MATUSADONA NATIONAL PARK; A Game Reserve in ZIMBABWE

The park takes its name from the localvisitors can stay  in cruises or houseboats  along
"Matuzviadonha Hills" and is a stunning combinationthe long shoreline in the north. Sailing safaris can
of flat plains and rugged mountain country. Italso be undertaken ,also  a network of roads  ,
boasts a unique combination of pristine and ruggedalthough uncomfortable , provides more
wilderness with the water frontage of Lakeopportunities  to view wildlife, making it an
Kariba. It is a park comprising some 1400 squareexcellent  all-round safari location.
kilometers of diverse flora and fauna.The park is open to visitors throughout the year
The  Matusadona National park is surrounded byas the weather is surprisingly pleasant. There are
the Ume River in the west  and  the Sanyatithree camps; Ume, Muuyu Elephant point and
River in the east.  This park proves to be  aMbalabala. Each of the camp offer
fascinating safari destination. Entry into the parkaccommodation  in fully equipped family units.
can be done in  two ways; either by boat onMoreover,  Spurwing Island and Matusadona 
lake Kariba or  through the Karoi –kamativiwater lodge are two attractive lodge sites in the
road by car.middle of the Matusadona shoreline.
Large herds of  elephant and buffalo inhabit the 
area , along with  plentiful antelope, hyaena  andAnother advantage that comes along with the
lions. There is also a descent population ofbeauty and splendor of natural goodness in
endangered  black rhinoceros. The park is homeZimbabwe is the inexpensive entertainment. The
to  what is considered to be the highest price of most good for shopping and fashion or
concentration of lions  per square kilometer intraditional crafts is very reasonable. Also cheap
Africa. Bird life is compelling , with over 240flights to Zimbabwe are available at some of the
species recorded in the park .   Lake Cariba isrecord cheapest prices, Due to the natural
teeming with crocodiles and you can see themdisaster and big blow to the airline industry due to
sunbathing  at intervals along the shore.the volcanic ash, the flights to Zimbabwe, with the
A range of interesting activities are offered in thedirect airline Air Zimbabwe are now a days
Matusadona National park such as; game  drives,available at some Special offer prices as low as
safaris, night viewing  , game walks, hikes and300 pounds. But these cheap flights to Harare are
fishing. Lake Kariba offers the opportunity to tryonly available at specific dates in April . In
your hand  at tiger and beam fishing, which issummer, other fares including those offered by
immensely popular. Swimming is not advisedAir Afriqiyah, KLM and Ethiopian Airways are very
except in a swimming cage on the back  ofcheap if flying from London UK. For more on
some of the larger houseboats. A walking safari ischeap flights to Zimbabwe visit
the best way to explore the park . In additionTravelhouseuk.co.uk.