Messina - Tshipise / Honnet Nature Reserve

Tshipise, 40km/25mi southeast of Messina, is the starting-point for a visit to the Honnet Nature Reserve. Tshipise has a sulfurous spring which supplies water to a number of swimming pools and various spa establishments. There are a hotel, holiday houses, a camping site and a variety of sports facilities.

From Tshipise visitors can either join an organized excursion to Honnet Nature Reserve or explore the reserve on foot. The 10km/6mi long Baobab Trail runs through the reserve, in which, with a bit of luck, you will see not only the mighty baobab trees but giraffes, zebras, antelopes and gazelles.