Parks, beaches and nature in Zimbabwe

Parks, beaches and nature in Rusape

Rusape Dam (Rusape)

Large reservoir popular for fishing, picnicking, and family recreation.

• All ages (supervise near water)
• Reservoir and shoreline
• Yes, but uneven

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Chipinge

Chirinda Forest (Chipinge)

Rare rainforest with giant mahoganies, forest birds, and gentle walking trails.

• 5+ years
• Rainforest
• Yes, but carry toddlers

Parks, beaches and nature in Chipinge

Crystal Creek (Chipinge)

Hidden waterfall and river hike with clear swimming pools and picnic spots.

• 6+ years
• River and waterfall
• No

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Chipinge

Chirinda Forest

Rare rainforest with giant mahoganies, forest birds, and gentle walking trails.

• 5+ years
• Rainforest
• Yes, but carry toddlers

Parks, beaches and nature in Chipinge

Crystal Creek

Hidden waterfall and river hike with clear swimming pools and picnic spots.

• 6+ years
• River and waterfall
• No

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Chinhoyi

Chinhoyi Caves

Limestone caves with the famous Sleeping Pool, game viewing, and picnic areas.

• All ages (supervise near water)
• Cave system and reserve
• Limited

Entry from ZWG 5

Parks, beaches and nature in Bindura

Paradise Pools (Arcadia Dam)

Riverside resort with natural rock pools, boat rides, braai sites, and camping.

• All ages (supervise near water)
• Natural rock pools
• Yes, but supervise

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Zvishavane

Palawani Lakeworld Resort

Lakeside resort with boat rides, swimming, mini-golf, volleyball, and camping.

• All ages
• Lakeside resort
• Yes, gentle boat rides

Entry from ZWG 10

Parks, beaches and nature in Binga

Binga Rest Camp & Hot Springs

Lakeside rest camp with two hot springs, family rooms, fishing, and boat launches.

• All ages
• Lakeside rest camp
• Yes, warm springs

Entry from ZWG 6

Parks, beaches and nature in Redcliff

Green Dam & Millennium Park (Redcliff)

Free public dam and park with fishing, picnicking, and open green space.

• All ages
• Public dam and park
• Yes, with supervision

Free entry

Parks, beaches and nature in Mazowe

Mazowe Dam Resort

Lakeside resort with pool, boat cruises, speed boating, and braai stands near Harare.

• All ages
• Lakeside resort
• Yes, pool

Entry from ZWG 5

Parks, beaches and nature in Mazowe

The Forest at Art

Picnic ground with food trucks, climbing wall, and open lawns for families.

• All ages
• Picnic ground
• Yes, open lawns

Free entry