Established
1975
Size
5,053 km²
Elevation
165–600 m
Ecosystem
Sandstone Cliffs, Mopane Woodland
Best Time
May – October
Entry Fee
$15 per adult/day
About Gonarezhou National Park
Gonarezhou ("Place of the Elephants" in Shona) is Zimbabwe's second-largest national park and one of southern Africa's last great wilderness frontiers. This 5,053 km² park is part of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park linking Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa. The park's most dramatic feature is the Chilojo Cliffs — towering red sandstone escarpments that glow crimson at sunset. Gonarezhou's remoteness means it receives a tiny fraction of the visitors that flock to Hwange, offering a truly exclusive wilderness experience with large elephant herds, predators, and rare species like nyala and suni.
What Makes It Special
Chilojo Cliffs
Place of the Elephants
Part of Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park
Virtually no tourists
Rare species
Wildlife & Species
Things to Do
Best Time to Visit
Peak Season
Best wildlife viewing
JulAugSepOct
Shoulder Season
Fewer crowds, good value
MayJunNov
Green Season
Lush landscapes, birding
DecJanFebMarApr
Where to Stay
Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge
LuxuryPerched on the cliff edge overlooking the Save River gorge with stunning sunset views.
From $400/night / night
Gonarezhou Bush Camp
Mid-RangeCommunity-run tented camp supporting local conservation and employment.
From $150/night / night
Chipinda Pools Campsite
BudgetRemote national parks campsite surrounded by wilderness and river pools.
From $20/night / night
Safari Packages
4-Day Gonarezhou Wilderness Safari
Explore the Chilojo Cliffs and track elephants in Zimbabwe's wildest park
6-Day Gonarezhou & Kruger Transfrontier
Cross borders in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area