About Mukuvisi Woodlands of Zimbabwe

About Mukuvisi Woodlands of Zimbabwe

Mukuvisi Woodlands of Zimbabwe which covers 270 ha of Woodland is one of the closet conservation points to Harare. This center is one of the still green locations that allows  the public to enjoy the stunning beauties of Zimbabwe. The Mukuvisi Woodland is watered by a stream that enters the woodland from the southeast and exits from the southwest.

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Since most of the wild animals in Zimbabwe are confined in the national Parks and other conservation areas not quickly accessed by the locals, the Mukuvisi Woodlands are the simplest places where to find these animals and Woodlands.

Various animals can be spotted feeding in various locations of the Mukuvisi Woodlands inclusive of herds elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, wildebeests and others. For keen birders an array of birds can be spotted in the various parts of these woodlands.

The center is also great for organizing different gatherings and educational purposes for school. The presence of the restaurant where you can enjoy a meal while at the center is a great resting spot.

Brief history of Mukuvisi Woodlands of Zimbabwe

The current Mukuvisi Woodlands of Zimbabwe was first proposed as a green belt area in 1910 and this was aimed at protecting this area from urban encroachment. The quest for the conservation of this area kept going until 1979 when the Mukuvisi Woodlands Association was created.

In the year 1980, a lease was signed between Harare Municipal and Mukuvisi Woodlands Association to conserve this area and it is to run unto 2090.

What is the location of the Mukuvisi Woodlands in Zimbabwe

The Mukuvisi Woodlands of Zimbabwe are about 7 kilometers from Harare the capital city of Zimbabwe. You use the Hillside road to get to these woodlands. The Mukuvisi Woodlands are open from 0800 hours to 1700 hours each day. Get in touch with us.

What To Do A See In Mukuvisi Woodlands In Zimbabwe

Game Viewing in Mukuvisi Woodlands

A number of wild animals spend time in the Mukuvisi Woodlands of Zimbabwe which you can spot on your visit. Some of the animals present in this center include giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, elands and others. You need a guide on ground to enjoy the best of your time while at this center because they are equipped with the best knowledge of the history and other details about the different animals in this place. You may also do a self guided walk in Mukuvisi Woodlands in case you desire to.

Birding in Mukuvisi Woodlands

If you are a keen birder in Harare and wish to spend time in the jungle the closet location is in Mukuvisi Woodlands. You can enjoy the birding experience in Mukuvisi Woodlands by yourself or join the Bird life Zimbabwe walk but this happens on particular dates.

Some of the bird species that you may get to see in Mukuvisi Woodlands include Green capped Eremomela, Black Cuckooshrike, African Golden Oriole, Spotted Creepers, White breasted Cuckooshrike, Yellow fronted Tinker Bird, Copper sunbird, Red-faced crobec, Purple crested Turaco, Miombo blue eared Starling and others. You need a professional birding guide to get the best

Safari Walks in Mukuvisi Woodlands

The Safari Walks in this center are led by the ranger guides on ground who have knowledge of the different animals and where in Zimbabwe they are living. There are guided birding walks too at Mukuvisi Woodlands where you get to identity a variety of birds that traverse this forest.  A these are at a fairly  friendly and affordable  cost.

Horse Back riding in Mukuvisi Woodlands

Enjoy horseback riding in Mukuvisi Woodlands as you go through the center. Enjoy the beauties in these woodlands at a place that is higher than the usual. You get the opportunity to spot the various animals that spend time around the environs of these woodlands.

Camping in Mukuvisi Woodlands

Change from the normal and book a camping experience in Mukuvisi Woodlands. There are different camping sites but you may carry own camping equipment and supplies, You need to book this activity in time so that all necessary arrangements can be done in advance.

Cycling Riding in Mukuvisi Woodlands

Do some cycling in Mukuvisi Woodlands on the trails constructed in the center. This may take a distance of about 3, 5, 8 and 10 kilometer but very scenic. Try to keep on the trails so as not to degrade further the environment in the center.

Educational Tours in Mukuvisi Woodlands

Schools are allowed to tour the Mukuvisi Woodlands where chidren are taught about the importance of the eco systems while having fun. The National Park in Zimbabwe charge higher costs that may not be cost effective to the natives however a center like Mukuvisi Woodlands offers the opportunity for children to get a closer look of these animals.

School wishing to visit the Mukuvisi Woodlands must book in advance so that a necessary arrangement can be made in advance. There are also other groups of visitors to the center that have privileges like the pensioners and others.

How much is the cost of Tour to the Mukuvisi Woodlands

The cost of safari to Mukuvisi Woodlands varies with activities you hope to engage in while at the center but the entrance fees are compulsory for every tourist except the privileged groups. At the moment, the Adults entrance fees to Mukuvisi Woodlands are $5 per person, Children 5 to 12 years $ 4 and children below 5 years free of charge.

The Mukuvisi Woodlands also offers discounts to some groups in case you make advance planning with them.

