Bridal Veil Falls
One of Zimbabwe's prettiest waterfalls, cascading 50 m down mossy rock — a short scenic drive from the village.
Local guide
Things to Do in Chimanimani
Waterfalls, quartzite peaks and mountain pools — everything within reach of your stay, plus the resources we send our own guests before they arrive.
Chimanimani National Park
Quartzite peaks, hidden valleys and hiking trails up to Mount Binga — the highest peak in the Chimanimani range and the highest mountain in Mozambique.
The Eland Sanctuary
The protected reserve we're named after — grasslands and forest right on our doorstep, with superb viewpoints.
Pork Pie Mountain
The distinctive flat-topped peak our conference room looks out on — glowing at sunrise and sunset.
Tessa's Pool
A crystal-clear natural swimming hole beneath a small waterfall — the classic Chimanimani dip.
Chimanimani Village
Markets, craft shops and mountain-town charm minutes away — with guides available for every trail.
Plan your Chimanimani adventure
These are the sites we send our own guests before they arrive — perfect for daydreaming about waterfalls, picking your first trail, or checking what's on in the village.
- Chimanimani Tourist Association Our local association — attractions, mountain guides and village news
- Chimanimani National Park — ZimParks The official park guide — trails, wildlife and the best seasons to visit
- Zimbabwe Field Guide: the Park Wonderfully detailed trail notes — caves, the mountain hut and plenty of history
- Zimbabwe Field Guide: Bridal Veil Falls All about the waterfall on our doorstep — inside the sanctuary we're named after
- Zimbabwe Tourism Authority The national guide to the Eastern Highlands and beyond
- TripAdvisor: Things to do What fellow travellers loved most around Chimanimani
…or simply ask us when you book — plotting routes over breakfast is our favourite part of the job.
Attraction photos: Bridal Veil Falls by John Mullen (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Chimanimani peaks by Collinsmac (CC BY-SA 4.0) · eland by Charles J. Sharp (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Tessa's Pool by Brian Gratwicke (CC BY 2.0) · village by JackyR (CC BY-SA 3.0). Pork Pie Mountain and all property photos are our own.
Make Eland Sanctuary your base camp
En-suite rooms, chef-cooked meals to order, and every trail on this page a short drive away.