A little-known safari gem located near the Botswana-Zimbabwe border about half way between Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park. Ideal for 4x4 and wilderness enthusiasts.
Located in northwest Zimbabwe, along the border with Botswana, Kazuma Pan National Park is a little-known safari gem lying about half way between Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park.
A strictly 4x4 Park it lies about 30kms north of the Pandamatenga Border Post, and is accessible from there, from Victoria Falls via the Panda Masuwe Forest, or from Hwange National Park via the Nantwich entrance (see maps in the Photo Gallery).
Covering an area of over 31,300 hectares, this pristine wilderness is characterized by vast, undisturbed savannah grasslands and sparse mopane woodlands. It offers visitors an unspoiled safari experience. The park's seasonal pans act as vital water sources, attracting large herds of buffalo, elephants, and various species of antelope, creating excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing .
As part of the KAZA Transfrontier Conservation Area, Kazuma Pan National Park also serves as an important mini-migration corridor for elephants, zebra, wildebeest, and more. The park allows animals to move freely between Botswana’s Chobe National Park and Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, as well as the surrounding areas.
The best time to experience Kazuma Pan is during the later dry season August - November. During this period, when water resources are scarce, wild animals and birdlife congregate around the pans and waterholes, which are supplemented by boreholes. During the rainy months between January and April the roads become impassable and the park is closed to the public.