Mukuvisi Woodlands Nature Reserve and Environment
Education Centre
Mukuvisi is currently open from 8 am to 5 pm every day.
Beautiful nature reserve and game park only 5 km from centre of
Harare on Glenara Ave/Hillside Rd.
What to do at Mukuvisi Woodlands:
You can walk, run or cycle our gorgeous clearly marked woodland trails of varying distances, any day of the week, mountain bikes available for hire, and you can walk dogs as long as they are kept on a lead throughout.
We have a game viewing platform with high chances of seeing several species of animal at or near our waterhole.
We have a Coffee Shop, offering beverages, snacks and light meals.
Our Woodlands Shop is also open.
Horse safaris and guided walks offered - Pre-booking essential.
Join as a Mukuvisi Woodlands Member -
and visit year round at no additional charge. Plentiful plains game and birds to spot, game viewing platform and a year round Eco Schools environmental education programme.
Contact phone number: 0774 198 009.
[email protected] |
BirdLife Zimbabwe
Learn about birds, help conserve them, make new
friends. Bird walks in scenic areas, participate in research projects, attend regular talks and events.
[email protected]
http://www.birdlifezimbabwe.org
Bird Walks and Talks:
Enquiries, use the email address above, or contact:
0775707099.
Sun 4 Jan 2026: 6.30am - 10.30am: Mukuvisi Woodlands Walk: Blatherwick Road. Turn off Chiremba Road into Ford Road opposite Queensdale shops, cross over Longford Ave and bear left down to the T-junction on Blatherwick Rd. Turn right and gate is about 150 metres on left. Bring a tip for the car guard and refreshments for after the walk when we record species. (Public car park for Mukuvisi Woodlands is off Hillside Road).
Sun 11 Jan: Lake Chivero Bird Sanctuary 6:30 - 11:30am: Waterbird Count. Meet at Prince Edward School car park at 6.30am.
Thurs 15 Jan 6 - 7pm: Bird Talk (topic to be advised) - St Michael's Presentation Primary School, 90 Ridgeway North.
Sun 18 Jan: Monavale Vlei Walk: 7am to 9.30am: From Quendon Road turn into Lyndhurst Road, at bottom, follow right hand bend, take first left and second right to BS Leon roundabout. Second exit is Fenella Drive. Meet on Fenella Drive.
Sat 31 Jan: BirdLife Mashonaland Branch AGM: 10 - 11:30am at Mukuvisi Woodlands Rondavel, Hillside Rd. Bring membership card, or receipt for subs payment if you don’t have one. No entry fee but fill in form at reception.
For more information about BirdLife go to:
http://www.birdlifezimbabwe.org |
Haka Game Park
next to Cleveland Dam, Harare
Open
6.30 am to 6 pm daily.
Two Entrances Gates, one
via the Cleveland Dam entrance off Mutare Rd, just past Harare Drive/Mutare Rd roundabout, the
other on Harare Dve between the Arcturus Rd and Mutare Rd intersections with Harare Dve.
Swipe and Ecocash available both gates.
21 Tsessebe were re-introduced to Haka in June 2021 and have settled very well.
In late 2022, four new giraffes joined the Haka family too!
Discounted Season Entry Fees
Receipt provided, which you must bring with you each time, offered for one month entry and six month entry for frequent visitors, to save you money and give you free access throughout the period you purchase. Enquire at Entry Gate.
Spacious beautiful scenic
environment, with varied scenery, and great biodiversity, where you can freely walk, run, cycle, horse ride, drive, canoe, picnic or braai, plenty of birds and
game to spot including giraffe, eland, wildebeest, zebra, tsessebe, impala, duiker, warthog, bush pig, jackal.
Also some amazing San rock art sites.
Ice, wood, charcoal and cool
drinks sold at gate.
If you bring your dog to walk in Haka:
IT MUST BE ON A LEAD!
Please be aware that plains animal species (eland, wildebeest, zebra) view all dogs as predators that they do not want in their space - and will very likely give chase if you are with your dog or dogs.
Do NOT go anywhere near these species with your dog/s and NEVER let it/them off leash in the game park.
[email protected] |
About Mountain Club
We offer opportunities each weekend to walk and hike in beautiful areas in pleasant welcoming company, enabling you to keep fit and make new friends in our country's stunning scenic outdoor environments. It's a great way to meet new people and make new friends!
There are outings to cater for all levels of fitness. Camping trips and expeditions outside Zimbabwe are also organised and rock climbing is also offered weekly. LOW impact walks suitable for new and inexperienced hikers. MEDIUM impact walks suitable for fit hikers with stamina. HIGH impact walks suitable for very fit and experienced hikers. For information about the club, and joining: [email protected]
Annual Membership Subscriptions
Single US$20
Couple / Family
US$30
These are currently due, for 2026.
