TREEHOUSE CHIMANIMANI NAMED WORLD’S BEST SCENIC ECO LODGE FOR 2026
The Treehouse Chimanimani has claimed the title of Best Scenic Eco Lodge in the world at the 2026 Travel and Tourism Awards, placing this Zimbabwean gem firmly on the global map of premier sustainable travel destinations.
The recognition is a landmark moment not only for the lodge and its team, but for Zimbabwe’s tourism sector as a whole — a powerful affirmation that world-class hospitality and ecological responsibility can coexist, and that the country’s natural heritage holds genuine appeal for discerning travellers across the globe.
Set against the dramatic terrain of the Chimanimani mountain range, the lodge offers an experience that is as immersive as it is restorative. Guests can explore the surrounding wilderness through world-class hiking, mountain biking and birding, or surrender to stillness with a soak in a forest bathtub or a session on the yoga and meditation deck, where panoramic views stretch all the way toward Mozambique. The combination of adventure and tranquillity, framed by the raw beauty of the Eastern Highlands, has proven to be a winning formula that resonates with visitors from around the world.
In acknowledging the award, the lodge’s management expressed heartfelt gratitude to the team behind the experience, describing them as the soul of the establishment and crediting their dedication, warmth and commitment as central to what makes The Treehouse Chimanimani exceptional. Guests and long-standing supporters were equally recognised for their loyalty and belief in what the lodge has set out to achieve.
What began as a vision rooted in the mountains of Chimanimani has, over time, evolved into something far greater than its founders imagined — a sanctuary that draws international visitors, supports conservation values and demonstrates that tourism built around the protection of wild places can thrive on the world stage.
The 2026 award arrives at a time when eco-tourism continues to gain momentum globally, with travellers increasingly seeking destinations that offer meaningful experiences without compromising the environments that make them extraordinary. The Treehouse Chimanimani, with its spa-like forest setting and commitment to the natural world, stands as a compelling answer to that demand.
For Zimbabwe, the recognition is both a celebration and an invitation — a signal to the world that the country’s wild places are open, extraordinary and very much worth the journey.
