Mlichi Farm Stay
Off the Alaska Road, west of town, Chinhoyi· 12 km· From $70 / nightPanora Verified
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Atmosphere & arrival
The gravel road announces you before you arrive — dust, then mango trees, then a low farmhouse with a verandah that has seen more sunsets than renovations. Mlichi Farm Stay is the version of Mashonaland West that does not need a brochure: hens at the gate, a dam that turns copper at dusk, and a kitchen that feeds you like family whether you asked for seconds or not. Soft light pools on stone floors. You walk until your legs ache, then sit with tea and watch cattle move like punctuation across the far paddock. The city — even Chinhoyi town — feels theoretical. This is the weekend people mean when they say they need to leave the tar road.
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Insider guidance
Last 3km is gravel — sedan-friendly in dry weather; 4x4 after rain. Stock basics in town; the farm kitchen is equipped but shops close early. Bring cash for the caretaker tip and roadside avocado sellers. Book Friday–Sunday for the fullest farm rhythm. Fireplace wood is provided in winter — ask for extra if nights look cold. Phone signal dips near the dam; Wi‑Fi holds at the main house.
Amenities
Know before you go
Dam bank facing west — 5:10–6:00pm most months
May–August for cool air; September for clearer skies
Layers — mornings cold, afternoons warm
Near silence; wind, birds, distant tractor
From $70 / night
Self-catering; check-in from 14:00, check-out by 10:00
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Amenities & conditions
- Grid power
- Solar backup
- Borehole water
- Wi‑Fi
- Parking
- Security
- Fireplace
- Outdoor seating
- Photo-friendly
- Pet friendly
- Kid friendly
- Signal: weak
- Road: fair
The Story Continues
Experiences at Mlichi Farm Stay
Real moments from guests — no star ratings, just stories worth reading before you go.
Kudzai P.
about 2 months ago
Caught nothing worth keeping and still called it the best weekend of the year. The upper deck at golden hour — copper water, cold drinks, friends who know when to be quiet.
Blessing C.
4 months ago
Ten of us for my fortieth. Soft light on the lake at sunset and someone put on old Chimurenga soft enough to talk over. We swam in a cove so quiet I forgot birthdays were supposed to be loud.
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- Solar power
- Borehole water