Chimanimani Mountains

Zimbabwe

The Chimanimani Mountains are not the best known of Africa’s natural features, but their weathered crags do appeal to those visitors who make the trek to eastern Zimbabwe.^{1 2} The mountains, which form a portion of the border between Zimbabwe and Mozambique, are composed primarily of sandstone, and their peaks reach heights of over 8,000 feet.^{3 4}

An interesting feature of Chimanimani National Park is that camping is allowed anywhere within the park’s boundaries.⁵ Although few public facilities exist, the area’s many caves provide ample shelter for hikers who wish to spend the night.⁶

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References

1. Chimanimani. Chimanimani. Accessed 23 Jan. 2013.
2. Dean. Hike in the Chimanimani Mountains. Adventures of Dean and Sophie. 6 Jan. 2010. Accessed 23 Jan. 2013.
3. Chimanimani Mountain Zimbabwe. Jenman African Safaris. Accessed 23 Jan. 2013.
4. Chimanimani Mountains National Park. Flora of Zimbabwe. Accessed 23 Jan. 2013.
5. Chimanimani National Park. Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority. Accessed 23 Jan. 2013.
6. Baxter, Peter. The Chimanimani Mountains of Zimbabwe. Peter Baxter. Accessed 23 Jan. 2013.

Published 2018-06-18