Map of Mutare

The town is small and walkable.

You can also take a ride on minibus combis for US$0.50.

• -18.97856832.6981361 Cross Kopje Memorial, Greenside (2-3 km east of the city centre). A memorial built in memory of 269 Africans from Rhodesia, Nyasaland, and the Portuguese East Africa who had lost their lives in the German East African Campaign of World War I. Erected by Colonel Methuen, the memorial is a massive Cross constructed of granite and reinforced concrete and it stands nearly ten metres high, and is over a metre thick, has cross arms of nearly five metres and weighs over fifty tonnes. The memorial was illuminated by floodlights, but these are now defunct, which gave the cross an impressive silhouette. (updated Feb 2015)
• -18.95306332.6830352 Cecil Kop Nature Reserve (the hill is within easy reach of the car park behind the Showgrounds or from the sign-posted turn-off on the Old Christmas Pass Road; it can also be found by following Arcadia Road north of the city centre). M-F 08:00-17:00, Sa Su 08:00-sundown. Antelope, elephant, rhino, zebra and wildebeest. Open daily. The Cecil Kop Nature Reserve encompasses 4,200 acres (1,700 hectares) of scenic beauty, where you can see Zimbabwe's wildlife under natural conditions 3 km from the city centre, open every day of the year. Visitors may also drive around Thompson's Vlei section of the game park on the eastern borders of the city. The Murahwa's Hill forms the backdrop to the Mutare Showgrounds, a nature reserve that is a naturalist's delight. Rare birds, butterflies and trees are found in their natural environment. (updated Feb 2015)
• -18.97117932.6671143 Mutare museum, Aerodrome Rd, ☏ +263 20 63630. Daily 09:00-17:00. It was established in 1945, and in 1959 it was taken over by the National Museums and Monuments as the third of its five national museums. The museum houses the national collection of antiquities, firearms, edged weapons, and road transports. The display galleries include flora and fauna of Manicaland, zoology exhibits, transport items and a large "walk-in" aviary housing over 500 birds. Temporary displays are held regularly. Can be found on Victory Avenue off Aerodrome Road. US$3 resident, US$10 non-resident. (updated Jul 2024)
• -18.97428832.6651924 The Civic Centre Complex. The Civic Centre complex, apart from being the administrative centre of the city, contains the Courtauld Theatre, the Queen's Hall and the Turner Memorial Library. Across the road from the complex is the Mutare Post Office, which was opened in 1973. Visitors may see the Mayor's Parlour, the reception rooms and the Council Chamber during working hours. The Turner Memorial Library, in the Civic Centre complex, is a subscription lending library with a good variety of fiction and non-fiction. (updated Feb 2015)

• -18.98161832.6691255 Mutare Main Park Aloe Gardens. The result of many years of hard work, the Aloe Gardens in Mutare's Main Park are becoming increasingly famous throughout the southern Africa region. The gardens contain about 10,000 aloes and numerous indigenous shrubs and cycads. The 243 species of aloe were collected from throughout Africa and Madagascar. (updated Feb 2015)
• -18.78380532.7010026 Lake Alexander / Ozdani Dam (35 km north of Mutare on the Odzani Road which passes through Penhalonga). This site offers magnificent views, as well as thatched shelters, toilets, braai areas for campers, and is popular for fishing, yachting and rowing. Row boats are available for hire, and there is a yachting club at the lake. Smallbridge Dam, upstream from Lake Alexander on the Odzani River offers fishing and boating in scenic surroundings. (updated Feb 2015)

The National Arts Gallery and Courtauld Theatre are two places in Mutare where you can go to experience some culture.

Stone sculptures can be found cheaply at the intersection going to the Mozambique border.

• Pick N Pay Supermarket, Herbert Chiteop Street. 07:30-20:00. Large South African-owned supermarket. (updated Mar 2016)
• Stanbic bank, Herbert Chitepo Street. 24-hour ATM. Mastercard and Visa card ATM. (updated Aug 2023)
• Ecobank, Herbert Chiteop Street. 24-hour ATM. Mastercard and Visa card ATM. (updated Aug 2023)
• Needbank, 75 Herbert Chitepo Street (Windsor sasa house). 24-hour ATM. Mastercard and Visa card ATM. (updated Aug 2023)
• Choppies Supermarket, Herbert Chiteop Street. 08:00-20:00. large Botswanan-owned supermarket. (updated Aug 2023)
• OK supermarket, Herbert Chiteop Street. 07:00-20:00. large Zimbabwe-owned supermarket. (updated Aug 2023)

Karen’s Kitchen (lunch), Green Coucal (lunch), Nando’s, Chinese in 1st street in Mutare, Hillside Sports Club (Good curry), Portuguese Club (prawns and chicken), Greek Club (good chicken), Wise Owl (go for the steak), Calvary (best sadza in town), Mira Sol (chicken or pasta) and Fasho.

White Horse Inn and Tony’s Café (great cakes) are very good and somewhat expensive places to eat in Bvumba.

• -18.975932.666651 Zimbo's Cafe, 29 First St (corner with 'B' Avenue, inside the Hellenic Community building (white and blue with Greek flag painted)), ☏ +263 78 289 5200. M-Sa 08:00-17:00, Su closed. Coffee, tea, home-style burgers and sandwiches. (updated Jul 2024)

• Chimanimani — A small town with great hiking trails.
• Chimoio — Head into Mozambique.
• Chipinge
• Rusape