About
Umfurudzi is a remote game park in the Shamva area, with self-catering chalets and tents. It suits families and groups who want a proper break from town, and who don't mind having no phone signal. It is rated 4.1 from 36 Google reviews.
The quiet is the main draw. Visitors call it serene and a good place to switch off. One found forest, buffalo, impala, kudu and eland, along with natural rock pools, potholes and piles of stones. Another liked the rustic, relaxing feel of Hippo Pools. Reviewers describe the chalets as attractive and roomy enough for large families, and the staff come up again and again as warm and willing to go the extra mile.
The practical side is harder. One detailed review warns that the road in is very rough, so you need a four-wheel drive. The signs from the main road are poor, so use GPS. The same visitor could not book online and struggled to reach anyone by phone. They also saw few animals on their visit, though they thought it might just have been a quiet day.
Go self-sufficient and patient. Several people say they plan to come back for the parts they missed.
Good to know
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance