Lake Manyame Recreational Park

Lake Manyame (formerly Darwendale) Recreational Park is located 76 kilometres west of Harare. The recreational park has a small area reserved for game. Here you can expect to see the less dangerous and smaller animals, mainly herbivores.

This park is a prime fishing destination attracting local, regional and international fishing enthusiasts. The major fish species within the lake are Mozambique and blue bream, Hunyani salmon, mud sucker, tiger fish, barbel, parrot fish, bulldog, spot tail, minnow bass and African mottled eel.

Fishing is the main attraction and bass fishing attracts thousands of enthusiasts annually. Fishing tournaments are held frequently with the most distinguished and world-renowned being the Bass Masters Tournament. The park has two well-sited lodges, as well as camping sites, caravan sites, and picnic sites. Firewood for your braai and cooking purposes can be purchased from the main park office.