Mutare, Zimbabwe's third-largest city, serves as the primary transport hub for reaching Vumba, located just a short distance away. For international arrivals, Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare is the main gateway into Zimbabwe, requiring onward travel to Mutare.
Traveling to Vumba by car offers flexibility and scenic views. The drive from Harare to Vumba Mountains spans approximately 283 kilometers and typically takes around 3 hours and 11 minutes. Indicative costs for this drive are estimated between $50 and $75. Car rental services are available in Mutare, with daily rates potentially starting from $8.
Direct bus services connect Harare's Mbare Musika Bus Station to Mutare, with companies like CAG Travellers Coaches operating routes twice daily. This journey usually takes about 5 hours. Other bus services between Harare and Mutare can vary in duration, from 4 to nearly 8 hours, with indicative ticket prices ranging from $107 to $153.
Once in Mutare, Vumba Mountains are a short 22-kilometer drive, taking approximately 28 minutes. Driving costs from Mutare to Vumba are around $4 to $6. Taxis are also readily available from Mutare to Vumba, with an estimated cost between $29 and $35 for the journey.
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