Nyanga: the long view

Nyanga is where a lot of people fall in love with hiking in Zimbabwe.

Mount Nyangani — the highest point in the country — rises out of moorland that feels more like the roof of the world than an afternoon's drive from Mutare. The weather turns quickly up there, the mist comes and goes, and the reward at the top is a view that runs for miles on a clear day.

We've walked it as a group and it never loses its scale. If you're new to the highlands, Nyanga is the place to start — with a guide, good boots, and a warm layer you'll be glad of.