25 days - Self drive Zimbabwe & Mozambique

http://www.zimparks.org/index.php/parks-overview/recreational/kyle

Sikato Bay Camp

Located on the northern side of the Great Zimbabwe and 32 km from town. There are currently 2 x 2 bedroomed lodges under construction.

Camp Sites

Central Zone

Located 700 metres from the Tourist Office. There are 11 camping sites with 2 ablutions consisting of toilets and hot shower. There are also 2 dining shelters serving this area.Sikato Bay CampThe location has 12 camping sites.

Caravan Site

There are 5 caravan sites of which 4 have electric power. The maximum capacity for the site is 6 people per site.

Picnic Site

The picnic sites have ablution and fire places. The sites are mainly for day use.Popoteke Picnic SiteLocated approximately 10 km from the Kyle entrance gate and situated in the northern portion of the Park. The Popoteke gorge site adjoins a special conservation area; a refuge rich in estuarine for spawning fish. The woodland type is predominantly Miombo with brachystegia spiciformis and julbernada globiflora as constituent species. The gorge offers a spectacular view.Mutirikwi Picnic SiteLocated 6 km from the Tourist Office.

Conference Facility

Waterbuck lodge may be used as an alternative conference facility for 20 people upon request.

Activities

• Game viewing - visitors use their own vehicles for transport.

• Fishing - visitors bring their own fishing gear and boats.

• Guided walksGuided horse rides

• Arboretum walk - unguided walk from Tourist Office to the camp sites

• Scenic view - Uchicho; view of the lake and mountains

• Bompst boat club

Amenities

No supplies can be obtained from Lake Kyle, therefore visitors must bring adequate stocks of all utilities.

Why Visit Kyle?

• The Park is rich in wildlife, including 3 of the Big Five; White rhino, Buffalo and Leopard

• Beautiful well maintained accommodation

• The lake is the largest inland man-made lake in Zimbabwe

• Wide variety of fish; about 21 species

• Geographically the Park is one of the most centrally located

• Variety of scenic views

• Perennially good weather conditions

How to get to Kyle Recreational Park

Visitors to the Park use the Mutare/ Birchenough Bridge Road up to the 13km peg to Masvingo and then turn right and travel for 14 km to the Entrance Gate. From there to the Tourist Office is a distance of 5 km. The general condition of all roads leading to the Park are surfaced and in very good condition. However, some tourist roads within the Park may require four wheel drive vehicles.