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| Tour Date | Tour End Date | Last Booking Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/10/26 | 2024/10/26 | 2024/10/25 |
| Detail Location | Ngoma Kurira, Zimbabwe |
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| Tour Date | 2024/10/26 |
| Last Booking Date | 2024/10/25 |
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Guided hike through the granite hills
Explore ancient rock art and spiritual caves
Refreshments
Quite meditation moment at the sacred rock sites
Return hike with nature photography
Optional stop at Domboshava Market for local crafts
What to bring:
water
comfortable hiking shoes or trainers
Ngomakurira – meaning “Drums Sounding” – is a mountain located within the Domboshava Rock formations in Zimbabwe’s Mashonaland East Province.
Overview
Ngomakurira is considered sacred, with local belief holding that the spirits of Shona ancestors guard the site. It is managed by the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe, and visitors are required to pay a small fee to access the mountain—either by hiking or driving to the summit beacon.
Visiting Ngoma Kurira
Hiking from the base office to the beacon at the summit takes between 90 minutes and 3 hours, depending on fitness levels. Along the way, you’ll encounter remarkable San rock art. The trails are clearly signposted for hikers.
For those with 4x4 vehicles, the drive up takes about an hour. You’ll continue on the road until a left turn marks the start of the ascent. It's common to meet local schoolchildren eager to guide you along the way by running alongside your car.
Adventurous 4x4 drivers can follow painted arrows on the rocks leading directly to the beacon. If your vehicle’s bumper touches the beacon, you’ve officially “kissed the beacon”—snap a photo to capture the moment!
While enjoying the panoramic views, look out for native flora like aloes, moss, and lichen, as well as wildlife such as klipspringers, rock rabbits, and vividly colored lizards basking on the rocks. As the mountain holds spiritual significance, you may come across offerings or artifacts placed by locals—please treat them with respect and do not disturb them.
