The Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP)
Situated in the south eastern corner of Zimbabwe, Gonarezhou covers an area in excess of 5 000 square kilometres, which to put this into perspective, is about the same size as Mana Pools, Matusadona and Chizarira National Parks put together.
The park forms the frontier between Zimbabwe and Mozambique for over 150kms and is second only in size to Hwange National Park.
Gonarezhou is an extremely scenic park comprising some of the most rugged and beautiful landscapes to be found anywhere in Southern Africa: honestly, you will struggle to find a backdrop more spectacular than Gonarezhou anywhere in Africa.
Gonarezhou National Park is part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP), a massive Pan-African Park that includes South Africa’s famed Kruger National Park and Mozambique’s Gaza. This huge area is set to become one of the finest “peace parks” in the world and is dedicated to conservation, biodiversity and the economic development of the surrounding local communities. The vast and diverse nature of the mega-park will provide world-class eco-tourism to the visitor and strive to re-establish historical animal migration routes and fragile regional ecosystems.
The combined Park will include more than 500 species of birds, 147 species of mammals, at least 116 species of reptiles, 34 species of frogs and 49 species of fish.
One of the most prominent features of Gonarezhou National Park is the beautiful Chilojo Cliffs, which present magnificent red sandstone cliffs that have been formed through eons of erosion and overlook the scenic Runde River valley.
Situated in the south eastern corner of Zimbabwe, Gonarezhou covers an area in excess of 5 000 square kilometres, which to put this into perspective, is about the same size as Mana Pools, Matusadona and Chizarira National Parks put together.
The park forms the frontier between Zimbabwe and Mozambique for over 150kms and is second only in size to Hwange National Park.
Gonarezhou is an extremely scenic park comprising some of the most rugged and beautiful landscapes to be found anywhere in Southern Africa: honestly, you will struggle to find a backdrop more spectacular than Gonarezhou anywhere in Africa.
Gonarezhou National Park is part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park (GLTP), a massive Pan-African Park that includes South Africa’s famed Kruger National Park and Mozambique’s Gaza. This huge area is set to become one of the finest “peace parks” in the world and is dedicated to conservation, biodiversity and the economic development of the surrounding local communities. The vast and diverse nature of the mega-park will provide world-class eco-tourism to the visitor and strive to re-establish historical animal migration routes and fragile regional ecosystems.
The combined Park will include more than 500 species of birds, 147 species of mammals, at least 116 species of reptiles, 34 species of frogs and 49 species of fish.
One of the most prominent features of Gonarezhou National Park is the beautiful Chilojo Cliffs, which present magnificent red sandstone cliffs that have been formed through eons of erosion and overlook the scenic Runde River valley.
- Game viewing – best along the riverine regions and close to the many perennial pools and springs. The elephants in this Park are notoriously aggressive so visitors are encouraged to keep a safe viewing distance.
- Fishing
- Walking safaris – permitted in certain areas and at the pools at Samalena Gorge (“the place of killing”) are of major interest
- Viewing the cliffs at Chilojo, Mwatomba Pool and Makonde Pool
- Viewing points – these can be found at Guluji and Chamuchanzi among other places
- Natural water pans – include the one at Chindhlambai and Tembahata, an exceptional birding place
- Chibilila Falls – the falls are on the Runde River and are 600 metres wide and 7 meters deep
- Duguvi Falls – on the Pambazi River and are very attractive during the rainy season