Lake Chivero Recreational Park
Lake Chivero
A reservoir lake and wildlife area about 35 km southwest of Harare, where you can drive in to see rhinos and giraffes, visit rock-art sites and stay in lakeside cabins.
Lake Chivero (formerly Lake McIlwaine) is a reservoir built to supply water to Harare, and it is surrounded by a national park. The wildlife area on the southern shore can be explored by self-drive or horseback safari, with sightings of white rhinos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and impalas. On the northern shore are the Bushman's Point rock-art sites and birdwatching trails, and there are lakeside holiday cabins for rent. Due to eutrophication, swimming is not recommended. Entry for foreign visitors is about US$10-20, with vehicle fees charged separately. It is about a 40-minute drive from Harare and can be combined with Lion and Cheetah Park in a single day.
Opening hours
About 06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Lion and Cheetah Park
- National Heroes' Acre
- Mbare Musika
- Harare Kopje
- Zimbabwe Museum of Human Sciences
- Harare Gardens
- National Gallery of Zimbabwe
- Eastgate Centre