Far & Wide is a family owned and run business, close to Nyanga based near the Mutarazi Falls, one of Zimbabwe’s iconic waterfalls. As well as the ever-popular activities they offer, Far & Wide also has various accommodation options, have a look below to find the one most suitable for you:
MUTARAZI COTTAGES
Three luxury self-catering cottages set in parkland overlooking the mountain forests of the Mutarazi Falls National Park in Nyanga. They are the closest cottages to the Mutarazi Falls and are fully equipped; the only things you need to bring are your towels.
Each cottage consists of an open plan lounge/kitchen and large country style dining room table. There is a Jetmaster fireplace. A cradle of firewood a day is included in the rate, for extra there is a charge. The downstairs bedroom has two bunk beds and a shower and toilet en-suite. Upstairs the “log cabin” bedroom has twin beds (which can be pushed together to form a double bed) and en-suite Victorian bath. In addition, there is a private en-suite sauna and balcony. There is an outdoor braai and outdoor furniture. In the event of faults there are candles, battery lighting and gas hot plates for cooking. The cottages have a dedicated ZESA line so no load shedding.
Guests using the Mutarazi Falls Cottages have access to the Pungwe Drift picnic site and Pungwe River for fly-fishing, which are not available to members of the public. The cottages are serviced daily.
MUTARAZI FALLS CAMPING/HUTS
Five private camping huts and camp sites set in montane forest in the Mutarazi Falls National Park a few minutes’ walk from the Mutarazi Falls themselves. Each hut consists of a low walled and roofed shelter. There is a fireplace next to each hut and a central ablutions block with hot and cold running water. Tents, sleeping bags and all camping equipment including camping mattresses can be hired, the proceeds of which go to conservation of the Nyanga and Mutarazi Falls National Parks.
All guests are required to pay Parks entry fees (adult and child), as well as entry per vehicle. Entry fees are a one-off payment and are valid for multiple entries into the Nyanga and Mutarazi Falls National Parks for one week.
PAMUSHANA (AND PROTEA) COTTAGE
This delightful cottage is made of Nyanga field stone and set in a mountain wilderness amongst forests and rolling lawns with stunning views of Zimbabwe’s highest mountain, Mt Nyangani. It consists of three bedrooms, two bedrooms downstairs, one with a double bed and the other with two single beds, whilst the upstairs mezzanine bedroom has a double bed and its own lounge opening onto a balcony. All beds have comfortable mattresses and extra blankets for chilly nights as well as heaters in the downstairs bedrooms.
This cottage has a large lounge, study, dining room and open plan fully fitted kitchen, plus two and a half bathrooms. Both the lounge and dining room have their own log fireplace to take the chill off the mountain air. There is a music system with CD player. The cottage is fully electrified and has a generator for lights in the event of faults, but guests are asked to bring their own petrol for the generator and not to use ovens and geysers when the generator is on. There is cell phone signal at the cottage.
There is also a second “spill over” cottage, Protea Cottage, next door, ideal for kids and extras. The cottages are serviced daily and firewood and charcoal can be purchased on site.
PUNGWE DRIFT COTTAGES
These are two privately owned (under concession from Parks) self-catering cottages set on the banks of the Pungwe River inside the Nyanga National Park. The cottages are fully equipped, with hot water supplied by a boiler. Each cottage sleeps five and has two bedrooms with three single beds in one room and a double in the other, with a bathroom and separate toilet.
The cottages have a comfortable lounge with Jetmaster fireplace (a cradle of wood a day is included in the rate – extra is charged for). There is a small dining room attached to the kitchen, where cooking is done on a wood stove (wood supplied) and gas double-hotplate. Lighting is provided in the form of candles and oil lanterns. There is an outdoor braai (charcoal available for sale) overlooking the river and outdoor furniture. Although there is no electricity at the cottage, it is equipped with solar fridge and freezer.
The rates for these cottages include unlimited fly fishing on a catch and release basis. Part proceeds to conservation of the Nyanga and Mutarazi Falls National Parks. All guests are required to pay Parks entry fees per adult and child, as well as per vehicle. Entry fees are a one-off payment and are valid for multiple entries into the Nyanga and Mutarazi Falls National Parks for one week.
CRIMSONWING COTTAGE
A delightful two bedroomed cottage, situated in a forest, on an exclusive 21 acre estate bordering the Mutarazi Falls National Park in Nyanga. The cottage is fully equipped and consists of an open plan lounge/kitchen and country style dining room table, including a Jetmaster fireplace (a cradle of wood a day is included in the rate – extra is charged for).
The children’s bedroom has two bunk beds, whilst the main bedroom has a double bed. There is a separate toilet and bathroom with bath. Outside there is a braai and outdoor furniture. Charcoal is available for sale.
Guests using Crimsonwing Cottage have access to the Pungwe Drift picnic site and Pungwe River for fly-fishing, which are not available to members of the public. Power is provided via a generator and hot water boiler for the bath.
*All of the cottages/huts have a strict no pets policy.
** Towels are NOT included in ANY of the accommodation options – please bring your own.
***PLEASE KINDLY BRING YOUR OWN RUBBISH BAG TO CARRY ANY RUBBISH AWAY WITH YOU.
As you can see there is a wide selection of accommodation options and all of the Far & Wide cottages have access to the Far & Wide activities, as below:
Activities (some of which are charged extra on a user pay basis) include:
- Mutarazi SkyWalk and SkyLine
- fly fishing;
- wild water rafting;
- kayaking;
- river bugging;
- canyoning;
- adventure ropes course in trees;
- abseiling;
- rock-climbing wall;
- mountain biking trails;
- birding;
- walks;
- Turaco Hiking Trail;
- swimming in natural pools on the river;
- picnics;
- peace and quiet.
There are lovely walks through the forest and along the mountain stream that flows where you may catch a glimpse of the rare Blue Duiker, Samango monkey, bush buck or even leopard that inhabit the montane forests.
Mutarazi Falls is Africa’s second highest waterfall, and there are breath-taking vistas from the Honde View and the Pungwe View, with its glorious views of the Pungwe Falls and Gorge. Well worth a visit.
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