Umzingwane
is located in the North eastern part of Matabeleland South province, and shares
boundaries with Gwanda to the south, Insiza to the East, Umguza to the North
and Matopo to the west. The central business district of the District,
Esigodini, is only 42km from the second
Metropolitan City of Bulawayo which is connected through the national
road – that links the country to the southern inland ports in South Aftica as
well as Mozambique, that is the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road which is also the
Bulawayo Mutare Road. The same road
also links the district and country to the central and north Africa. Tourists from South Africa, using the road ,
pass through the district before going to one of the seven wonders of the
world, Victoria Falls.
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Explore the amazing Lumene Falls surrounded by balancing rocks and beautiful vegetation the waterfall is stunning to behold. It is perfect for pick nicks, camping, and memorable photographs. It’s located southwest of Esigodini's central business district 42 km away.
02
The Kumbudzi Ruins is built like the great Zimbabwe using balancing rocks and is a site that is full of intrigue and can fascinate history enthusiasts and archeologists.
03
The mysterious Diana’s pools also known as Embizeni because of the pot-like shaped pools that never dry up. This location is also endowed with the geological marvel of orbicular granite rock that is so rare it is only found in a few countries. It is located west southwest of Esigodini Central Business District 38km away.
04
As the name suggests, the cascading water of Matshatshatsha Falls can be heard rumbling from a distance. This amazing waterfall set in a wonderful landscape can be best described as paradise and it's a must-visit. It is located west of Esigodini central business district 82km away. An alternative route is 8km away from Bulawayo along old Gwanda road.
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Umzingwane has many historical places that were declared World Heritage sites by UNESCO. these include the Rhodes Indaba site where terms for the surrender of the Ndebele to the British were discussed & Fort Umlugulu is the grave site for Rhodes’ soldiers who died in battle with the Ndebele.
