Hillside Dams Conservancy

Hillside Dams Conservancy Recreation - Education - Conservation
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A community-oriented project with the aim of restoring The Hillside Dams to its former glory of being one of the prime recreational venues within the city of Bulawayo, enjoyed by all of its residents and visitors alike.

World Tourism Day!Hillside Dams Conservancy as an eco-tourism and conservation destination.At Hillside Dams Conservancy,...
25/09/2026

World Tourism Day!

Hillside Dams Conservancy as an eco-tourism and conservation destination.

At Hillside Dams Conservancy, our eco-tourism approach is built on three pillars; Conservation, Education, and Recreation. We protect and rehabilitate wetlands and wildlife, provide environmental learning experiences for schools and communities, and offer responsible, nature-based recreation. Every visit supports conservation while fostering a deeper connection to the environment

23/09/2026

WetlandsWednesday: The Water Filter

Topic: How microbes, plants and soils naturally filter pollutants from water.

Physical trapping: Soil acts as a giant strainer. Sand, silt, and clay particles catch large debris and suspended solids as water moves downward.

Absorption: Chemical pollutants like heavy metals and phosphorus stick to the surfaces of soil particles and organic matter. This locks them in place and keeps them out of deep groundwater.

How Microbes Clean WaterBiodegradation: Bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms live in the soil and root zones. They eat organic pollutants, oil, and chemical compounds, turning them into harmless byproducts like water, carbon dioxide, and simple nutrients.

Denitrification: Specialized soil microbes convert harmful nitrates (from fertilizers) into harmless nitrogen gas, which then escapes safely into the air

International Day for Preservation of the Ozone Layer Role of trees and vegetation at HDC in protecting climate and ozon...
18/09/2026

International Day for Preservation of the Ozone Layer

Role of trees and vegetation at HDC in protecting climate and ozone

Trees protect the climate by absorbing carbon dioxide and cooling the earth, while also interacting with ground-level and atmospheric Wetland species, they function as nature’s anchor system. Healthy forests stabilizes weather patterns and temperatures that influence atmospheric chemistry

Summer sippin' hits different when nature is your backdrop!Grab your girls, bring your boo, and come, chat and unwind wh...
17/09/2026

Summer sippin' hits different when nature is your backdrop!

Grab your girls, bring your boo, and come, chat and unwind while enjoying refreshing drinks, birdsonf, beautiful dam views and all rhe good vibes!

Your summer plans called... they said meet us at the restaurant!
Come thirsty. Leave happy!

Call us on +263780652668 or visit us at Hillside Dams Conservancy and have that summer experience

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WetlandsWednesday: The Wetland PharmacyTraditional and medicinal uses of wetland plants found at HDCHistorical and Folk ...
16/09/2026

WetlandsWednesday: The Wetland Pharmacy
Traditional and medicinal uses of wetland plants found at HDC

Historical and Folk uses external remedies: Historically, traditional herbalists used crushed fresh leaves and roots as a counter-irritant or rubefacient (to redden the skin and relieve pain) for rheumatism, arthritis, gout, and nerve pain. Skin conditions: Indigenous groups and early folk traditions applied plant poultices to warts, boils, eczema, and minor cuts, relying on the irritating sap to prompt a physical reaction.

Fire Prevention & PreparednessJoint firebreak maintenance and training with the Fire DepartmentFire safety starts with a...
12/09/2026

Fire Prevention & Preparedness

Joint firebreak maintenance and training with the Fire Department

Fire safety starts with all of us. Keep your surroundings clear of dry, flammable materials, avoid careless fires, and always have a plan for emergencies. A little preparation today can prevent a devastating fire tomorrow

Stay alert! Stay prepared. Protect our environment.

WetlandWednesday: Natural Water BanksHow Wetlands Store water and keep our dams fuller during dry seasonGround water rec...
09/09/2026

WetlandWednesday: Natural Water Banks

How Wetlands Store water and keep our dams fuller during dry season

Ground water recharge: Stored water gradually seeps into the ground, replenishing underground aquifers that sustain local water supplies.

Drought Mitigation: During dry periods, wetlands slowly release the water they stored earlier, maintaining stable flows in streams and rivers.

How Wetland Root Systems trap sediment and prevent erosion at HDCWetland species function as nature's anchor system, tra...
04/09/2026

How Wetland Root Systems trap sediment and prevent erosion at HDC

Wetland species function as nature's anchor system, trapping suspended soil particles and binding loose earth to prevent severe land degradation. When soil erodes from uplands or agricultural fields, it enters water systems as runoff. Wetland plants amd organisms employ unique physical, mechanical, and biological mechanisms to arrest this sediment.

21/08/2026

THE WORLD ISN'T JUST LOOKING FOR DESTINATIONS ANYMORE...

They're looking for experiences that change people.

Hotels alone are no longer enough.

Today's traveller wants to disconnect from the noise... Reconnect with nature... Learn from communities... Walk where history was written... Sleep beneath African skies... Leave transformed.

That is exactly why we created the Zimbabwe Hospitality Tourism Corridors.

This is not another tour package.

It is a growing network of authentic destinations, accommodation partners, nature reserves, community experiences, conservation projects, cultural custodians, guides, transport providers, educators, artists and hospitality professionals working together to tell one story...

The authentic story of Zimbabwe.

Today we proudly begin introducing our Founding Partners, bringing together experiences that range from:
🦏 Rhino tracking in Matobo
🌿 Wilderness retreats at Silwane Nature Reserve
🚀 Water experiences at Umguza Yacht Club
πŸ› Ancient civilizations at Khami and Great Zimbabwe
🎨 Cultural encounters
πŸ₯˜ Authentic Zimbabwean cuisine
πŸ₯Ύ Hiking, conservation and community engagement
πŸ• Destination Experience Estates for students, researchers, overlanders and corporate retreats.

Through Leyticia Hospitality, Silwane Nature Reserve, Umguza Yacht Club, Mumsie's Kitchen Hillside Dams Conservancy , Mbira Tours and Safaris, Wolf Travels and our growing network of corridor partners, we are building something bigger than tourism.

We are creating living destinations.

Destinations where universities can bring students.

Where organisations can hold transformational retreats.

Where overlanders can stay longer.

Where communities benefit directly.

Where every journey leaves a positive footprint.

🌍 To International Travel Planners

If you're looking for authentic African educational experiences... Corporate immersion programmes... Gap year expeditions... Research tours... Adventure travel... Volunteer programmes...

Let's talk.

Zimbabwe is ready.

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡Ό To Zimbabweans

Perhaps the greatest tourism asset isn't another hotel.

Perhaps it's your farm.

Your ranch.

Your family story.

Your community.

Your culture.

Your heritage.

Your landscape.

The future belongs to those willing to think differently.

Together we can transform Zimbabwe into one connected destination where every community has something meaningful to offer.

Because...

The Land Remembers.

Now it's time the world did too.

Zimbabwe Hospitality Tourism Corridors Connecting Places. Empowering Communities. Growing Destinations.

πŸ“© Partnership enquiries welcome
πŸ“ž +263 778 170 885
πŸ“ž +263 719 523 103

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Bulawayo

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