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River pools among rock outcrops at Makokwani, Gonarezhou National Park

South-eastern Zimbabwe · Rivers and wilderness

Gonarezhou

Discover a remote wilderness of rivers, baobabs and open woodland in Zimbabwe’s south-eastern corner.

  • ~5,000 km²Zimbabwe’s second-largest park
  • 162 mabove sea level, the country’s lowest point
  • ~400bird species
Source: Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority ↗

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The destination

Discover Gonarezhou

Gonarezhou is Zimbabwe’s second-largest national park, covering about 5,000 km² in the country’s south-eastern corner. Its semi-arid landscape of rivers, mopane and miombo woodland and baobabs borders South Africa’s Kruger National Park.

Ways to experience it

  1. Explore river landscapes and woodland with licensed guides.
  2. Look for wildlife at an unhurried pace; sightings are never guaranteed.
  3. Take time to experience one of Zimbabwe’s most remote parks.
Where is Gonarezhou? South-eastern Zimbabwe · Rivers and wilderness. The pin marks the approximate area. Map outline: geoBoundaries · CC BY 3.0 IGO
Gonarezhou · Photo: Babakathy · CC0 1.0

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Highlights to discover

What makes Gonarezhou worth the journey, from the official sources we rely on.

  1. Where the rivers meet

    The Save and Runde rivers meet in the park at Zimbabwe’s lowest point, about 162 m above sea level.

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  2. Big wildlife country

    Zimbabwe Parks records elephant, buffalo, rhino, lion and leopard, more than 100 mammal species and around 400 bird species. No sighting is guaranteed.

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Places to explore

Places to stay, things to do and somewhere to eat in Gonarezhou.

13 published places to start exploring.

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Gonarezhou · Babakathy · CC0 1.0

Plan your trip

Helpful information

Gonarezhou is remote and some routes need suitable vehicles. Confirm access, road conditions, camps and permits with Zimbabwe Parks before you travel.

When to visit

The climate is semi-arid. Heat, rain and road conditions vary through the year, so check before you go.

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Getting there and around

Distances are long and roads can be rough. Confirm the best route and vehicle requirements for your camp.

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Safety and access

Follow park rules, stay with licensed guides on walking or river activities, and carry enough water and supplies.

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Information sources

Information sources

Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority — Gonarezhou National Park ↗

Editorial guidance, not live operating information. Reconfirm fees, opening times, access, weather and any operator arrangements before travel.

Editorial source review: 2026-10-17

13 currently published places associated with Gonarezhou.

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Nearby destinations

Straight-line distances between destination areas; road journeys are longer.