National Park
Chizarira National Park
Zimbabwe 1,910 km² (737 mi²) Est. 1975
About Chizarira National Park
Perched on the edge of the Zambezi Escarpment, Chizarira is one of Zimbabwe's wildest and most remote parks. Known as the "lost world of Africa," it offers dramatic gorges, pristine wilderness, and walking safaris with virtually no other tourists.
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Safari Tours
3.8
Avg Rating
4/5
Big Five
51
Years Protected
Highlights
- Truly remote wilderness with almost no visitors
- Dramatic Zambezi Escarpment scenery
- Excellent walking safari terrain
- Raw, unmanicured African wilderness
Considerations
- Extremely difficult to access, 4x4 essential
- Very limited infrastructure and accommodation
- Poaching has reduced wildlife numbers
- Not suitable for first-time safari visitors
Wildlife
Big Five Status
🦁
Lion
occasional
🐆
Leopard
occasional
🐘
Elephant
common
🦬
Buffalo
common
🦏
Rhino
Not present
Notable Species
Lion
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Elephant
Common
Cape Buffalo
Common
Eland
Occasional
Kudu
Common
Common Occasional Rare
Best Time to Visit
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Peak Season Good Time Less Ideal
Climate Overview
Getting There
Accessible via rough 4x4 tracks from Binga or Karoi. Charter flights can land at Chizarira airstrip. Very remote and isolated.
Nearest Airport
Chizarira Airstrip
Nearest City
Binga
Drive Time
6 hours