Chiredzi Travel Guide

 
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  • The joys of venturing too far off the beaten track
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  • One of the locals
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  • Main road(for animals) within Gona Re Zhou
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Things to Do  

Out in the wilds
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Chillogo Cliffs
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Chiredzi is located on the border of the Gona Re Zhou(Place of elephants) National Park. This is about as wild as it gets in Africa - Ammenities are simple ("long drop" loo's), and if you're lucky, a small thatched shelter without walls.
I've spent many a time here, often without seeing another person, but plenty of wildlife to keep you busy, and it must be stressed, that it is just that WILD! Don't heed this advice and you may well be eaten/ trampled on.
It is very hot, average summer temps of 35 deg C and dry.

Written Oct 18, 2006

Address: Cona Re Zhou National Park

Related to:
 Safari
 Camping
 National/State Park

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Hotels  

Pamushana

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Hotels  

Nesbitt Arms Hotel: Fawlty towers African style

Nesbitt Arms Hotel: Fawlty towers African style, Chiredzi

 Salvinia Says:  Possibly the worst managed hotel I have come across in a while. Pity because the locality is pretty. Booked for four rooms a week before arrival on business only to find they appeared to have only 1 available. After a two hour wait this became 2 rooms and a shed and then... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Malaria Alert!
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Chiredzi is situated in the "Lowveld" and as such has a huge malaria problem, I had it a few times when I lived there and it's not pleasant - alyhough it is a good way to lose weight lol.
If your driving in the area, please watch out for stray animals/ children, neither of which have any road sense.
It is a Hot hot place, so cover up or coat yourself in sun cream if you don't want to get frazzled.

Written Oct 19, 2006

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