Manicaland Province Profile
Facts and Figures
Manicaland Province is found in the eastern side of Zimbabwe and is generally referred to as the Eastern Highlands, given the topography. It shares 700km border with the Republic of Mozambique to the East and to the Western shares its border with Mashonaland Central. Has 7 administrative districts: Mutare, Mutasa, Nyanga, Makoni, Chimanimani, Buhera and Chipinge. It has a total area is 3 645 900 hectares (14 077 square miles) with a population of around 2,037 million people according to 2022 census.
- Only Province with all 5 agro-ecological regions
- Proximity to Beira Port makes it Zimbabwe Gateway to the sea
- Natural resource endowments: (Minerals, productive land; Flora and Fauna; Culture)
- Diverse range of unique tourism products (beautiful scenery, amazing landscapes)
- Skilled and diverse human capital.
- Vast mineral resources-40 minerals (including Diamonds; Phosphates; Vermiculite; Tantalite)
- Leading producer of fresh and processed milk (steri-) (at 49%)
- Biggest Ethanol plant in the country – Green fuels
- Leading plantations (Timber; Tea & Coffee; Macadamia; Bananas; Avocado; Pineapple )
- Organic farming in Rusitu
Some of the best places to visit in Manicaland
- Tourism is the most critical sector in the province whose thrust is the adoption of a National Tourism Recovery Plan recently launched by the Government in August 2020. Home of enchanting land of valleys and mountains and magnificent Falls and breathtaking views visit Manicaland.
- Why visit us:
- Home to the highest mountain in Zimbabwe- Mt Nyangani (2593m) in Nyanga National Park
- Houses the 2nd highest waterfall in Africa- Mtarazi (792m) with the only skywalk
- Amazing landscapes and Beautiful scenery- e.g. Christmas Pass scenic views; Misty Mountains (Chimanimani and Vumba)
- Ideal hiking destination – mountain climbing
- Ideal hiking destination – mountain climbing
- Rich cultural heritage- e.g. Ziwa ruins; Matendera Monuments; Diana’s Vow Rock Paintings
- Rich cultural heritage- e.g. Ziwa ruins; Matendera Monuments; Diana’s Vow Rock Paintings