National Park

Gonarezhou National Park

Masvingo300m505,300 ha

Zimbabwe's second-largest national park, meaning "Place of Elephants" in Shona. Part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, featuring dramatic red Chilojo Cliffs.

Best time to visit

May to October (dry season)

Province

Masvingo

Elevation

300m

Area

505,300 ha

Why This Place Matters

Critical wildlife corridor


What You Can Do Here

Available Activities6
Game drivesWalking safarisBird watchingPhotography4x4 trailsWilderness camping
Must-Do Experiences

View Chilojo Cliffs at sunset

Game drive along Save River

Spot nyala in southern section

Walk with guide at Chipinda Pools

Visit Tembwehata viewpoint

Fish in Save River

Camp at Swimuwini

Track elephants on foot


Wildlife Guide

4 species

African Elephant

Loxodonta africana

Nyala

Tragelaphus angasii

Lion

Panthera leo

African Wild Dog

Lycaon pictus


Habitats & Vegetation

Woodland

Savanna

Forest

Along Save and Runde rivers


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