Chimanimani National Park | Tourist Attraction
Zimbabwe
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- GPS:
- -19.78865, 32.99392
- Altitude:
- 1852.2 masl
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Park with many day hikes in the beautiful, rocky mountains and grassy valleys including to the hut, Mt Binga, Skeleton Pass, and to waterfalls and caves. Water flowing in the river when we were there. Road to park campground where you park for the trailhead is bumpy but ok. Can get hiking info at parks office in Chimanimani and pay entry fees there or at campground USD$10pp +$10 car fee. Cash only, bring exact change if possible. Now plus $5pppd required guide fee.
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We went up to Monte Binga in one day. It was quite a hike, and it was also for our guide the first time. The landscape and the view are incredible. It's totally worth it for a visit. If you are thinking of sneaking past the base camp, I would recommend it. There are many rangers in this area and when they see you without a guide, you will have a problem.
Park entrance fee is still 10 USD pP, guide 5 USD pP
new requirement, all visitors need to be accompanied by a ranger/guide for about $5 pppd. He was apologetic about it, but can't do anything about it. However, no need to arrange beforehand.
He also explained that it's about 2 1/2 h to the hut. From there you get various options for trails.
I hiked up to the mountain hut and spent the night there. Had to pay 17 usd in total. Better to buy your ticket at the office in Chimanimani because they don't always have change here.
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If you're camping: $12 pp($3 conservation fee + $9 camping) $10 for the car, $10 per day for a guide which you must have due to illegal gold panning /poaching.
For day visit its $10pp day entry, $10 car & $10 guide.
*You only pay for camping if you are staying at base camp, otherwise staying at the hut /camping in the mountains are free*
Hot water and firewood provided.
The hikes are pretty intense and steep so bring enough food and water. Guides were really friendly.
Park with many day hikes in the beautiful, rocky mountains and grassy valleys including to the hut, Mt Binga, Skeleton Pass, and to waterfalls and caves. Water flowing in the river when we were there. Road to park campground where you park for the trailhead is bumpy but ok. Can get hiking info at parks office in Chimanimani and pay entry fees there or at campground USD$10pp +$10 car fee. Cash only, bring exact change if possible.
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