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Matusadonha National ParkSituated on Lake Kariba's southern shore, two-thirds of this 1,500 km² Park is accessible only by foot. Matusadona - the showpiece of Karibaon the Shores of Lake Kariba - a remote and rugged Wildernessenclosed by the Umi river to the west and Sanyati gorge to the east.Facts- Matusadonha National Park
* renowned for its good populations of all large predators such as
lions, cheetah and leopard, making the sighting of these large predators
an almost every day exciting experience. * Over 400 bird species. Elephant,antelope, buffalo,cats and crocodile are plentiful. Specialties of Matusadona include black rhino and an unusually high density of lion. The bird life is exceptional due to the varied habitats with over 400 species of bird recorded. The lake is tiger fish territory, which is a renowned fighting fish and is reputed to be the best pound for pound fighting fresh water fish in the world. The "drowned forests" that line many parts of the Matusadona form one of the most striking features of the lake shore.Although they make navigation difficult, these dead trees provide important habitats for a wide variety of species. Torpedo grass - fodder of wild animalsThe drawdown zone between high and low water is covered with a dense growth of torpedo grass (panicum repens) around much of the Matusadona shoreline.In certain areas e.g. west of Fothergill Island, this grass forms extensive
swards on which a large variety of mammals can be seen. The grasslands provide vital reserves of grazing for elephant, buffalo, hippo, impala, waterbuck and zebra. The expansion of the Matusadona's buffalo population has been attributed to the large quantity of fodder provided by these grasslands. Elephant and Buffalo can often be seen swimming between the mainland and the offshore islands FacilitiesLodgesCampsites Tashinga Camp Sanyati Camp Changachirere Camp Undeveloped bush camps Exclusive Campsites Ume Mbalabala Other exclusive camp sites can be found at Maronga close to the Chifudzi substation and Kautsiga sited on the escarpment which is ideal for hikers and climbers. Attractions & Activities
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