Honde Valley

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The Honde Valley extends from the eastern border of Zimbabwe into Mozambique. The valley is formed as part of the Eastern Highlands mountain range.

The Valley is about 130km from Mutare, or 110km from Nyanga. Approaching from Mutare, the turn-off is about 50km along the road towards Nyanga. The road into the valley is tarred and twists and turns steeply as it drops 800 meters in about 20km. Off the tarred road, there are good dust roads which service most parts of the Valley.

The average altitude of Honde Valley is around 900m above sea-level as compared to its immediate surroundings which rise above 1800m. This abrupt drop in topography creates the spectacular Mtarazi and adjacent Muchururu Falls, local tourist attractions.

Since the area is low-lying and hot it is an abundant tea and coffee growing area. The well known Katiyo and Aberfoyle estates are among those situated in the valley. However, it is also home to many small scale and susbsistence farmers. One of the main townships inside the valley is Hauna.