New Membership
Ask for a form
once you have hiked or climbed with MCZ a few times, then fill in and return to [email protected]
Applications go to MCZ Committee for virtual approval. Once approved, annual subscrition payment is due.
As we walk in Communal Lands and National Parks - dogs not allowed on our hikes. A notice is issued on or around Wednesday each week on the Mountain Club WhatsApp Group, confirming leader, route/area, timing, cost for transport (on top of the standard hiking fee if you are not the driver), area, terrain and impact.
Meeting place in most cases is Sam Levy’s Village car park at back of Village opposite ProTyres and near the Villge Greek Restaurant (but not always). Departure time and return depends on leader. Departure is prompt. Return is scheduled for before dark, and depends on season and traffic.
To enquire about joining MCZ, email [email protected] and to find out if there is an upcoming hike on any weekend, Whatsapp the given leader's number or 0772 497 033 or
0772 214 062. Newcomers are very welcome to come and try out a hike.
Standard Donation to MCZ per hike: US$2 per Member, $5 per non or lapsed Member. Hiking plastic change tokens in small denominations are sold, to avoid change problems. These fees buy groceries purchased for people living at the homesteads where we leave our cars in rural areas for safety before setting off on hikes.
What to bring and wear on our hikes:
Wear sporting/hiking footwear that grips well. Bring a small rucksack with plenty of water/drink, snacks, a lightweight raincoat, sunscreen, hat/cap, and hiking pole/s if you use them. Some hikes are rather steep. Hiking difficulty ('impact') is advised in advance.
Camping trip rules: Camping weekends are for MCZ Members only and must have paid their subs for the year BEFORE the trip.
About our Hikes
Saturday Hikes: Departure times vary, and depend on the leader. The round trip and hike usually take up half a day, and usually departure is fairly early - 7 to 7.30 am (but not always).
Sunday Hikes: Generally all day hikes. We usually depart 7 to 7.30 am (but not always). We usually (not always) return mid to late afternoon, depending on distance travelled. |
Mountain Club Hikes
Weekend hikes are usually publicised here, and to MCZ Members via Whatsapp Group. Watch this space!
Sunday Hike 18 Jan: Swiswa led by Martin Steenkamp (0773255794). Low-Medium Impact. 132m ascent, 5km. Normal hiking fees. Transport cost US$10 per passenger payable to driver. About 30km tar 15km dirt each way via Shamva Rd. High Clearance recommended. Positive energy and happy vibes encouraged. Strictly NO earphones, hangovers or fasting. Emergency recovery NOT possible. It may rain so bring light rainwear. Meet in Sam Levy Village Back Car Park near ProTyres and Village Greek Restaurant at 7am for 7.15 departure. 60 min Travel time. Return time around 1pm.
BURNS NIGHT 2026 at Mavuradonha Wilderness Eco-Lodge: Sat 24 Jan, 5pm till late. 250km north of Harare on reasonable tar road.
Camping US$10 per person per night (no need to book), or book chalets and lodges through Melissa: 0771 655 802. Hot showers and reasonable ablutions, ZESA or standby power, beautiful setting in the Zambezi Valley escarpment below Banarembizi Mountain.
Arrive either Fri or Sat, allow 3 to 4 hours for travel. Saturday morning hike either up the spectacular Banirembizi Mountain or to Eagles Crag, one of the finest hikes in the country with magnificent views and raptors, including Verreaux's Eagles. For the less energetic, explore the river, the rock paintings, and around camp. This is a Wilderness Area with reasonable chances of meeting some of the Big 5 so guides are mandatory (US$5 per person on the walk).
Burns Night is a traditional Scottish Ceilidh, celebrating the life of Rabbie Burns, poet and lyricist. All are encouraged to dress with at least some tartan; many take this seriously and don full regalia! This year we have two Pipers for the festivities, so expect some fine tunes and entertainment. There are rumours of prizes for the most innovative/best dressed.
The Food: Full traditional Burns meal: Leek and Potato Soup, Traditional Haggis, Vegetarian Haggis, Boerewors for the faint-hearted, Mashed Potato and Neaps (A carroty affair), followed by Cranachan and Clootie (if you don’t know these dishes, come and try them). A dram of whisky. The Haggis is piped in, the Address to the Haggis is recited, the Odes and Toasts are done, and then…
The Dancing: Traditional Scottish Dancing (the less complex line dances) led by experienced callers turn the evening into one of hilarity, if you don’t dance, we will help you learn.
Sunday Breakfast: Bacon and Egg Rolls down at the river.
Payment covers Saturday evening meal and party (hall hire, food preps, expenses for the pipers and tips for staff) and Sunday Breakfast at the river.
No other meals provided BUT you can arrange with the kitchen to prepare your food for you, or order meals from Melissa who needs advance warning as food comes from town.
What to bring: Crockery, cutlery and glasses. Normal camping/accommodation gear. Cooler Boxes WITH ICE. The fridges are not reliable so do not bank on them working.
