What to Expect
Musangano Lodge, set in the hills outside Mutare, gets most of its praise for the setting rather than any one dish, but reviewers who eat at the in-house restaurant come away satisfied. Tanya (August 2025) rated the food “a 9/10” after mashed potatoes and beef rolled with bacon, while a partner had brown sadza and oxtail.
E (January 2025) called the oxtail “the winner” and noted the kitchen cooks with vegetables from its own garden and meat and fish sourced locally. Tafadzwa (June 2025) added that the “breakfast buffet had a great variety of fresh options” alongside reasonably priced hotel meals.
Staff come up constantly for their warmth, and several reviewers mention ordering lunch by the pool or braaiing at their own chalet in the evening. Musangano is roughly 28km from Mutare, off Champion Mine Road in Odzi.
Quotes are from Google reviews, credited by first name and month.
The Menu
Menu photos
From the breakfast, à la carte and traditional-cuisine menu PDFs on Musangano Lodge's own website, musangano.com, read in October 2026. Prices are in US dollars. Meals are made from scratch and take at least 30 minutes; in the evening a table d'hôte menu changes daily, and braais can be booked for five or more. Prices change, so confirm when you order.
What Diners Say
from 451 Google reviews
★★★★★
Great staff, great service, everyone was polite and respectful. The food was a 9/10 I had mashed potatoes and beef rolled with bacon and my partner had brown sadza and oxtail. Totally amazing experience overall
★★★★★
An unique place in the eastern highlands. Great views and such a lovely place to relax, get in touch with extraordinary friendly and helpful staff. The area of Musangano lodge is huge and there are several nice hiking trails within, e.g.
★★★★★
I recently stayed at this hotel and was thoroughly impressed by the quality of service, cleanliness, and overall comfort. From the moment I arrived, the staff were welcoming, friendly, and always willing to assist with a smile.
★★★★★
After a long drive, from the west of Zimbabwe, Musangano lodge was an Oasis. Located just outside Mutare, it is far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the big town of Mutare, but very close to many eastern highlands attractions including Lake Alexander, Bunga and Vumba…
★★★★★
This is a gem!! The property is beautifully designed and well maintaned. Staff are super skilled and the food is delicious (incl vegetarian options). I stayed in a safaritent on the campsite and that was very comfy while being able to mesmerize at the stars at night.
