Accommodation outside Gonarezhou between Chipinda Pools and Beit Bridge

[Sue Adams]

We are staying in Gonarezhou at Gayiseni for 4 nights and then planned a night at Chipinda Pools before heading to Beit Bridge. However we would to prefer not to camp just one night so want to know if there is anywhere reasonably close to the exit at Chipinda that 2 women can safely stay - chalet type place.

[Mike N]

Your best bet is Lion&Elephant Motel at Bubi. About 4hr drive from Chipinda via Chiredzi.

[Peter1949]

Can't remember if they have any sort of fixed accommodation or not, but maybe Norma Jean's near the Great Zimbabwe Ruins?

[Wedwo]

There is a Tented Camp at Chipinda pools, strangely called Chipinda Pools Tented Camp.

Perfectly safe

Regards Gavin

[Mike N]

Ah, understood the OP wrong. Yes, tented camp at Chipinda, as good as bungalows.

[Wedwo]

Mike

I think that the Title conflicts with the content of the post. It is a bit confusing.

Regards
Gavin

[MikevR]

Hi Sue

Gayiseni is right on the eastern side of the North section, and you would be hard-pressed to get out of the park and find decent accommodation in time. Take the advice above. Try and book into the Tented camp at Tashinga. Speak to Hardson or Clemence at 00263 779788811. I am sure they will help you. How are you camping at Gayiseni, and what vehicle have you got?
If you can't then camp and Chinguli and leave early via the new causeway to Tashinga - Chinguli has ablution facilities and a resident guard. He can supply firewood as well.

You never mentioned when you are staying there and what made you choose Gayiseni. I rate that camp probably the un-safest and worst camp in Gonarezhou - sorry to say! The old Gayiseni was moved from the confluence up towards middle ground between the confluence and the where North Security accommodation is. The camp is totally isolated.

[Tedx2]

Take the advice above. Try and book into the Tented camp at Tashinga. Speak to Hardson or Clemence at 00263 779788811.

Hi Mike, I assume you mean Chipinda, not Tashinga!!

[Sue Adams]

Hi Sue

Gayiseni is right on the eastern side of the North section, and you would be hard-pressed to get out of the park and find decent accommodation in time. Take the advice above. Try and book into the Tented camp at Tashinga. Speak to Hardson or Clemence at 00263 779788811. I am sure they will help you. How are you camping at Gayiseni, and what vehicle have you got?
If you can't then camp and Chinguli and leave early via the new causeway to Tashinga - Chinguli has ablution facilities and a resident guard. He can supply firewood as well.

You never mentioned when you are staying there and what made you choose Gayiseni. I rate that camp probably the un-safest and worst camp in Gonarezhou - sorry to say! The old Gayiseni was moved from the confluence up towards middle ground between the confluence and the where North Security accommodation is. The camp is totally isolated.

Thanks Mike appreciate this. Then what camp do you recommend in that corner?

[MikevR]

Correction Chipinda Pools not Tashinga. Trying to solve two queries at once. Thanks John

Hi Sue, I would suggest either Machinawa Pan Camp Site which has great night life with animals coming to the pan or Chamuluvati. To cross over to the north side to visit the Temhawata pans you have to cross river at Chitove crossing. (Depending on time of year). You would be quite far from the cliffs though. Possibly camp only 3 nights in the east and 2 nights at Chinguli on the way out. Then you are close to the cliffs etc.

It depends on Vehicle and on time of year?

[Sue Adams]

Correction Chipinda Pools not Tashinga. Trying to solve two queries at once. Thanks John

Hi Sue, I would suggest either Machinawa Pan Camp Site which has great night life with animals coming to the pan or Chamuluvati. To cross over to the north side to visit the Temhawata pans you have to cross river at Chitove crossing. (Depending on time of year). You would be quite far from the cliffs though. Possibly camp only 3 nights in the east and 2 nights at Chinguli on the way out. Then you are close to the cliffs etc.

It depends on Vehicle and on time of year?

Mike you are a mine of info - thank you
We are staying at Malilangani for 2 nights, then Hlaro for 3 nights, then planned Gayiseni to be in the confluence area of the 2 rivers. We dont want to move too much which is why we chose Gayiseni for 4 nights. we want to keep Hlaro but then what camp for next 4 nights?
We are 2 vehicles, 4 people - Prado and Land cruiser - in October so dont think river crossing is an issue. We are seasoned campers - not hackers.
When we leave, the other vehicle is carrying on elsewhere and my sister and I are traveling back via Beit Bridge (we come in thro Kruger and Moz over Limpopo)
I think we will do Chipinda tented camp for the one night and then head to Beit Bridge. Any recommendations on the route to Beit Bridge would be welcome.
Really appreciate your input

[MikevR]

Mike you are a mine of info - thank you
We are staying at Malilangani for 2 nights, then Hlaro for 3 nights, then planned Gayiseni to be in the confluence area of the 2 rivers. We dont want to move too much which is why we chose Gayiseni for 4 nights. we want to keep Hlaro but then what camp for next 4 nights? I would suggest either Machinawa Pan Camp Site which has great night life with animals coming to the pan or Chamuluvati.
We are 2 vehicles, 4 people - Prado and Land cruiser - in October so dont think river crossing is an issue. We are seasoned campers - not hackers.
When we leave, the other vehicle is carrying on elsewhere and my sister and I are traveling back via Beit Bridge (we come in thro Kruger and Moz over Limpopo)
I think we will do Chipinda tented camp for the one night and then head to Beit Bridge. Any recommendations on the route to Beit Bridge would be welcome.
Really appreciate your input

Lion and Elephant is always a good stop. 00263 773284637. Also if you have an extra day and maybe Elephant Orange feeding time stay Nottingham Estates -- https://www.google.com/search?q=nott...hrome&ie=UTF-8

Hi Sue
See Map - re Gayiseni. It is not at the confluence anymore. By the way it is quite overgrown and also quite dangerous at the confluence what with lion and Buffalo. See comments on map on 2 blue blocks.

[Sue Adams]

Map is wonderful - thanks so much
Sue

[MikevR]

Hi Sue

I forgot mention, Instead of staying at Chipinda Pools Tented Camp, There is a new tented camp that will be functional in August 23 known as Chipale Tented camp. It will be situated near "Fishans" river crossing on the North bank. Lion and Elephant is easy to get to if you leave in the morning - This is just another option. You will have a good view of the cliffs.

Anyway have a great trip.Cheers ----------------