Gonarezhou National Park, made for you
Zimbabwe
About Gonarezhou National Park
Red sandstone cliffs and elephants in the remote south-east.
Gonarezhou National Park is in Zimbabwe. Our designers can tell you how it fits into a wider journey.
Experiences
Experiences picked by our Gonarezhou National Park specialists
Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe's largest park, known for big elephant herds.
Lake Kariba
A vast lake with houseboats, fishing and drowned forests.
Malilangwe
A private reserve with rhino and excellent guiding.
Mana Pools
Floodplain woodland on the Zambezi, ideal for walking safaris.
Matobo Hills
Granite kopjes, rock art and rhino tracking on foot.

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Where to stay in Gonarezhou National Park
Lodges, camps and hotels our designers return to.
Why plan with us
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Trip inspiration
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Discover more of Zimbabwe
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Hwange National Park
Hwange is Zimbabwe’s largest national park, accounting for an area of 14,651km sq, it was formerly occupied by the San bushmen, the Nhanzwa…
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Lake Kariba
The world’s largest reservoir by volume, Lake Kariba is on the Zambezi River and borders Zambia and Zimbabwe. Matusadona National Park stre…
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Malilangwe
This 130,000-acre reserve sits in Zimbabwe’s south eastern corner, a region which is largely dominated by the Gonarezhou Transfrontier Nati…
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Mana Pools
Mana Pools is a UNESCO-protected national park created in northern Zimbabwe’s section of the Lower Zambezi Valley is an impressive and very…
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Matobo Hills
As Zimbabwe‘s oldest national park, rich in human history, sensational landscapes of towering kopjes and granite boulders haphazardly arran…
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Victoria Falls
It’s true when people say that Victoria Falls should be seen from every angle you can get to, and the Zimbabwean side, on the southern bank…
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When to visit Gonarezhou National Park
Africa is vast, so the best time depends on where you go. Broadly, the dry months from June to October are prime safari time in the east and south, while the coasts and islands shine in between.
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Great Migration river crossings
July - October
Northern Serengeti and the Maasai Mara.
Gorilla trekking
June - September, December - February
Rwanda and Uganda in the drier months.
Okavango flood season
June - August
The delta at its fullest.
Indian Ocean islands
April - May, September - November
Calm seas and fewer crowds.
Green season safaris
November - April
Newborn animals and quiet camps.
The best time to visit Gonarezhou National Park
Zimbabwe travel guides
Ask our experts
When is the best time to visit Gonarezhou National Park?
The favourite months are May to October. Each season has something to offer, so tell us when you can travel.
How long should I spend in Gonarezhou National Park?
Two or three nights suit most trips; longer if you want a slower pace or more time outdoors.
What can I combine Gonarezhou National Park with?
It pairs well with Hwange National Park, Lake Kariba and Malilangwe, elsewhere in Zimbabwe.
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