Lake Chivero Recreational Park
Facts and practical information
Lake Chivero Recreational Park is a protected area around Lake Chivero within the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Estate. ()
Mashonaland West
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Cormorant
Cormorants and shags, members of the Phalacrocoracidae family, are captivating aquatic birds encompassing about 40 different species. These birds, ranging from medium to large in size, are easily recognized by their dark plumage, long hooked bills, and webbed feet...
Birds
Common eland
The common eland, also known as the southern eland or eland antelope, is a majestic animal that roams the savannahs and plains of East and Southern Africa. Belonging to the Bovidae family and the genus Taurotragus, these antelopes are among the largest in the world.
Mammals
Grey heron
The grey heron is an elegant, long-legged bird renowned for its hunting prowess and native to Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa. These majestic birds are frequently seen in wetlands such as lakes, rivers, ponds, and marshes, where they primarily feed on aquatic...
Birds
Impala
The impala is a medium-sized antelope that roams the grasslands and woodlands of eastern and southern Africa. It is the sole species in the genus Aepyceros and was first introduced to Europeans by German zoologist Hinrich Lichtenstein in 1812.
Mammals
Darter
Darters, also known as anhingas or snakebirds, are intriguing tropical waterbirds belonging to the family Anhingidae and the genus Anhinga. The genus includes four species, three of which are fairly common and widespread, while the fourth is rarer and near-threatened.
Birds
Lake Chivero Recreational Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Lake Chivero.
Mashonaland West