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Tinashe Makichi in NYANGA
Hotels Association of Zimbabwe Nyanga Chapter Chairman, Charlton Chimbira said major hotels in the area have suffered a 40 percent drop in occupancy levels in the year to date. Speaking on the sidelines of HAZ annual conference in Nyanga yesterday Mr Chimbira said the current occupancy levels at 40 percent were not sustainable and there was need for hospitality institutions in the area to up their game in improving their productsHe said hotels in Nyanga have to operate at occupancy levels beyond 55 percent for them to be viable.
He said Nyanga destination has capacity to be as good as Victoria Falls with the regards to the products available. Nyanga boasts of prominent hotels like Mont Claire resort, Inn on the Ruparara, Troutbek Inn among other notable hotels.
The HAZ conference was graced by Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier services Supa Mandiwanzira who is also the Member of Parliament for Nyanga South.
Mr Chimbira said there is need for massive investment in revamping the Nyanga tourist destination especially around new roads and refurbishment of the available tourism products.
He said a resolution with regards to road rehabilitation had been passed and the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development will be working on the rehabilitation of Mtarazi and Nyangombe roads.
The most popular tourist destination in the area is the National Park where tourists can experience outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and fishing.
There are also many different paths which lead to ancient ruins and pristine waterfalls.
The trails are relatively easy so anyone can enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
“There are more than five different rivers running through the National Park.
“Different species of trout are in abundance, especially rainbow trout. A fishing licence can be acquired upon paying the entrance fee.
“The fishing licence is valid in the rivers Kayirezi, Mare, Nyamuziwa, Nyangombe and Pungwe.
“However, if you want to fish in the Lake Gulliver where brown and brook trout are in abundance, you’ll need a special fishing licence,” said Mr Chimbira.
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