{"id":5527,"date":"2026-05-11T18:03:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T18:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/?p=5527"},"modified":"2026-05-12T07:30:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T07:30:56","slug":"mazowe-botanical-reserve-harares-hidden-gem-for-hikers-birders-and-tree-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/index.php\/2026\/05\/11\/mazowe-botanical-reserve-harares-hidden-gem-for-hikers-birders-and-tree-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"Mazowe Botanical Reserve: Harare\u2019s Hidden Gem for hikers, birders and tree lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Abel Nzaka, in Christon Bank, Mazowe, Zimbabwe<\/p>\n<p>Tucked just outside Harare, the Mazowe Botanical Reserve is fast becoming a must-visit destination for nature lovers, hikers, and birdwatchers chasing the thrill of miombo woodland.<!--more--><br \/>\nWith sweeping granite views, ancient rock art, and some of Zimbabwe\u2019s most sought-after birds, the reserve offers a wilderness experience less than an hour from the capital.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5531\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5531\" style=\"width: 395px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5531 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"395\" height=\"464\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture1.jpg 395w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture1-255x300.jpg 255w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture1-358x420.jpg 358w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture1-150x176.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture1-300x352.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 395px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 395\/464;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5531\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Split rock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Managed by local environmental organisation My Trees Trust, the reserve\u2019s mission goes beyond tourism.<br \/>\nThe Trust is actively restoring the landscape through indigenous tree planting, protecting the area\u2019s remaining miombo woodlands, and working with surrounding communities to develop sustainable alternatives to deforestation.<br \/>\n<strong>A Birder\u2019s Paradise <\/strong><br \/>\nThe reserve is one of the most accessible sites near Harare to experience miombo specials.<br \/>\nOver 150 bird species have been recorded here, including raptors like the black-chested snake eagle and colourful residents such as the green-winged pytilia.<br \/>\nBut the star attraction is the spotted creeper.<br \/>\nThis elusive, tree-clinging bird is a miombo endemic and a major drawcard for international birders.<br \/>\nIts presence in healthy numbers at Mazowe Botanical Reserve signals the quality of the intact woodland My Trees Trust is protecting.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5530\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5530\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5530 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"584\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture2.jpg 620w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture2-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture2-446x420.jpg 446w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture2-150x141.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 620px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 620\/584;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5530\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The colourful Cabanis\u2019s bunting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>More Than Just Birds <\/strong><br \/>\nVisitors can explore hiking trails that wind through granite outcrops and caves, opening to panoramic views of the Mazowe Valley.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5529\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5529\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5529 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"468\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture3.jpg 640w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture3-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture3-574x420.jpg 574w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture3-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture3-150x110.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 640px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 640\/468;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5529\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The elusive African spotted creeper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The dramatic rock formations frame the landscape, while ancient San rock paintings hidden among the boulders add a cultural layer to the reserve\u2019s natural beauty.<br \/>\nWildlife sightings include klipspringer, duiker, and the occasional golden orb-web spider spinning its web between trees.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5528\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5528\" style=\"width: 622px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5528 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"622\" height=\"390\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture4.jpg 622w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture4-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture4-150x94.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 622px) 100vw, 622px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 622px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 622\/390;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5528\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The noisy boulder chat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Visit<br \/>\nMazowe Botanical Reserve is open to the public daily from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Entry is $2 per person, with proceeds supporting My Trees Trust\u2019s conservation work.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5533 size-full aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"707\" height=\"499\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture6.jpg 707w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture6-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture6-595x420.jpg 595w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture6-150x106.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture6-696x491.jpg 696w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture6-100x70.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 707px) 100vw, 707px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 707px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 707\/499;\" \/><br \/>\nWhether you come for the sunrise hike, the spotted creeper, or just to breathe clean miombo air, the reserve offers a rare blend of conservation and recreation on Harare\u2019s doorstep.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5534 size-full aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"553\" height=\"757\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture5.jpg 553w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture5-219x300.jpg 219w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture5-307x420.jpg 307w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture5-150x205.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture5-300x411.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 553px) 100vw, 553px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 553px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 553\/757;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If You Go:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5532 size-full aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture7.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1020\" height=\"637\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture7.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture7-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture7-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture7-673x420.jpg 673w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture7-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/zimdailyjournal.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture7-696x435.jpg 696w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1020px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1020\/637;\" \/><br \/>\nLocation: Christon Bank, Mazowe<br \/>\nHours: 6:00 AM \u2013 6:00 PM, daily<br \/>\nEntry: $2 per person<br \/>\nBest for: Birdwatching, hiking, photography, rock art, nature education<br \/>\nTip: Bring binoculars, water, and sturdy shoes. Early mornings are best for bird activity.<\/p>\n<p>My Trees Trust welcomes volunteers and donations to support its reforestation and woodland protection programmes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Abel Nzaka, in Christon Bank, Mazowe, Zimbabwe Tucked just outside Harare, the Mazowe Botanical Reserve is fast becoming a must-visit destination for nature lovers, hikers, and birdwatchers chasing the thrill of miombo woodland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5531,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31,30,27],"tags":[1076,1077],"class_list":{"0":"post-5527","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-columnists-zimbabwe-archive","8":"category-environment-zimbabwe","9":"category-news-zimbabwe","10":"tag-abel-nzaka","11":"tag-my-trees-trust"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with 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