Matusadona National Park Travel Guide: Top Sights in Zimbabwe, Tours

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Matusadona National Park- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Zimbabwe; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 48 hours

Matusadona National Park, nestled in northern Zimbabwe along Lake Kariba's southern shores, is a 1,400 km² sanctuary of diverse landscapes, ranging from flat plains to rugged mountains. Established in 1975, the park has evolved significantly, especially after the Kariba Dam's creation, which led to ecological transformations beneficial for its large mammal populations, notably elephants and Cape buffalo. The park is an Intensive Protection Zone, crucial for rhinoceros conservation, and hosts a variety of ecosystems supporting a rich fauna, including lions, leopards, and greater kudus. Matusadona's management focuses on ecological balance, implementing measures against elephant overpopulation and woodland degradation. Partnering with African Parks in 2019, it aims to enhance conservation efforts in the face of challenges like poaching. The park offers varied accommodation, from campsites to exclusive bush experiences, accessible via Tashinga Camp's landing strip or boat from nearby locations, making it a serene destination for nature enthusiasts.

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Reviews of Matusadona National Park

Fyodor Martinovich

5
Reviewed: 2023-10-16

Other worldly experience in raw wilderness with few other people in other houseboats around. We took Houseboat Sundowner and crossed the lake to Matusadonha National Park. We entered and explored the Sanyati Gorge and stayed the night at Hydro Bay. Healthy hippo population, and a fair number of elephants. The birds in all their variety of plumage made for dazzling viewing. The African Fish Eagles were majestic. Matusadonha was well worth the years of anticipation, and nearly a year of planning.
Peter

4
Reviewed: 2022-11-22

Loved this park, the access road it terrible but the park very nice. African Parks is busy making better roads and improving accessibility. Wildlife around campsite is improving although most is around all the private camps in the northeast. Too bad for all the private concessions/islands, that is bad for self drivers, same as in Mana Pools and Hwange.
Philani Nyatsanza

5
Reviewed: 2019-10-09

Natural, Serene andRefreshing. Gives you hope about Zimbabwe
Lolo Robinson

5
Reviewed: 2019-08-11

A hidden gem of Zimbabwe. Unfortunately the water levels continue to drop on lake Kariba but as mother nature would have it, the natural beauty of the lake and the mountain range is still quite an incredible site
Ray G

5
Reviewed: 2019-07-10

Quiet place. Gives you peace of mind and an opportunity to just think.