Chikupo Caves

Chikupo Caves is the next name on the list of the most beautiful caves in Zimbabwe. The Chikupo Cave is a national monument in Mashonaland Central's Bindura district, in a rural communal area. Chikupo is a little further down the road from Ngomakurira, and for those who want to see more, the two can be combined into one trip.

The Chikupo Caves have the largest number of paintings of any site in Zimbabwe, with many in excellent condition. On the east side of the hill, the Chikupo caves can be found by following the path and then turning right up a short scree slope. Three caves are within walking distance of each other. There are rock paintings and other archaeological evidence in three caves. The Southern and Central caves are relatively easy to access, but the Northern cave has a slick exterior rock face that is best climbed from the western end. The Western cave is the most difficult to reach of the three caves, and can only be reached by scrambling over the bare granite hill's neck. The cave is visible above you once you've passed through it. Alternatively, walk west around the hill's base.

Location: Chikupo Caves, Chikupo, Zimbabwe