Introducing Chimanimani National Park

Chimanimani National Park is a hiker’s paradise. To go hiking in Chimanimani National Park (admission US$10; 6am-6pm), 19km from Chimanimani village, you must sign in and pay park fees at Mutekeswane Base Camp. There’s a road to the base camp, but after that the park is accessible only on foot.

Chimanimani Bushwalking Company (026-2932; www.bushwalkingco.com; Chimanimani village) at the filling station in Chimanimani village offers hiking and camping trips in the park (one/five days per person US$45/240). Rates include a guide, porter, transport, meals, camping gear and park admission fees. You camp in caves.