and an open, creative mind.
Adventure Trails &
Campfire Nights
Steps to Vumba Heights
Vumba Mountains
Hike through lush forests and chase hidden waterfalls before settling into a cozy camping spot under the stars.
Details
Duration: Full-day or overnight
Cost: USD 30 per person (day) / USD 45 per person (overnight)
Includes: Local guide, “Friends of Vumba” fee
Extra Costs: Transport, meals, camping equipment (for overnight)
Hike through the misty Vumba forests, following trails that lead to hidden waterfalls and sweeping views across the Mozambique border. The area’s cool climate, lush vegetation, and abundant birdlife make it one of Zimbabwe’s most peaceful getaways.
If you stay overnight, enjoy camping under the stars surrounded by nature’s calm. Evenings are for storytelling and sharing meals by the fire — a perfect blend of adventure and tranquility.
Bring: Hiking shoes, raincoat, warm clothes, insect repellent, water bottle, and a sense of wonder.
Inyanga Highlands
Explore Zimbabwe’s highest peaks and take a scenic detour into the Honde Valley, rich with tea gardens and local life.
Details
Duration: Full-day or overnight
Cost: USD 50 per person (day) / USD 70 per person (overnight)
Includes: Local guide and National Park entrance fees
Extra Costs: Transport, meals, camping equipment (for overnight)
Discover the beauty of the Inyanga Highlands, home to Zimbabwe’s highest peaks and ancient stone ruins. Trek across green slopes, visit waterfalls, and take a scenic detour into the Honde Valley, known for its tea plantations and welcoming communities.
For overnight guests, spend a peaceful evening among rolling hills and cool mountain air — the perfect escape into nature’s quiet rhythm.
Bring: Hiking boots, raincoat, sun hat, camera, and a light jacket for cool evenings.
Chimanimani Wilderness
For true explorers — trek rugged trails, cool off in mountain pools, and sleep in caves by the campfire’s glow.
Details
Duration: 2 days (overnight required)
Cost: USD 70 per person (minimum 2 people)
Includes: Local guide and National Park entrance fees
Extra Costs: Transport, meals, camping equipment
For the true adventurer, the Chimanimani Mountains offer an unforgettable wilderness experience. Trek through rugged cliffs and crystal-clear rivers, explore hidden valleys, and swim in mountain pools surrounded by untouched landscapes.
At night, sleep in caves, cook over a fire, and watch the stars fill the sky — a raw, authentic adventure that connects you deeply with nature.
Bring: Strong hiking boots, warm sleeping clothes, raincoat, flashlight, swimsuit (for pools), and a brave spirit.
Day Escapes &
Sunset Magic
Sunset over Mutare from Cross Kopje
Mutare Town & History
Stroll through Mutare’s lively streets, markets, and landmarks to uncover the stories that shape this vibrant city.
Details
Duration: Approx. 3 hours
Cost: USD 20 per person (minimum 2 people)
Includes: Transport and local guide (no entrance fees required)
Step into the story of Mutare — a city where history, culture, and everyday life weave together. Wander through its bustling streets and markets, meet local vendors, and experience the vibrant rhythm of the community.
Your guide will lead you past colonial-era landmarks and share insights into life during the Rhodesian and apartheid years, when segregation shaped the city’s layout and spirit. Learn how Mutare’s people reclaimed their spaces after independence, turning them into places of pride and creativity.
Along the way, visit art studios, community centers, and historic sites that bring the city’s past and present to life.
Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sun hat, and an open mind for new stories.
Gold Mining & Bushmen Paintings
Visit the gold fields of Penhalonga and nearby Bushmen rock art sites — a glimpse into Zimbabwe’s past and its living traditions.
Details
Duration: Approx. 4–5 hours
Cost: USD 30 per person (minimum 2 people)
Includes: local guide (no entrance fees required)
Extra Costs: Transport
Venture to Penhalonga, where gold mining has shaped the land and the lives of those who work it. Witness small-scale miners in action and learn about the traditions, challenges, and environmental impact of this enduring trade.
Continue to nearby hills where ancient Bushmen rock paintings tell stories that predate modern civilization — silent reminders of Zimbabwe’s earliest artists and their deep connection to nature.
This tour offers a fascinating balance of heritage, humanity, and history.
Bring: Sturdy shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a sense of adventure.
Sunset Magic
End your day at Christmas Pass or Cross Kopje, watching Mutare glow in golden light as the sun sets over the valley.
Details
Duration: Approx. 2 hours (late afternoon to early evening)
Cost: USD 15 per person (minimum 2 people)
Includes: Transport, local guide, and a sundowner drink
End your day with the glow of Sunset Magic, a short evening trip to Christmas Pass or Cross Kopje. Watch as Mutare transforms under golden light — the city below, mountains beyond, and sky painted in warm hues.
Your guide shares local legends and stories as you sip your sundowner and soak in the view — a peaceful moment that captures the beauty and soul of the Eastern Highlands.
Bring: Camera, light jacket, and your sunset spirit.