Swimming costumes, normal sun and rain gear (this can be a very wet weekend). Pre-booking and payment ESSENTIAL. Spaces limited - Hall max capacity 50. To book, contact Frances:
0772 308 544.
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MCZ Camping Weekends
These are only open to MCZ members.
A Convivial Meeting is held 10 days before the weekend, at the Club or on Zoom. If you are new, this meeting is mandatory so you understand how MCZ camping trips work. After the convivial it is assumed everyone knows what to expect; logistics, car pool, food, drinking water, ablutions, terrain, etc, and instructions are not repeated.
The Camping Section charges $5 to $10 fee per trip, towards re-tooling its camping equipment. Transport cost are shared among passengers and are due to the driver.
Mountain Club Rock Climbing Info
Weekly Rock Climbing sessions are normally on Wednesdays at Cleveland Quarry, Haka Game Park, entrance on Harare drive or Mutare road, from 3.30pm till dark. In addition, climbing outings are organised (sometimes during the week, mostly weekends) to Christon Bank, Epworth, Ngomakurira, among other locations. Climbers are notified about climbing outings through the Climbers WhatsApp Group.
MCZ climbing gear (shoes, harness, chalk bag) are available for rental upon advance request for those who are new to climbing or do not yet have their own gear. Ropes provided by MCZ. Contact Eleanor Shadwell 0777 451 064 or Emily Morris 0774 343 814 for more information on rock climbing or to be added to the WhatsApp group. |
| Why not join REPS as a Member?! Enjoy Members Benefits and support the Arts. Your subs will help secure this amazing amateur theatrical society and Theatre.
Reps Members Bar
A reminder to those introducing their friends as prospective members, please ensure that application forms are completed with a proposer and seconder and accompanied by the US$20 application fee. We love to host you in our Members Bar, where we now serve a limited range of cocktails in addition to your old favourites. We are open 4pm to 10.30pm Tues to Fri and 11am to 11pm Sat and Sun.
Call for photos of bygone days at Reps
If you have photographs from bygone days of your Reps experience, either in a show, in the audience, or in our Bar, please share them to our Society Secretary on [email protected]
Call for new Front of House Volunteers
Appealing to Reps Members to join an already existing front of house team or form new front of house teams to help out during shows! If interested contact the office for information!
For all Reps enquiries email: [email protected]
Call for Donations
We appeal for any donations to make our office block, and surrounding area more habitable. If you have anything at all that could help our Old Girl get back to her gorgeous self, we will receive it with gratitude!
For more info: go to our official Facebook page and our website. |
The Zimbabwe Academy of Music and Performing Arts Bulawayo
Bulawayo Tel: 2260684; 2267195 WhatsApp: 0782 946 086
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact the office for details of lessons and charges.
Academy DVD Screenings - all at 6.30 pm:
Entry US$3 per person; or enjoy a discount if you buy a block of four for US$10. Film Members Free.
Fri 16 Jan: 'A Chorus Line'
Thurs 22 Jan: ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’
Thurs 29 Jan: 'Downton Abbey'
Fri 30 Jan: ‘Giordano’ - Andrea Chenier
Thurs 5 Feb: 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'
Thurs 12 Feb: 'Robin and Marian'
Fri 13 Feb: Maya Plisetskaya: A Tribute in Five Ballets
Thurs 19 Feb: 'Enemy at the Gates'
Thurs 26 Feb: 'The Night Manager' - 1 of 3
Fri 27 Feb: Gilbert and Sullivan:
'The Gondoliers' |
Bulawayo SPCA Appeal
In these trying times, animals rescued from abuse and neglect and cared for at Bulawayo SPCA are in dire need of help and support. Take a look at our Wish Lists as many of your unwanted items may be just what we need in the shop or at the kennels!
Shop Wish List
Unwanted saleable household goods - ornaments, glassware, crockery, pictures, clothing, garden tools, small items of furniture, jam jars, and anything we can sell to fund the kennels. Ecocash available and items can be dropped at the Charity Shop, 127e Robert Mugabe Way.
Shop Hours: Mon 2-3.45pm; Tues, Thurs and Fri: 9am-12 noon, 1.30-3.15pm; Wed 9-noon,
2-3.45pm. First Saturday of each month:
9am-10.45am.
Kennel and Clinic Wish List
Old blankets and towels, Newspapers, Tinned + Dry Pet Food for Dogs and Cats, Fly Smear, Old Crepe Bandages, Latex Gloves, Face Masks, Paper Towels, Disinfectant Wipes, Antiseptic Wound Spray, Dressings, Toys for Cats, Cat Carriers, Dog Boxes or Cages, Fly Spray, Bolt Cutters, Brooms both Soft and Stiff, Disposable Aprons, off cuts of Foam Rubber to cover donkey harnesses; all can be dropped off at the Kennels, corner Magazine and Khami Rds. |
