Lake Kyle Recreational Park has an area of 169 square kilometers and is located about 30 kilometers east of Masvingo, with Great Zimbabwe Ruins, a world heritage site, to its south. At capacity, the lake covers approximately 93 square kilometers, with the remaining 76 square kilometers covered by land. The northern boundary of the park is surrounded by the Beza Range which rises to a height of 1,455 meters. The park has beautiful miombo woodland, thickets, grassland and rocky hills which support only a sparse cover of herbs and grasses. 

The Park is home to more than twenty-five species of wild mammals including white rhino, buffalo and leopard among others. In addition, over 35 bird species are supported by the ecosystem and it makes for a rich birding experience.

What to bring

• Binoculars, cameras, hiking/ walking shoes and wildlife reference books or smartphone applications.
• Food supplies enough for the stay.
• Medical Aid Kit
• Mosquito repellent
• Mosquito net

What to wear

• For summer (September – March), cool comfortable clothing is recommended along with sunhats and sunscreen.
• For winter and autumn (April – August), warm clothing is recommended, especially for the night times.
• Wear earthy colours and avoid bright-coloured clothing like red, yellow, bright green

Caution

• Crocodiles along the shore.

• Avoid getting to close the edge on the dam wall.

• Hippos.