Downhill retreats
quiet is louder than noise.
stay. breathe. watch the birds.
book your retreat” (link to WhatsApp +263 772 100 934 or booking form)
Birds Galore
About Downhill Retreats
about downhill retreats
a hillside sanctuary in monavale.
5 minutes from town.
overlooking the vlei.
made for silence, stillness, and birdwatching.
Peace is bliss
stay with us
• fully serviced accommodation
• self-catering or hosted meals
• garden, terrace, and balcony views
• wifi + parking
quiet is peace
silence speaks
wake up to ibis, fish eagles, weavers.
monavale vlei is zimbabwe’s hidden birdwatching gem.
Rare birds sighted
Welcome birdwatchers
from malachite kingfishers to fish eagles, the monavale vlei is alive with over 300 species. downhill retreats sits right on its edge, giving you a front-row seat to zimbabwe’s hidden birding haven.
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made for you
our story
downhill retreats began as a family home on monavale hill. over time it became more than a house — a quiet stop for friends, then for travelers, then for birders chasing silence. today it stays true to that beginning: simple, personal, and rooted in the vlei.
antique furnishings
why stay with us
because it’s close to the city, but feels far.
because the vlei is alive with birds, and you can see it from the balcony.
because silence is rare, and here it’s natural.
because you need a place that feels like home, but quieter.
Gateway
experiences
morning birdwatching walks
garden breakfasts
reading on the terrace
city trips with a quiet return
play your part
Sustainability
we protect the monavale vlei by keeping our footprint light.
water is recycled.
gardens are natural.
birdlife is left undisturbed.
when you stay here, you help keep this wetland alive.
Thank you
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