Musangano Lodge & The Vumba Mountains
Travel Date:
03 October 2015 – 04 October 2015
Located 234 kms east of Harare on a newly refurbished stretch
of road, Musangano Lodge is the perfect weekend getaway from the hustle &
bustle of city life. Just 28 kms from the city of Mutare, it is the perfect
gateway into the Eastern Highlands as you can easily access the Vumba and
Nyanga mountains for day activities.
On arrival, I was welcomed by Lodge manager Leonard who then
showed me around the main sites on offer to guests including the chalets,
self-catering lodges, swimming pool & braai area, camping grounds,
conference centre and the main dining area where I had a wonderful steak dinner
that evening. The views of the area from the Lodges and chalets are certainly a
site to see, overlooking the Odzi area and dam in the far distance.
Below are a
few snaps:
The lodge is also the ideal location for families traveling
with infants and children as it provides all the necessary equipment and safety
required in-order for your kids to be safe and enjoy the break.
The following
day, I got up early to explore a few of the hiking trails that are on offer at
Musangano. Certainly this is one of the activities I would recommend for those
looking for a nice outdoor experience as they are a variety of trails on offer
based on ability and time.
After my visit and overnight at Musangano, I headed over to
Vumba for a quick visit of the area as this is one of my favourite parts of the
country. The drive from Musangano will take between 45 minutes to an hour
through the forests and some very scenic view points overlooking Mozambique.
Tony’s coffee shop was first point of call for a taste of the world famous
cakes that although pricey are certainly worth it.
Next stop was the Leopard Rock Hotel and Castle Beacon. The
Hotel, known for having one of the best golf courses in Africa is the ideally
location for a weekend getaway or a full day of activities such a horse riding,
golfing, hiking or simply laying by the pool. One activity that I would highly
recommend is the “Enchanted forest hike” where a guide will take you up through
a walking trail and describe various tails and folklore of the area. You then
end the trip at the Castle beacon (pictured below) where you can enjoy
refreshing sundowners overlooking the leopard rock property. This tour lasts
about an hour and is suitable for the whole family as long as you have a good
pair of walking shoes.
That ends my
short though fantastic trip! Thanks for reading and I look forward to updating
you on future travels.
Mlandeli
Ndlela – Sikiliza Consultant
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