Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Leopard Rock, the Vumba


A giant pink hotel?!  It's actually not so rare in Africa. What makes Leopard Rock unique is its world famous golf course.  In addition to golf, visitors can do game drives, nature hikes, bird watching, ample drinking, tennis, swimming, and horseback riding or sneak down to the mini-casino in the basement...

(above) we visit the on-sight castle to finish our -wet!- nature hike

We found the hotel a little dated, and way, way over priced.  But we've never seen so much furniture built-in to a hotel before and that made for some gorgeous rooms and upscale restaurant areas.  The staff was also very accommodating for us travels with a four-year-old during a rainy week.  But by far, the golf course was the place to be.  

Leopard Rock remains famous for its views of neighboring Mozambique and the incredible Vumba mountains surrounding it.  If views and golf are what you're looking for, Leopard Rock is a must see -but maybe stay at the cheaper inns down the road- while in Zim!