Mukuvisi Woodlands

Mukuvisi Woodlands
Location	Harare, Zimbabwe
Coordinates	17°50′07″S31°05′19″E / 17.8353°S 31.0885°E / -17.8353; 31.0885 [1]
Area	263 ha (650 acres)
Created	1980 (1980)
Administrator	Mukuvisi Woodlands Association
www.mukuvisiwoodland.co.zw

Mukuvisi Woodlands is a wildlife reserve in Harare, Zimbabwe. Founded in 1980, ^[2] the reserve spans 263 hectares and includes trails and game-viewing platforms. ^[3] Species found in the reserve include zebras, giraffes, elands, wildebeests, and impalas, as well as over 300 species of birds and over 140 species of trees. ^[4] The reserve has also hosted events such as music festivals ^[5] and school trips. ^[6]

Management

Mukuvisi Woodlands has been a target of poachers. Species taken illegally include tortoises ^[7] as well as trees, which are illicitly logged for firewood. ^[8]

Wetland areas of the preserve have been shrinking and are at risk due to urban development in Harare. ^[9]

On 8 January 2022, armed robbers attacked Mukivisi Woodlands, stealing US$19,040 worth of cash and electronics. ^{[10] [11]}

References

1. "Mukuvisi Woodlands". Zimbabwe Tourism Authority. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
2. "About Mukuvisi Woodlands". Mukuvisi Woodlands. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
3. "Mukuvisi Woodlands Wildlife and Environment Centre". ZimFieldGuide.com. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
4. "Mukuvisi Woodlands". City of Harare . Retrieved 20 February 2025.
5. "Food, Crafts Fair at Mukuvisi Woodlands… as Zimbabwe Mbira Festival kicks off". Daily News . 13 September 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
6. Mitchell, Rosie (25 September 2011). "Schools' event at Mukuvisi woodlands". The Standard . Retrieved 20 February 2025.
7. "Chinese looting baby tortoises at Mukuvisi Woodlands". NewsDay . 26 March 2012. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
8. Jongwe, Fanuel (6 June 2007). "Zimbabwe Forests Under Threat While Cambodia Censors Logging Report". TerraDaily. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
9. Mhlanga, B.; Maruziva, R.; Buka, L. (14 August 2014). "Mapping wetland characteristics for sustainable development in Harare: The case of Borrowdale West, Highlands, National Sport stadium and Mukuvisi Woodlands wetlands". Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies & Management. 7 (5). African Journals OnLine: 488–498. doi:10.4314/ejesm.v7i5.3 . Retrieved 22 February 2025.
10. "Mukuvisi Woodlands robbed US$17k". The Herald . 10 January 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
11. Machaya, Prince (9 January 2022). "Armed robbers net US$17,000 during raid at Mukuvisi Woodlands". ZimLive. Retrieved 20 February 2025.