BEST 5 REASONS TO VISIT CHIZARIRA NATIONAL PARK IN ZIMBABWE

The best five reas0ns to visit Chizarira National Park include; Wildlife, Mucheni Gorge,Weather and climate, Mountain hiking and Birding.

Chizarira National Park is a national park that lies in Northern part of Zimbabwe. And covers almost 2,000km, it is the third-largest national park in Zimbabwe, and also one of the least known because in Zimbabwe. It has good wildlife populations and some majestic scenery.

1. Wildlife in Chizarira National Park

Chizarira National Park is home to four of the big five: buffalo, elephant, leopard and lion. Other large animals can be found here, including: cheetah, hippos, warthogs, zebra and antelopes. Game viewing can be difficult at times, due to the tall grass in the valleys. At the height of the dry season is when game viewing is at its peak because of the reduced greenery.

2. Mucheni Gorge in Chizarira National Park

Situated on the edge of a gorge, there is a thatched shelter, a long drop toilet, and a braai stand, water is available from the Parks headquarters 3.5 KM away.

3. Weather and Climate in Chizarira National Park

Chizarira National Park enjoys a mild, temperate climate. The warmest months are September to March, and the coldest are May to August. The Dry season is from April to October and the Wet season from November to March. Winter and summer occur at opposite times to those seasons in Europe and North America and correspond to the Dry and Wet season.

4. Mountain Hiking in Chizarira National Park

Chizarira National Park is mostly known as one of the most scenic wildlife sanctuaries in Zimbabwe and the largest too, covering 2 000 square km. It is the place for the hard and powerfull tourist, one who enjoys jungle challenges, like mountain hiking, trekking and bush camping. Mountain hiking is enjoyable since it gives the best experince to any tourist who visit Chizarira National Park.

5. Birding in Chizarira National Park

The birds of the area include Livingstone flycatcher, the African broadbill, Emerald Cuckoo, Yellow-spotted Nicator, Racket-tailed roller, Whyte’s barbet, Miombo wren-warbler, White-breasted sunbird, Black-eared seedeater and the rare and elusive Angola Pitta. The best birding spots are in the grassy valleys and riverine forests.

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