The Mukuvisi Woodlands, organize different seminars and conferences to for both schools and adults with the aim of teaching them about the ecosystem and how they can co-exist with wildlife but this is timely and requires booking in advance. Through programs like Mukuvisi Woodlands eco schools program they also teach the young people about the relevancy of sustainable existence of wildlife, participate in Quiz and much more. Some of there shelters can are also open for other activities like the thatched Gazebo shelter. All this is at an affordable cost

When Is The Best Time To Visit Mukuvisi Woodlands

The Mukuvisi Woodlands are open all year from 0800 to1700 hours each day. The dry season however in most exciting because the environment around the center is bright with different wild animals more visible. The trial through the center are drier allowing quicker movement even for those on foot. Since most of the activities in Mukuvisi Woodlands are done in the open like camping, walking safaris and others even those on foot can enjoy more fun in the dry weather.

The wet season is also great for a tour to the Mukuvisi Woodlands where you can engage in some indoor activities. When the weather clears, you may carry on with other outdoor activities in this center. The Mukuvisi Woodlands is beautiful in the wet season with green cover almost in every part of the center. More fruits and flowers are likely to be spotted at the center in the wet season as there is a very vibrant atmosphere.

No matter when you hope to visit the Mukuvisi Woodlands in Zimbabwe every time is Mukuvisi Woodlands time. Contact us to help you organize your visit to Mukuvusi Woodlands.

Why visit the Mukuvisi Woodlands

The Mukuvisi Woodlands is an eco-center with objectives to conserve and utilize these woodlands. To Provide and develop facilities for education, engage in nature conservation, environmental studies and research and encourage the public to conserve nature.

By visiting the Mukuvisi Woodlands in Zimbabwe, you contribute to the fund they supports it existence through paying entrance fees, engaging in activities at the center and much more. The existence of wildlife in Zimbabwe is threatened by mostly human activities but if centers like these are set up and awareness conducted, then more species will be saved.

There is fun and plenty to see in Mukuvisi Woodlands because other than seeing wild animals in the center the is a lot more in the environment like different structures, Walking safaris, biking, horseback riding and other activities

When with children, the visit to Mukuvisi Woodlands is an opportunity to them to earn about the eco system, meet animals which can only be found in the National Park yet some cannot afford trips to such destinations and much more. It is placed where tradition meats a modern touch and provides a learning environment for children.

In case you are fed up of town noise and chaos, the Mukuvisi Woodlands opens better opportunities to tranquility in a small distance away from city noise.

Are Walking Safaris In Mukuvisi Woodlands Easy Or Difficult

The walking safaris in Mukuvisi Woodlands in Zimbabwe are fun but with some challenges. These animals are found in different parts of the center and tracing them may be quite tiresome. During the extreme dry season the ground gets quite hot so you need to wear the most appropriate footwear and carry drinking water to quench thirst. The wet season is quite challenging as moving along the trails gets slippery. Sometimes the vegetation over grows and protrudes into the trails obstructing the way. Contact our team for more information.

Despite the challenges you may go through while taking a walk in Mukuvisi Woodlands the end results are overwhelming fabulous as you get to see animas that are not commonly seen but in the National Park.  Walking in Mukuvisi Woodlands is another way to test your eve of fitness but while having fun too.

How Long Is The Tour In Mukuvisi Woodlands

The time taken during the visit to Mukuvisi Woodlands is hard to estimate as this depends on the activity you hope to engage in. Open your mind to see different things that are done in the center and trust me you may not realize how time elapses.

When you decide to do self guiding in Mukuvisi Woodlands, you may take a long time in the center because you may not know the trails to different parts especially if you are a first timer. It is best to use the help of the guides on ground to lead the way because they have more detailed information about the center and all other exciting spots you may not be in position to know.

When at the Mukuvisi Woodlands, ensure you follow the recommended guidelines of the center so that you are in position to move with nothing stopping you. Try not to do anything that will cause these animals to get mood swings because even though they are accustomed to seeing visitors, they are still wild animals that can charge when provoked.

What are the guidelines of the tour in Mukuvisi Woodlands

• Respect nature while on safari in Mukuvisi Woodlands and do not over ride on it while in the park.
• Don’t make noise or hoot while in Mukuvisi Woodlands because you may scare the wild animals.
• Dumping garbage in Mukuvisi Woodlands is forbidden because this alters the nature of the park where wild animals thrive. Do not pick anything from the park but only carry memories of this adventure.
•  Don’t get out of your facility at night while in Mukuvisi Woodlands because you may encounter some danger.
• Feeding the animals of Mukuvisi Woodlands is forbidden because they are wild animals that must search for there own food.
• Drive at the speed limit set by the center authorities as this helps not to knock down some animals.
•  Don’t drive off track while entering or leaving Mukuvisi Woodlands because you destroy nature.
• All walking safaris in Mukuvisi Woodlands must be guided by a professional ranger guide to avoid chances of encountering the dangerous animas in the reserve.
• Paying entrance fees to the reserve is a must as this is one of the ways to support park maintenance.
• Do not pick anything from the Mukuvisi Woodlands or leave anything but just carry memories, photos and experience rather than depleting the reserve off its natural environment.
• In case you wish to tour the Mukuvisi Woodlands, book in advance so that all the necessary planning is done in advance. This helps to allocate the right ranger guide to you in advance and also include your presence in the game reserve program of the day.

Contact our team for further information about Mukuvisi woodlands.