[2] Its location lies approximately 365 kilometres (227 mi), by road, southeast of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe and the largest city in that country.

The Bridal Veil picnic and camping site is located in a small national park about a 5 km (3.1 mi) walk, or a short drive, from the village.

It offers a range of activities and life-skill programs, accommodation and camping facilities, and access to the Paradise Pool.

[4] The local economy of Chimanimani is primarily based on agriculture, with crops such as maize, beans, and vegetables being grown.

In 1895 it was moved to its current site and was officially called Melsetter after Moodie's family home in Orkney in Scotland.