Rhodes Nyanga Hotel in Nyanga National Park has been up, down and deeper down over the past 12 or so years, but the new proprietor says it will again soar like a phoenix from the grey, cold ashes ...

He’s Francis Ngwenya, who’s had a dramatic mid-life career swerve — if not change — from chief ops officer of Cresta Hospitality, with many hotels strategically positioned across Africa ...

“Rhodes Nyanga Hotel is fast becoming the place to be for any family vacations, conferences, holiday getaways, workshops and training sessions,” reads the statement.

"Rhodes Nyanga Hotel is fast becoming the place to be for any family vacations, conferences, holiday getaways, workshops and training sessions," reads the statement.

Nyanga National Park is situated in one of the most scenic areas of Zimbabwe's Eastern Highlands. The rolling green hills and perennial rivers transverse the 47 000-hectare park.