No photos yet
Campsite
Mutekeswane Base Camp
ZimParks roadhead camp at Mutekeswane, below the western wall of the Chimanimani range, where walks up to the Bundi valley begin.
- 4.5
- US$12 pp/night
- 4x4
- Open all year
Loading campsite…
No photos yet
Campsite
ZimParks roadhead camp at Mutekeswane, below the western wall of the Chimanimani range, where walks up to the Bundi valley begin.
Park conservation fees are extra, paid at the gate.
A functional roadhead camp whose value lies in the mountains it opens onto, used as the night before or after the walk to the Bundi valley. Remote gravel access, cold winter nights and security on the paths are the trade-offs.
Mutekeswane is where the road ends and Chimanimani National Park begins: a car park, ranger post and the park's one serviced campsite at the foot of the quartzite massif. Most campers spend a night here before or after walking up to the mountain hut on the Bundi River, about two to three hours of steady climbing, and a game scout is usually on hand to advise on routes higher up. Everything beyond is on foot, so pack for the hills before you leave the car. The base camp is about 19 km of gravel from Chimanimani village, where entry is paid at the parks office; a 4x4 is the safer choice in the rains. Winter nights can fall below freezing, summer storms bring flash floods, and illegal gold panners use the paths, so tell the staff your plans and keep gear close.
● Confirmed● Reported, not fully confirmedNot available
If you are at this campsite, please ask the host to claim this page so they can update this information directly.
| All year (Chimanimani standard site, international rate), international | US$12 pp/night |
| All year (Chimanimani standard site, local rate), resident | US$8 pp/night |
Last checked 2026-11-03. Campsites charge in local currency.
Gravel road from Chimanimani village; a 4x4 is recommended, especially in the rainy season. Park open 08:00–17:00 daily.
From Chimanimani village (about 165 km from Mutare via the A9 and A10) pay entry at the ZimParks office next to the filling station, then follow the gravel road about 19 km east to Mutekeswane base camp at the foot of the mountains.
Do you run this campsite?
