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Mahenye Safari Lodge

Mahenye Ward is situated in southeastern Zimbabwe along the border with Mozambique. The Save River forms the southern and western boundaries of the ward and separates the communal lands of Mahenye from Zimbabwe’s Gonarezhou National Park.

Management of the facility: Joint venture partnership between the Shangaan Community in Mahenye Ward and a Private operator. The private operator has the day to day management of the facility. Locals employed on the facility.

Accommodation – 8 thatched chalets on an island on Save River

Access – Accessed 55 km from the off the Chiredzi Mutare highway mostly gravel road.

Amenities – facility provide basic amenities to meet emergency visitor needs. Facility is also covered by mobile phone network.

Attractions – Scenic views, Falls and Pans, Save River, Wildlife and unique flora

Activities – Game drives and walks, scenic drives, bird watching, canoeing

Awareness – Marketed by  private operator. Appears on several websites and exhibited at various national and international tourism marketing expos

Main  Challenges:  Low  tourism  activity,  capital  to  diversify,  Save  River  siltation, poaching,  slow development of tourism in Gonarezhou National Park, a major pull of visitors to the area.

Future Prospects:  Enhancing the culture product