Hidden GemNational Monument

Domboshava

Mashonaland East1,570m200 ha

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 species

Rock Hyrax

Procavia capensis

Klipspringer

Oreotragus oreotragus


Habitats & Vegetation

Rocky

Woodland


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