A striking granite hill with ancient San rock paintings, just north of Harare. The name means "red rock" in Shona, referring to the ochre color of the granite at sunset.
Best time to visit
Year-round (best light early morning/late afternoon)
Province
Mashonaland East
Elevation
1,570m
Area
200 ha
Status
National Monument
Why This Place Matters
Unique granite ecosystem
What You Can Do Here
Available Activities5
Rock art viewingHikingRock climbingPhotographySunset watching
Must-Do Experiences
View San rock paintings
Climb to summit for views
Watch sunset from rocks
Photography of rock formations
Explore caves and overhangs
Picnic with Harare views
Wildlife Guide
2 speciesRock Hyrax
Procavia capensis
Klipspringer
Oreotragus oreotragus