Activities
What to do at Mukuvisi Woodlands
Enjoy a lovely wander around our large Intepretive Area: Enjoy our resident wildlife; blue duikers, crocodiles, tortoises, the Wildfowl Pond and more. Then head over to our Game Viewing Platform. Sit quietly there and enjoy the lovely view and the wildlife for as long as you like. The animals are usually fed near the platform with game cubes at 2pm every Saturday and Sunday. This is an especially good time to see a range of our resident species.
We offer the popular option of the Unguided Scenic Woodlands Walk, Run or MTB Cycle Ride on our Marked Trail Routes of
around 3, 5, 8 and 10 km:
Available Every Day of the Week.
NOTE: Indemnity MUST be signed before you start.
| Adult | US$ 6 |
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| Child 5 to 12 years | US$ 5 |
| Dog: MUST be on a LEAD throughout! | US$ 2 |
| Fees for Functions and Events | |
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| Boma Hire – Private Parties (< 50 people): All attendees must also pay standard entry fees as at top left. | US$ 80 |
| Church Groups and Charities (< 50 people): All attendees also pay group entry fees as at left. | US$ 100 |
| Photographer attendance, special functions | US$ 30 |
Game Viewing
The Woodlands marked Trails - Walk, Run or Cycle, any day of the week
Need a breath of fresh air? Come forest bathing and de-stress. Soak up nature's calming influence.
Enjoy a healthy walk, run or mountain bike ride through the Mukuvisi Woodlands.
The scenery is lovely and you may spot some game too! You’ll certainly see some birds along your way.
The Woodlands Trails are on clearly marked routes, for you to enjoy by walking, running, strolling or on your mountain bike. This initiative has greatly boosted visitor numbers and made even more people aware of the beauty and tranquillity offered by a visit here.
You can bring your dogs, as long as they are on leads and controllable. This is especially popular at weekends. Come and enjoy this regularly, meet new friends and old, get some exercise with the family in a lovely scenic environment, then enjoy breakfast in our Coffee Shop - bacon and egg rolls, coffee and other items from 7am onwards – hot, fresh and quick!
The Trails range from 3km to 10km. If you join as Members, Individual and Family categories are available, and you can walk any time the Woodlands are open (8 am to 5 pm daily) at no further charge. Then relax and enjoy some game viewing from our Platform! Food is put out for the animals at around 2pm on weekends – see eland, zebra, giraffe and impala; guinea fowl, Egyptian geese, grey heron and more.
When it’s hot, make sure you wear a hat and sunscreen and take some water with you. You can buy bottled water at the Woodlands before you start. The trails take you near the bird hide and small dam and then into the wild game area, so ensure your dogs are well leashed. Anyone letting their dog off the lead in the wild game area may be banned from The Woodlands. Having dogs leashed is for their own protection from wildlife, as well as to prevent them from disturbing and chasing the wild animals.
The Mukuvisi Market
Usually held on the first Sunday of each Month,and entry is free (please check our Home and Events Pages to be sure).
Come and browse our stands - and enjoy the Woodlands Trails, Viewing Platform and Coffee Shop, too.
Guided Horseback Safaris
A brilliant way to enjoy the game! You can get quite close to the animals without startling them.
Activity and Safari Fees:
Must be booked in advance via Reception.
Horse Safaris operate 7 days a week:
Times: 7.30 am, 9 am and 3 pm.
Please arrive 15 minutes early and report to Reception
| Horse safari – adult | US$ 30 |
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| Horse safari - child aged 7 to 12 | US$ 20 |
| Weight limit for horse safaris | 100 kg |
| Pony ride | US$ 2 |
| Walking safari with guide | US$ 20 |
| Guided bird walk | US$ 20 |
For bird walks, please contact BirdLife Zimbabwe. Reach out to Duncan at +263775707099.
Guided Walks
Our Guides are very knowledgeable and will add much to your enjoyment of our woodlands and the diverse birds, plant and animal species who live there.
School Visits
Educational visits are very popular indeed, with all schools from nursery to junior to senior, and in fact beyond, to college level too!
A superb setting for environmental learning, and so close to the City!
Visit Our Gift Shop
Stop by and see our shop location, by the Coffee Shop.
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Shop is open all day - have breakfast, lunch, tea or a light snack.
This is a popular spot at weekends, after people have run, walked or cycled the trails, to grab a coffee and a bite of breakfast; or have lunch, then head over to the Viewing Platform to see the animals as they gather at 2pm Saturdays and Sundays at the waterhole for some game cubes.
Braais and Picnics
We offer braai facilities at Mukuvisi Woodlands. So if you want to make a lovely day outing of it, and bring your braai food or picnic, to enjoy at one of our pretty spots in the Interpretive Area, do!
Sign up online to use iNaturalist (click flyer below) then come to Mukuvisi to observe Nature and take some interesting pictures to upload
