Chiredzi Wildlife Ranch

The Chiredzi Wildlife Ranch is located in the southeastern Lowveld of Zimbabwe and is a prime example of the sustainable integration of conservation and commercial land use. This region is characterized by a hot, dry climate often unsuitable for traditional livestock farming, leading many ranches to specialize in preserving indigenous wildlife. The ranch is part of the larger Save Valley Conservancy, one of the world's largest private protected areas, providing habitat for the 'Big Five.' Particularly successful here is the protection of black rhinoceroses and African wild dogs, whose populations are strictly monitored. Beside ecotourism, sustainable hunting plays a role in funding extensive anti-poaching units. The terrain features dense mopane woodlands and open grass savannas intersected by seasonal rivers. Collaboration with local communities is a central aspect to reduce pressure on natural resources and provide educational opportunities.

Nearby cities

Masvingo

Masvingo is the oldest colonial-era settlement in Zimbabwe and is famous for being the gateway to the Great Zimbabwe ruins.

Chiredzi

Chiredzi is the main town in the southeastern Lowveld and is synonymous with Zimbabwe's massive sugar cane industry.

Mashava

Mashava is a historic mining settlement west of Masvingo, primarily known for its past as a major center for asbestos production.

Triangle

Triangle is a specialized company town in the southeastern Lowveld, entirely dedicated to the production and processing of sugar cane.

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Lake Mutirikwi

Zimbabwe's largest inland dam offers spectacular water views and is located near the historic Great Zimbabwe ruins.

History & landmarks

Gonarezhou

Gonarezhou means 'place of elephants' and is a rugged, remote park famous for its majestic red Chilojo Cliffs.

Masvingo Civic Centre

The hub of municipal administration in Zimbabwe's oldest colonial town.

Nature

Chiredzi River

A river in the south-east, important for sugarcane.

Runde River

A tributary in the Gonarezhou National Park.

Nuanetsi River

A river in the south, part of the Limpopo basin.

Lake Mutirikwi

A large reservoir near Masvingo.

More places

Hippo Valley Estate Mill

A major agricultural and industrial sugar processing complex near Chiredzi.

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Lowveld Sugar Plantations

Large plantations for sugar cane cultivation in the southeast.

Triangle Sugar Estate and Mill

A vast sugarcane plantation and processing facility in the Lowveld region.

Hlabisa Community Ranch

A community-operated ranch for livestock.

Gona-re-Zhou

A large forest and wildlife reserve.

Lowveld Plains

The extensive plains in south-eastern Zimbabwe.

Runde Forest

Forest along the Runde River.

Drakensberg Conservation Center

A wildlife conservation center in the region.