South Africa and Zimbabwe have opened a special border crossing for tourists visiting their national parks. The new route connects Kruger National Park with Gonarezhou National Park. Officials from both countries approved the seasonal crossing that started May 1. The pilot program will continue through November 30. Tourism experts expect the crossing to bring more visitors to both parks.
Tourists can cross the border between 11 am and 3 pm on two days each week. River water levels determine when crossings happen. Visitors must drive vehicles with four-wheel drive capability. The crossing point sits within the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area. Officials chose the Sengwe-Tshipise Corridor as the main route.
Travelers face several requirements before making the trip. They must book their visit at least two weeks ahead of time. Each tourist must spend four nights total with two nights on each side of the border. South African visitors stay at Makuleke Region or Awelani Lodge locations. Zimbabwe visitors book rooms at Gonarezhou or other approved places nearby.
Park services require registration with both SANParks and ZimParks agencies. Tourists must fill out special immigration forms and carry proper travel documents. Environmental rules apply to all visitors crossing the border. Speed limits protect wildlife and plants throughout both parks. Waste disposal follows strict guidelines to protect nature.
Tourists can cross the border between 11 am and 3 pm on two days each week. River water levels determine when crossings happen. Visitors must drive vehicles with four-wheel drive capability. The crossing point sits within the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area. Officials chose the Sengwe-Tshipise Corridor as the main route.
Travelers face several requirements before making the trip. They must book their visit at least two weeks ahead of time. Each tourist must spend four nights total with two nights on each side of the border. South African visitors stay at Makuleke Region or Awelani Lodge locations. Zimbabwe visitors book rooms at Gonarezhou or other approved places nearby.
Park services require registration with both SANParks and ZimParks agencies. Tourists must fill out special immigration forms and carry proper travel documents. Environmental rules apply to all visitors crossing the border. Speed limits protect wildlife and plants throughout both parks. Waste disposal follows strict guidelines to protect nature.
