Chimanimani is the gateway to the wildest, most rugged National Park in Zimbabwe. Known for its peace and tranquility, it's also the ideal location for the truly adventurous. Explore spectacular hiking trails, crystal waterfalls, an untouched eco-system, breathtaking landscapes and the deepest quartzite caves in Africa.
An outdoor musical festival will be held at the Bridal Veil Falls in Chimanimani on the 29th November 2014. The show is an initiative of Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife in association with the Chimanimani Conservation Network. The festival starts at 2pm – unmissable entertainment at this beautiful and unique tourist …
Visit the Facebook Page: Chimanimani Tourist Association and you will find some stunning images of Chimanimani there. Then give the FB page a LIKE. www.facebook.com/chimanitourism
The inaugural meeting of the Chimanimani Conservation Network was recently held at Heaven Lodge. The Network is the brainchild of our new National Parks Area Manager, Ms. Kwanele Manungo. The goal of the Network is to create an active network of tourism and environmental stakeholders in and around the district …
Sabhuku Vharazipi , a popular drama series produced by Ziya Cultural Arts Trust, will be a highlight in this year’s Chimanimani Arts Festival, scheduled to run from August 8 to 9 in the mountainous border town. The Masvingo-based group will complete the theatre programme with a performance of the drama …
The Capricorn Mobile United Club (or CMU Club for short) convened on 14 April for the first of their two workshops in 2014. The women’s club, which is run approximately along the lines of the Women’s Institute, provides a variety of skills training and self-improvement projects for rural women . …
After 10 or more years, the little ‘Beta Café’ re-opened in Chimanimani village at Christmas 2013. Imagine my surprise when I saw that the wall art and murals painted over a decade ago, were still in place. The new manager, Gladys was proud to show off the murals. Notable among these …
A blessing ceremony began the Friday evening programme at the Chimanimani Arts Festival which ran from the 12th to the 14th August, 2011. Images © 2011 Jacqui Taylor
Denny Chamwakaona is fast being recognized as a talented Zimbabwean sculptor. His work consists of carved wooden figures, often in series, which portray everyday people and events in Zimbabwe. Both social commentary and character studies, Denny’s sculptures evoke the danger of life on the diamond fields, the terror of crossing …
Images above are from the 2002 & 2003 Festival First organised in 1998 by local residents as an enjoyable celebration of Zimbabwean performing arts. Volunteers built a big wooden stage at the apex of the village green and invited musicians and performers from all over Zimbabwe. And a new tradition …