It is bounded on the north by Chimanimani District, on the west by Masvingo Province, and on the east by Mozambique.

The northeastern portion of the district is drained by the Buzi River and its headwater tributaries.

Where the A10 turns west, a road branches south to Chipinge, and continues southeast to cross the Mozambican border between Mount Selinda and Espungabera in Mozambique.

Miombo woodland is the predominant vegetation in the northern, central, and northeastern portions of the district.

Mopane woodland occurs in the Save River lowlands in the west and south of the district.