South Gonarezhou National Park FAQ

Because this is a large game reserve and it all depends on which direction you are coming from. If you are travelling from South Africa through the Beitbridge Border Post, then you can fill up there. It is very important you fill up as much as possible at any fuel station available en-route. Some Parks do have their own fuel pumps "on-site". Please enquire with them directly.

Click here to see our Pictorial Mozambique Map which indicates where you can find fuel stations. The "F" icon indicates a fuel station.

The drive from Harare to South Gonarezhou National Park is approximately 545km

The drive from Johannesburg to South Gonarezhou National Park is approximately 750km going through the Beitbridge Border Post.

The drive from Durban to South Gonarezhou National Park is approximately 1300km going through the Beitbridge Border Post

Times and distances all depends which route you decide to take, border delays as well as traffic and weather permitting.

Yes, like most (if not, all) parks and reserves in Mozambique, a 4x4 is absolutely crucial!

We always recommend you enter Mozambique in a 4x4 because you won't be limited to where you can travel as well as the possibility of getting stuck.

For soft / loose sand driving, we recommend you deflate your tire pressures between 1 ➜ 1.4 bar.

No, only major towns in Mozambique & Zimbabwe have Banks and ATMS such as Maputo, Harare, Bulawayo. Vilanculos is the nearest major town (585km) in Mozambique to the park with all banking facilities available.

Be prepared and withdraw a sufficient amount of money either in the country you are travelling from and / or in large cities and towns in Mozambique to avoid inconveniences. Please remember to always keep your money in a safe and discreet place.

We kindly advise you ask and confirm with the venue you're staying at or visiting if they offer credit card facilities prior to taking on their services. Otherwise cash is ONLY accepted in small shops and markets, so it's important to have cash on-hand.

No, you're out in the wild so please do all the necessary shopping in larger towns or cities before heading off to South Gonarezhou National Park.

We also advise that you buy and take your own vacuum packed meat (if feasible) for the first night or 2 (if you are going to be self catering) in a cooler box with ice. Please see our Duty Free & Customs page for more information. Check with the lodge if they sell ice or if they have a freezer to store your meat during your stay.

Yes, Mozambique as a whole is a malaria risk area / country. We recommend you take precautions and visit your nearest doctor (you need a prescription for anti-malaria medication) to prescribe you with what's recommended before you leave for Mozambique.

It is strongly advised that you take other prophylactics like insect repellent sprays, mosquito coils, light long sleeve tops and bottoms to further prevent bites (especially during late afternoons, evenings and mornings).