Gonarezhou National Park

Wild nature, legendary elephants and sandstone mountains

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Zimbabwe

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Gonarezhou

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Located along the border with Mozambique, Gonarezhou National Park is a 5,000 km² protected area rarely visited, as it lies on the opposite side of the country from most parks and points of interest. It is said that elephants taller than the trees once lived here.
Guided walking safaris are generally offered here, focused on exploring an intact, wild landscape of sandy riverbeds, sandstone hills, tall grass plains, wetlands, rocky escarpments, and large herds of elephant, buffalo, antelope, or packs of predators.
Mammal and land animal enthusiasts should come during the dry season, when wildlife viewing is more favourable as the bush dries out, while birdwatchers should visit during the rainy season.

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