Gonarezhou Update

[martcassidy]

Hi All - we head to Gonarezhou at the end of next month (24 June). Does anyone have any updates on the conditions etc up there at the moment following the heavy rains etc earlier this year?

Thanks

[kallie404]

I was in the Lowveld area of Chiredzi/ Triangle this past weekend and the whole area is still very green and the bush is unbelievably thick for this time of year. Malaria is rampant in the area , do take pre- caution as we were told there are hundreds of Malaria cases as the rains was so late and plentifull.

[Wickychicky]

We were in the Mabalauta side of the park about 10 days ago; entered from Mozambique (sango/ chiqualaquala).
All roads at this side were fine. We could cross the park and get into the chi ponds pools area though as the river is still to high; you'd have to go through chiredze to get there.
Might be a lot better by the end of June.

[Fluffy]

Every time this place comes up on the forum I hit a mental flip flop and think it's a thread about STD's.

Happens every time.

Just like the JAG 2017 type threads. I get exited and expect to see a nice new car X-Type and it turns out to be a thread about where and when to go and kill Bambi.

[martcassidy]

Sorry wickychicky - I guess you meant that you couldn't cross? We will be coming in from chiredzi. Do you know if we would be able to get to Hlaro from there?? Regards Martin

[Wickychicky]

Sorry for confusing you!
According to the parks officer on the Mabalauta side, you currently cannot get to Hlaro from Chipinda.
But it certainly sounded like a seasonal thing and in a month's time, he made it sound like it would be do-able.

But I am a total newbie, so don't take my word for it! Maybe someone with more experience here knows better?
Or contact them via their website: I got a very nice, clear reply from them within 2 days when I sent my enquiry over.

Fingers crossed for you!

[Wickychicky]

Every time this place comes up on the forum I hit a mental flip flop and think it's a thread about STD's.

Happens every time.

Totally see where you are coming from ... but I can spell Gonarezhou...

[martcassidy]

Thanks. Which website was that??

[Wickychicky]

http://www.zimparks.org/index.php/pa...nal/gonarezhou

I used the contact form here:
http://www.zimparks.org/index.php/contact-us

but there's also an easy to miss link on that page for details of each park:

Gonarezhou National Park
Chipinda Pools, P. Bag 7003, Chiredzi, Zimbabwe.
Mabalauta, P. Bag 7017, Chiredzi, Zimbabwe.
Email: [email protected]

[rollacorolla]

Hi,
I'm also planning a trip to Zim soon. Can someone please confirm the route through Kruger Park into Moz and then into Zim in order to get to Gonarezhou? Which are the border posts? Google Maps is very sketchy on details in the area

[MikevR]

See your other thread but herewith various routes

Cheers

Location, Neigbours and Routes.pdf

[rollacorolla]

Thanks Mike much appreciated.

[rollacorolla]

Hi all,
Has anyone done/planning to do the Kruger/Pafuri/Sango/Gonarezhou route recently? I'm planning a trip early July and wanted to find out how the river levels are after the incredible rainy season?
Cheers

[Wickychicky]

We did Kruger-giryondo and Sango/Gonarezhou in the first 2 weeks of May, no problem at all.

[Elsabe_Gonarezhou]

Just wanted to point out that the direct contact details for Gonarezhou are now outdated, and we'll ask ZimParks to update their website.

You can contact Gonarezhou Reception at: ++ 263 (0) 779 788 811, or email: [email protected]

Thanks

Elsabe

http://www.zimparks.org/index.php/pa...nal/gonarezhou

I used the contact form here:
http://www.zimparks.org/index.php/contact-us

but there's also an easy to miss link on that page for details of each park:

Gonarezhou National Park
Chipinda Pools, P. Bag 7003, Chiredzi, Zimbabwe.
Mabalauta, P. Bag 7017, Chiredzi, Zimbabwe.
Email: [email protected]

[customrv]

Just wanted to point out that the direct contact details for Gonarezhou are now outdated, and we'll ask ZimParks to update their website.

You can contact Gonarezhou Reception at: ++ 263 (0) 779 788 811, or email: [email protected]

Thanks

Elsabe

Hi Elsabe,

We are planning to visit Gonarezhou with a booking at Mabalauta on 6/7 July and at Lesoda 8/9/10/11 July.

We would like to travel from Mabalauta via the interior of the park up to Lesoda.
Can we swap / exchange one of the nights at Lesoda for a sleepover somewhere in the middle as we don't want to rush through this area?

Which sites whould you suggest we stay over on this route?

Thanks!

EbenH.

[customrv]

Hi all,
Has anyone done/planning to do the Kruger/Pafuri/Sango/Gonarezhou route recently? I'm planning a trip early July and wanted to find out how the river levels are after the incredible rainy season?
Cheers

Hey ROlla,

If you follow me there I will let you know from the other side of the river bank if it was too deep

What dates you doing?

See my previous post ......

[rollacorolla]

I've decided to brave Beitbridge as I didn't want to attempt the Limpopo solo
Heading through on 5 July straight to Chipinda Pools.

[customrv]

I've decided to brave Beitbridge as I didn't want to attempt the Limpopo solo
Heading through on 5 July straight to Chipinda Pools.

We staying at Shingwedzi for the night of 5th July and doing the Limpopo on the 6th going on to Mabalauta for 6 and 7 July.
Want to join?

EbenH.

[LittleRed]

Some questions for the forum!
Do you need permission to drive through Gonerezhou from Mabalauta to Chipinda,or do you have to exit and drive through Boli northwards? We are planning a trip for august next year so hopefully impassable crossings will not be a problem.
What is the distance from Mabalauta to Chipinda through the park?
Do you have to book in at Chipinda having booked in at Mabalauta or can you book in via Chinguli?
Is booking done through Zim parks or [email protected]?
Thanks in advance
LittleRed