Welcome to Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge in Gonarezhou National Park

The lodge offers 10 thatched rooms all with a spacious en-suite bathroom complete with complimentary toiletries. A private balcony and seating area commands superior views, offering a serene space to unwind after a lively day. Other amenities include a mini bar, tea and coffee facilities, and a safe. One option for families is the two luxury rooms with an extended interconnecting balcony, which provides easy private access between the rooms for all the family.

Gonarezhou is part of the Great Limpopo Transfontier Park (made up of Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe) which means the Big Five and most big game is found here, though no rhino. All the big cats are available. This is a great park for sighting some rare antelopes, including nyala and suni. Other sighted antelopes include roan and sable. Cheetah is also said to be found here but sightings have been rare. Elephant, and buffalo populations are also in good concentration.

The Park is great for birding with over 400 species recorded.  Excellent time for birding here is November through to April when the migratory birds are present; although it’s still good throughout the year. Interestingly Narina trogons and Angola pittas are sighted here. Other key highlights are martial eagle, Pel’s fishing owl, African fish eagle, brown-headed parrot, and Lappet-faced vulture.