The region is well known for its very cold winters and generally sharply dropping temperatures at night time. Most travellers to Nyanga carry along something warm in preparation of the cold nights. The region has vast wild fruit trees producing mangoes, bananas and apples in the wild. The wild fruits are mostly transported to Harare for commercial resale.
Nyanga also boasts of the tiny but attractive Nyangombe Falls. Tourists visiting Nyanga often find refreshing waters at the Nyangombe Falls which is run and maintained by Zimbabwe's Wildlife department.The general views in this mountainous landscape are absolutely breath taking.
The highest mountain in Zimbabwe in Inyangani Mountain. At it's peak one can take a nice view of Mozambique which borders Zimbabwe in the Eastern Highlands. The mountain has a mysterious history involving disappearances. The disappearances in Nyanga have been mostly associated with people who say things that "offend" ancestors who are the owners of the vast mountain.
Places to stay in Nyanga include Troutbeck Inn and Montclaire Hotel. Some visitors to the region prefer to take a drive to the Eastern Highlands from Mutare the nearest city. The drive at moderate speed in the mountainous area will last about 1 hour to 1 hour and a half. Along the route visitors can stop by plantations that grow tea and timber.
Driving from Harare to Nyanga is fairly easy and the roads well maintained and in good condition. The trip from Harare lasts some 1 hour 30 minutes at most. Fuel to travel in and around Zimbabwe is now largely available at average price of $1.20 per liter for petrol as of 2010.
The region is also popular with wedding couples for honeymoon getaways.
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