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Protected Area Lake Matopo Recreational Area (Matobo National Park)

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Located in Zimbabwe :: Matabeleland  :: Bulawayo
Category: Protected Areas :: Protected Area

Lake Matopo Recreational Park is located in Matopo is part of the Matobo National Park, area around Hazelside, Sandy Spruit and Lake Matobo. This is within the Matebeleland South province just 25km from Bulawayo. The park is a wildlife sanctuary and some spectacular balancing rocks and impressive views along the Thuli and Mpopoma river valleys. There are a lot of swampy valleys known as dambos or vleis. There are caves around the park which are major archaeological site. Accommodation in the park are mainly campsites like Arboretum Camp and Sandy Spruit Camp. For more information contact ZIMPark offices. (Apr-16).

Contact
Address :  Matopos National Park, 25km from Bulawayo, Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe
Contact :  ZIMParks - Central Reservations Office
Tel :  +263(0)4 706 077
Tel2 :  +263(0)4 706 078

Time Information
Best Time to Visit :  All Year Round

Rates and Payment
Fee/s :  Day Visitors: USD5 (Locals); USD15 (SADC Citizens); USD20 (Internationals). Updated Apr-16

Destination Information
Camping Airport

Activities
Game Viewing Game Drives Hiking Trails Guided Walks Horse Trails Fishing Swimming Boat Trips Bird Watching
Game to View :  Giraffe. Kudu. Eland. Leopard. Zebra. Hippo and Kudu etc.
More Activities :  Rock climbing. Rock art galleries. Where some of the finest of Southern African San paintings are found.
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Travelling Information
Closest Town :  Bulawayo

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