Lake Chivero Recreational Park
Lake Chivero Recreational Park
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GeneralShamu
New York City, NY1,016 contributions
Jun 2022
Came here during a weekday so most things were closed. Pick a lakefront area to park and relax in front of the lake.
Written 24 July 2022
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Sam W
Sydney, Australia14 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Went here with the kids on a day trip from Harare. Had a land cruiser. Would not have been happy without a 4wd. We did self drive. Probably should have hired a guide so we could see rhinos (we didn’t see them). Had fun by ourselves though and saw lots of other stuff. Had a lovely picnic at bushman’s point. Facilities are a bit run down but far cheaper than private well maintained parks so you get what you pay for. We also had the place largely to ourselves mid week and that was novel. The attached map would be handy (we only got it at the end).
Written 21 February 2020
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Exploration789319
Tonbridge, UK8 contributions
Sep 2019
Visit Zimparks office in town ahead of your trip to book a walk or just arrive early on a weekend and book a walk at the Main Camp in the wardens office - its wonderful, so inexpensive and worth every penny you will get close to incredible wildlife in an authentic bush setting - while also supporting National Parks. We saw rhino, giraffe, zebra and so much more
Written 5 January 2020
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Jim M
8 contributions
Dec 2019 • Family
Hi, lovely place to go for a day out. You are on your own to find your way round and we were lucky enough to already have a map as they had none available. Some loops were inaccessible and picnic areas had a bit of rubbish around. Some good sightings - eagles, monkey, impala, zebra and ostrich. Didn't see rhino but they are around.
Written 24 December 2019
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shaazmat
Gaborone, Botswana10 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
The roads are not good especially during rainy season ,so an off road vehicle is a must.A good place to breathe some fresh air from the polluted capital city.You can chill by the lake fishing.and games to play ideal for bootcamps.I enjoyed a our game drive.animals giraffes,rhinos,warthog,ostrich and many more.It was worth our $3 entrance fee.
Written 22 April 2019
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Erwin V
374 contributions
May 2018 • Family
This small but wonderful gamepark is close to Harare and yet gives one the feeling of being far away. As a family we visited the place regularly over a span of many years and it is still a great place to visit. Unfortunately the nearby Lion and Cheetah park and the snake park have become rather run down so it's based to just visit the gamepark.
Written 22 April 2019
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CookRE
Harare, Zimbabwe482 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Well worth a visit with the family or friends.
There are lots of game and some wonderful bird life.
Take a picnic but would suggest you avoid the actual picnic sites and find a shady tree to park under
Written 30 November 2018
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Smit R
Mumbai, India28 contributions
Jul 2018 • Solo
Lake Chivero Recreational Park boasts of a serene & nice lake akongwith wild life safari adventures. You can get a guided tour in your own vehicle for around $10 per person. Wild Animals that are most common to find are the deer, kudu, and rhino.
Written 10 September 2018
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Pavel N
Prague, Czech Republic272 contributions
Jul 2018 • Business
Not far from Harare. It is possible to find there crocodiles, girafes, rhinocers and autriches. You will need 4x4 wheals drive car. It is for 10 $ for foreigners. There is just one stand with drinks and snacks. Not always open. You could pay just 20$ for double room in chaletes or 70$ for a lodge. It is poorly equiped. Bathrooms are in poor quality. Doesn’t worth zo pay.
Written 4 August 2018
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Yvonne S
42 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
A really beautiful place to go. Fun for the whole family. One of my favourite places in the country. So much to see. Such a beautiful environment and really close to town. What a way to spend quality family time.
Written 9 July 2018
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hie i would like to know the entrance fee per person ,for the car and the price of boat cruise and also swimming
hie i would like to know the entrance fee per person and for the car and the price of boat cruise per person and also of swimming
Sa-diyya
Harare, Zimbabwe
Hi Hants I would like to know if there are any chalets at the Lake Chivero Recreational Park and they prices please
I would like to come for a day with my family, have dome braii, how much is charged to enter the park?
Braden Family
Loveland, CO35 contributions
I believe Jonnyid is correct, around $5/person. Well worth it. Having a braii is totally possible but bring your own chairs/tables as there are not any developed spots, but you will find nice places along the lake to set up.
is there any accommodation near lake Chivero,and how much is it?
Meggis C
Chinhoyi36 contributions
yes there are lodges around but dont know the prizes
Where can one go to hire boats on a weekend outing? Does anyone have contact details for a place that offers this? What are the prices? Thanks so much.
Meggis C
Chinhoyi36 contributions
unfortunately i dont have their contact numbers. In Kariba the boats are plenty,
Progress G
Harare Province, Zimbabwe
i would like to know the entrance fee per person and for the car. also i want to know the kind of activities, events and sites offered by Lke Chivero. also of importance are ther swimming pools anywer nearby so tht we can swim. is ther any braai facilities? if so how much (are we allowed to bring our own meat or we have to buy ther?) would also like to know the charges for boating facilities and durations. plz help me with this information as soon as you can so that my family can work on the budget. 0772210066
thank you
Painos M
Harare, Mashonaland East, Zimbabwe5 contributions
$3/per person. You can bring your own meat and braii.
Clean swimming pool @ Harare Safari lodge. Clean accommodation @ hararesafari lodge & boat cruise. Game viewing can be arranged by the lodge. Reservations line 0774573524
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