Gonarezhou National Park

'Zimbabwe's second largest game reserve is situated in the south-eastern corner of the country.'

Size & Location: 5 000km², south-east border of Zimbabwe adjacent to Mozambique
When to visit the park: The park is usually only open during the dry season from 1st May to 31st October
Climate: Winter - The cool and dry (April to August) / Summer - hot and wet (November to March)
Altitude: unavailable
Map: Zimbabwe Map

PARK INFORMATION:

Gonarezhou means 'abode of elephant' in Shona and the Chipinda Pools in the north attract hundreds of migratory elephant and eland from adjacent Kruger National Park in South Africa. The Runde River runs through the park and the red sandstone Tjolotjo Cliffs lining the river form a spectacular and renown photogenic backdrop.

Four of the big five reside (buffalo, elephant, lion and leopard) hippo, crocodile and a range of antelope. This is the only other location in Zimbabwe, apart from Mana Pools National Park, for the striking nyala and diminutive suni antelope.

The flat undulating country is broken by the valleys of three rivers (Mwenezi, Rundi and Save) and by some isolated hills. The Tjolotjo cliffs border the Runde River and the Park includes the Grieve Pans which fill with water in the rainy season.

It is essential to take both prophylactic and preventative measures (repellents) against malaria and mosquito bites. Keep a respectful distance from elephant they have memory of being poached during Mozambique's civil war. If self-driving, all your own fuel and supplies must be carried.

MAIN ATTRACTIONS:

» Wildlife
» Remoteness and scenery
» Soon be be part of the Greater Kruger National Park

ACCOMMODATION AND SAFARIS THAT INCORPORATES GONAREZHOU NATIONAL PARK:
GAME AND SAFARI LODGES	SAFARIS AND TOURS
GONAREZHOU LODGES	ZIMBABWE SAFARIS