Mutare Travel Guide

 
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  •   Mutare
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  • Cross Kopje, Mutare, Zimbabwe
      Cross Kopje, Mutare, Zimbabwe
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  • Looking toward the centre of town
      Looking toward the centre of town
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  • View from the kitchen of Chikanga house
      View from the kitchen of Chikanga house
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  • Green Coucal Verandah
      Green Coucal Verandah
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Things to Do  

Go to the People's Market

Go to the People's Market, Mutare

 suziezed Says:  The musika or people's market is a fun place to go to buy fruit, vegetables and crafts. It is located in Sabkuva - probably Mutare's most 'notorious' high density suburb. The part of the market where rural people sell their produce directly is only open until 11:00 am each... 

The hills

The hills, Mutare

 lichinga Says:  A lovely region of mild climate, always green and peaceful (except for the fact the armed bandits had some basis here and there...). It's better to hire a car and wander around.... 

Hotels  

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Hotels  

La Rochelle Hotel & Restaurant: Amid a botanical garden

La Rochelle Hotel & Restaurant: Amid a botanical garden, Mutare

 TaberTouch Says:  I stayed here with a a group of 27, so we had the whole place to ourselves and were very well cared for. Breakfast, dinner, and a small sack lunch were all provided, though that may have been by special arrangement with Simon, the manager. The meals are good, the staff... 

Inn on the Vumba: Mutare well know hotelier

Inn on the Vumba: Mutare well know hotelier, Mutare

 Bunting Says:  I would strongly recommend this group of hotels/inns.Gordon Adams is well known in the area and his excellent facilities,this particular Inn has a pool for the children and the food is incredibly good.he definatly knows how to look after his guests. This Inn/Hotel has... 

White Horse Inn: Hotels in the Vumba mountains

White Horse Inn: Hotels in the Vumba mountains, Mutare

 lichinga Says:   Scattered in the Nyanga hills, there are some incredible rests of the colonial period. A few "gems" lost in space and in time: if your heart is strong enough, there you can breath the same atmosphere from 100 years. In the picture, you may appreciate the carefully kept... 

Restaurants  

White Horse Inn: Taste of the beast (wildebeeste, that is)

White Horse Inn: Taste of the beast (wildebeeste, that is), Mutare

 TaberTouch Says:  A European sounding menu - until you see "braised wildebeeste in red wine sauce"! I was there with a large group, seated in a private dining room, so I can't say much about the ambiance, but the grounds are lush and lovely. That's fortunate, as you'll need a stroll through... 

Jenny's Cottage: Everything you might need in one location

Jenny's Cottage: Everything you might need in one location, Mutare

 suziezed Says:  Jenny’s is a 1-stop shop for candles, table linens, bric-a-brac and handicrafts. They serve coffee, snacks and light lunches in their charming garden. There is also a florist and plant nursery on the site for your flower or garden purchases. Additionally there is an... 

The Green Coucal: Tasty food in a lovely setting

The Green Coucal: Tasty food in a lovely setting, Mutare

 suziezed Says:  The Green Coucal, which is often known as ‘Sarah’s’ after its owner Sarah Wright, offers espresso drinks, snacks and light lunches in an aesthetically appealing setting. While you sip and sup you are surrounded by high quality art works by local (Zimbabwean) and regional... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Get fuel before going to Vumba no petrol stations

Get fuel before going to Vumba no petrol stations, Mutare

 Bunting Says:  Lots of lovely walks in the Vumba,especially in the Bunga forest and also the beautiful National Parks Gardens they really are worth visiting,also Lepoard Rock Hotel but its is far and very windy road so don't go after dark if you do not know the area. 

The Tea estates

The Tea estates, Mutare

 lichinga Says:  In such a cold and humid climate, there's room enough for the only tea estate in Zimbabwe. Its tea, traded under the "Four Roses" brand name, is widely consumed all over the country, as the habit of drinking tea remained after the English colonial rule. 

The Vumba mountains

The Vumba mountains, Mutare

 lichinga Says:  The Vumba mountains include the highest peak in Zimbabwe, as well as the most humid areas. Their position is peculiar, as they represent the geological limit of the African plateau. From the Vumba you may look all the way to the Indian Ocean, as the ground disappears under... 

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 A lovely region of mild climate, always green and peaceful (except for the fact the armed bandits had some basis here and there...). It's better to hire a car... 

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The Eastern Highlands

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 Mutare is the door to the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe and also the main transit point towards Mozambique and the important harbour of Beira. The Beira Corridor had been one of the critical points...... 

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Mutare - friendly, safe, clean and a bit boring :)

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 Mutare is nice enough - wide, clean streets and - at least in the downtown areas and the pricier suburbs - very presentable homes with lovely gardens. But out in what's called the 'high-density... 

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Scenic but heartbreaking

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 Between the heartstopping grandeur of the scenery and the heartrending effects of hyper-inflation on the populace (especially the children), a coronary exam should be required before visiting Mutare.... 

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Leopard Rock CC

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 I played golf at the Leopard Rock Country Club. 

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