The National Trust of Zimbabwe Fort Gomo Kadzamu An attractive area of Brachystegia woodland. A small fort is located at the top of the hill. La Rochelle Estate The Estate is situated in the Imbeza Valley in the mountainous eastern border area. It has an established garden and arboretum, natural woodland and mountain walks. There are also collections of exotic and indigenous trees and shrubs, and other plants including indigenous orchids, palms and cycads. Mabukuwene The property consists of 12 hectares of natural unspoiled wilderness, the highest point being 1422m above sea level. There are about 80 different species of indigenous trees and a large collection of succulent plants which, when in flower, attract a variety of birds. Murahwa’s Hill On the south-western part of the hill there is a site of an early iron age settlement, dated from 200–400 AD. There is also a Rozvi settlement in the upper level from the late seventeenth century. The forested areas have many different species of trees, vines, fungi, ferns and mosses as well being home to birds and over 200 species of butterflies. Nyanga Historical Exhibition The Exhibition is housed in a double-story stone house, built in 1897, which was used as stables by Cecil Rhodes during his visits to the area between 1897 and 1900. The displays cover Manyika African culture, early European contacts, early years of colonial rule, Rhodes and Nyanga. Sebakwe Poort Park The Park is a 262 hectare property of natural and unspoiled woodland comprising a large number of different indigenous trees, including many Acacia species. The Sebakwe River flows through the property and through an impressive gorge (poort). World’s View This Trust property of 70 hectares is located 300km east of Harare. From an altitude of 2000m the escarpment drops about 600m to the plain below. The area is of great interest to botanists and ornithologists. |
