2026 editionNo. 84

Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge

Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe

Why Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge is one of The World’s Best 100 Lodges 2026.

Chilo Gorge looks across the Save River into Gonarezhou, a national park of elephants, sandstone cliffs and immense baobabs. The Mahenye community partnership gives the lodge lasting local relevance, while knowledgeable guides and an elevated, river-facing design make this remote Zimbabwean journey worth the distance.

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Lodge information

The essentials.

Destination
Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe
Property
Community-linked safari lodge
Operator
Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge
Opened
2010
AddressChilo Gorge Safari Lodge, Gonarezhou National Park, ZimbabweOpen map ↗
Edition factsThe record at a glance
Position
No. 84
Lodge type
Community-linked safari lodge
Destination
Gonarezhou National Park
Country or region
Zimbabwe
Management in 2026
Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge
Opening year
2010