The Gonarezhou National Park
- Covers 5 000km²
- Included in the Gaza-Kruger-Gonarezhou (GKG) Transfrontier Park
- Known for vast elephant populations
Zimbabwe's second largest game reserve is situated in the south-eastern corner of the country. It is part of the new Gaza-Kruger-Gonarezhou (GKG) Transfrontier Park - a wildlife reserve spanning three countries in Southern Africa: South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mozambique.
In Shona gona-re-zhou means "abode of elephants" and Gonarezhou has indeed become known for its elephant
It features a visually stunning landscape of Africa's "upside down tree" the baobabs, as well as scrublands and sandstone cliffs. Three rivers - the Mwenezi, Save and Runde rivers - wind through the park, creating a haven for the rare suni antelope and striped king cheetah. For most of the game viewing roads, 4x4 vehicles are required. The park is divided into two regions: Save/Runde area in the north and Mwenezi in the south.
The GKGTransfrontier Park is approximately 35 000 km2 and allows for wildlife to wander freely across borders - establishing it as a major conservation drive in Africa. The combination of the world-famous Kruger National Park in South Africa - with its huge diversity of wildlife - with Gonarezhou's geological splendour is coupled with a natural haven Coutada 16 in Mozambique
