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]
http://www.mukuvisiwoodland.co.zw
See website for current prices.

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.

Thurs 20 Mar: Evening Bird Talk 6 – 7pm at St Michael's Presentation Primary School, 90 Ridgeway North

'Bird your Turf': 22 – 23 March: Bird where you like – Record species in your garden, a local park, etc. Then email your results to: [email protected] in Excel.

Thurs 3 April: Evening Bird Talk by Peter Ginn: 6 – 7pm at St Michael's Presentation Primary School, 90 Ridgeway North. US$2 on the door. From town drive along Borrowdale Rd, turn right into Whitwell, next right into Ridgeway North, next right into Northend Rd and first right into Northridge Close. Drive to end of road, go through security boom into Northridge Park.

Sun 6 April 7am - 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).

Sat 12 April 7 - 11am: Christon Bank Walk in Mazowe Botanical Reserve: On Mazowe Rd, go 3.4 km past the traffic circle to the new parliament, then turn right onto Christon Bank Rd. Continue to the end to Botanical Reserve car park. Miombo woodland on granite kopjies and riverine terrain, on the Mazowe river. Bring picnic or braai. Contact 077 570 7099 if transport is required.

Sun 20 April 7.00 - 9.00 am: Monavale Vlei Walk: 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 26 April - and Sun 27th too, if you like: Kent Estates, Norton. Meet 6.30am in Prince Edward School car park. Proceed on Bulawayo road, past turn off to Norton, and 5.6 km from the top of the flyover, turn left onto the road sign-posted Chibero. After 5.8km turn right at the sign Kent Estate onto the farm road. This gravel road leads to the entrance boom where the party will meet before proceeding to the dam. Option to camp at the dam, and bird on Sunday, too - or just bring refreshments or a braai for Saturday.

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]

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

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 weekly 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 Khumo Tyres (but not always). Departure time and return depends on leader. Departure is prompt. Return is scheduled for before dark, but does depend on season and traffic.

Weekend hikes are usually publicised here, and to MCZ Members via Whatsapp Group. Watch this space!

Sat 29 March Hike - Mashire, led by Patricia Barber, 0773 497033. Medium Impact. An undulating landscape over bare granite and sometimes shady parts, 6 km - it will be hot, bring plenty of fluid! Meet 7 am for 7:15 am departure, in Sam Levy’s Village back car park near Khumo Tyres and Village Greek Restaurant. Normal hiking fees. Transport cost USD10 per passenger payable to driver. Domboshawa Rd both ways, now in good condition. Back just after lunch.

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 - around 7:45 am, (but not always).

Sunday Hikes: Generally all day hikes. We usually depart around 7:45 am (but not always). We return late afternoon, depending on distance travelled.

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.

Quarry Access Fee:
US$60 for Jan 1 - Dec 31st 2024.

For info: http://www.thevumbatrail.com

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
We are working on compiling our archives. 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 forinformation!

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. In particular:

• vinyl tiles for the loos
• Paint for the Adrian Stanley building
• Paint for the playground
• Someone to help us redo signage

This is just part of our long wish list! So, 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 2260684; 2267195
email: [email protected]

First Term began 20 January and ends Friday 4 April, but students can, of course, be accepted at any time. 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.

Thurs 20 March:  Downton Abbey: ‘A New Era’. Entry US$3, Film Members free

Fri 21 March: Film: Johann Strauss II: ‘Aschenbrödel’: Recorded live in December 1999, this celebrated Vienna State Opera production combines everything a romantic ballet needs; excellent soloists, fascinating choreography and beautiful costumes. Entry US$3, Red Carpet Members free

Thurs 27 March: Film: ‘The Madness of King George’
Fri 28 March: Film: Gilbert and Sullivan: ‘Trial by Jury’ and ‘HMS Pinafore’
Sat 29 March: Live Concert for International Piano Day and Women's History Month
Thurs 3 April: 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail'
Sat 5 April: Live Concert for Robert Sibson Hall's 50th Anniversary
Thurs 10 April: Film: ‘Quartet’ - starring Maggie Smith
Fri 11 April: Film: Verdi's 'Rigoletto'
Wed 30 April: Live Concert - The Tich Makalisa Trio, for International Jazz Day  

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.