Where to stay in Gonarezhou
Gonarezhou offers varied accommodation options ranging from luxurious lodges and tented camps to self hosted tented accommodation.
Zimbabwe National Parks offers camping facilities and rustic thatched accommodation.
Mabalauta
Facilities-Lodges
Mabalauta was once a communal area until the 1960s when it became a game reserve. It was later declared a national park in 1975 when it became part of Gonarezhou. The name Mabalauta hails from a hardwood tree species common in the region. The Mabalauta section in the Mwenezi sub-region includes the Swimuwini rest camp, “The place of the Baobabs”. The camp is situated 8 kilometres from the warden’s office and overlooks the the Mwenezi River. There are thatched self-catering accommodation facilities at the camp.
Camp Sites
Camping is possible at Swimuwini at the Mabalauta Camping site which has ablution facilities.
Caravan sites
Visitors with caravans on tow can also camp at Swimuwini and use the same facilities for standard camp sites.
Picnic Sites
There are several picnic and braai sites located in the Park.
Amenities
Visitors are encouraged to bring in adequate provisions from Mwenezi or from larger business centres since there are no shops in the Park.
Chipinda Pools
Facilities
The name Chipinda is derived from the Ndau dialect meaning “enter”. There are predominantly camping facilities in this section and there are no self-catering accommodation facilities.
Camp Sites
• Chipinda Pools
There are 9 sites at the beautiful Chipinda Pools Camp, each with basic shelter, braai area and ablution facilities.
Chinguli
There are 5 camping sites in the Runde sub-region at Chinguli which also have similar facilities to those at Chipinda.
Undeveloped Camping Sites
Camps with minimum facilities are located at Nyahungwe, Madumbini, Bopomela, Lisoda, Gota, Chitove, Chamaluvati and Chilojo. These exclusive sites may be booked by a single party of up to 10 people and there are no attendants available. Visitors need to bring their own water. Dead wood in the vicinity may be collected for firewood.
Picnic Sites
There are also several picnic and braai points in this section of the Park that include Massasanya and Machaniwa
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Chilo Safari
lodge located on the edge of Gonarezhou offers luxury accommodation.
Pamushana LodgeSet high in the hills amongst dramatic boulders, the organic-shaped buildings of Singita Pamushana Lodge are reminiscent of the ruins of Great Zimbabwe. The thick walls, meticulous thatching and detailed stonework lay the foundation for bold interiors, inspired by local Shangaan culture. There are six palatial suites and a five-bedroom villa, all with private plunge pools and views across Malilangwe Lake.
Pamushana Luxury lodge images
Chilo luxury lodge images