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Lake Chivero Recreational Park, Harare

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#6 of 16 in Parks in Harare

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Visit the capital city's main water supply, which provides a home for a variety of animal life at Lake Chivero Recreational Park. See a large number of rhinos, monkeys, and ostrich, among other animals. Go bird-watching for many bird species, like lilac-breasted roller, goliath heron, and buzzard coots. The lake is home to many types of fish type and hosts numerous fishing tournaments. Participate in horseback riding, crocodile viewing, and hiking in the facilities incorporated within the park. Lodges and rest areas are also available, as is a picnic area. Using our online itinerary creator, Harare attractions like Lake Chivero Recreational Park can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.

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• By shaazmat

  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 game...  more »

• By ErwinvdM

  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...  more »

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• By Omri Marebera

  great place to be except when driving and it's during holidays. the traffic is hectic. we spent 3hrs just to enter the resort. having traffic police isn't a bad idea

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• By joel gumbeze

  Nice place to be with family. Very peaceful environment. Those who enjoy boat rides that's the place to be. Zimparks charges $1for every car entering the lake recreational area.

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