Nyatana Game Park
Nyatana is a wildlife management area under CAMPFIRE which is approximately 75 000 hectares. Nyatana is a joint management trust project which is owned by three districts namely Mudzi, Rushinga and UMP. This project has a trans-frontier corridor through Mozambique where migrant wildlife get there passage to and from our nearby country during conducive times of the year. Nyatana is comprised of the following animal species: elephants, crocodiles, leopard, hippopotamus and other plain games. Of interest in Nyatana, there is Red Mahogany tree species, Mukwa and Baobab trees, reeds along Mazowe River made the sanctuary area being attractive to tourists.
Threats or Challenges in Nyatana Game Park:
- Rampant gold panning or Artisanal mining activities taking place
- Deforestation through illegal opening up of cultivation fields within the safari area
- Poaching of the wildlife
- Veld fires
- Siltation of rivers due to mining activities along Mazowe River.
Chiunye Cultural Centre
This cultural centre is located in Chimukoko ward 3. It is into cultural activities which happen to attract tourists from various areas within and outside the region. This project require resuscitation through engagement of the founder and other key stakeholders.