Mtarazi Falls Mtarazi Falls is Zimbabwe’s highest waterfall, with a combined drop of 762 meters over multiple tiers. Located in Nyanga National Park in the Eastern Highlands, the falls cascade down dramatic cliffs into the Honde Valley below.Map coordinates not available
Quick Facts Height 762 meters (combined drop) Location Nyanga National Park Type Multi-tier cascade Best Flow November - April Hike Required to viewpoints Entry Park fees apply
The Falls Height Comparison Waterfall Height Mtarazi Falls 762 m Victoria Falls 108 m Pungwe Falls 240 m Bridal Veil Falls 50 m
What to Expect
Multi-tier drops - Not a single plungeDramatic escarpment - Falls down cliff edgeMist and spray - At high waterValley views - Honde Valley belowRemote setting - Wilderness atmosphere
Hiking to the Falls Main Trail Distance ~6 km round trip Time 3-4 hours Difficulty Moderate Terrain Forest, grassland, escarpment edge
Trail Description
Start: Mtarazi Falls car parkThrough forest on defined pathEmerge at escarpment edgeViewpoints along cliff edgeReturn: Same route back
Viewpoints Multiple vantage points along the escarpment:
Upper viewpoint - Falls from aboveMain viewpoint - Classic full viewLower viewpoint - Alternative angle
When to Visit By Season Season Water Flow Conditions Nov-Apr Peak Dramatic but misty May-Jul Good Clear views, good flow Aug-Oct Low Less impressive, clearest
Best Months For photography: May-July (good flow + visibility)
For drama: February-March (peak water)
For clear skies: August-SeptemberGetting There From Nyanga Village
Enter Nyanga National Park
Follow signs to Mtarazi Falls
Park at designated area
Begin hike on marked trail
Distance from Nyanga: ~25 km
Road: Good tar road within parkFrom Harare
Distance: ~270 kmTime: 4-5 hoursRoute: Via Rusape or Mutare
What to Bring Essential:
Good hiking boots
Water (2+ liters)
Sun protection
Rain jacket (mist, highland weather)
Camera
Recommended:
Binoculars
Picnic lunch
Warm layer (highlands cool)
Photography Tips
Wide angle for full falls viewTelephoto for detail shotsTripod for slow water effectsWaterproof cover for mistMorning light generally best
Safety Stay well back from cliff edges. The escarpment is steep and dangerous. Conditions can be slippery after rain.
Stay on marked trails
Don’t climb over barriers
Watch children carefully
Avoid in thunderstorms
Inform someone of plans
Nearby Attractions Attraction Distance Highlights World’s View 15 km Panoramic viewpoint Nyanga Village 25 km Trout fishing, lodges Pungwe Falls 40 km Another waterfall Troutbeck 30 km Highland resort
Zimbabwe's Highest While Victoria Falls is more famous, Mtarazi Falls is over seven times higher. For those who make the hike, the reward is one of Africa’s most dramatic waterfalls in a pristine mountain setting.
Mtarazi Falls is Zimbabwe’s highest waterfall, with a combined drop of 762 meters over multiple tiers. Located in Nyanga National Park in the Eastern Highlands, the falls cascade down dramatic cliffs into the Honde Valley below.