Zimbabwe's only true tropical rainforest, home to the Big Tree - a 65m tall red mahogany that is one of the tallest indigenous trees in Africa. A biological treasure.
Best time to visit
Year-round (drier May-October)
Province
Manicaland
Elevation
1,100m
Area
950 ha
Status
Botanical Reserve
Why This Place Matters
Unique rainforest ecosystem with endemic species
What You Can Do Here
Available Activities5
Forest walksBird watchingBig Tree visitPhotographyNature study
Must-Do Experiences
Visit the Big Tree (65m tall)
Walk forest trails
Spot Samango monkeys
Bird watch for endemics
Photography in ancient forest
Guided nature walks
Wildlife Guide
3 speciesSamango Monkey
Cercopithecus albogularis
Red Duiker
Cephalophus natalensis
Chirinda Apalis
Apalis chirindensis
Habitats & Vegetation
Forest
Zimbabwe's only true rainforest