Gonarezhou
National Park
Southern Africa (Lower Save valley)Designated in 19755,053 km²
Its name means "place of the elephants" in Shona; the red sandstone Chilojo Cliffs are among the most spectacular landscapes in Zimbabwe
Area
5,053 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1975
Established in 1975, its name in Shona means "place of the elephants", reflecting how abundant the species has been in the region since historical times. The Chilojo Cliffs, of deep red sandstone rising above the Save valley, are among the most spectacular landscapes in the whole of Zimbabwe, and form part of the Great Limpopo transfrontier conservation corridor shared with South Africa and Mozambique.
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Gonarezhou: 47 documented species
Mammals19Birds14Reptiles10Amphibians
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Zimbabwe, where Gonarezhou lies.
SavannahWetland
Experiences in this park
Birdwatching
Wildlife you can see now
What is worth looking out for this month in Zimbabwe?
Now is a good time: Elephant concentrations at the Hwange waterholes (June to October (highest concentration August to October))
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