Chilo Gorge Airstrip

Chilo Gorge Airstrip is the safari airstrip serving the Chilo Gorge area on the edge of Gonarezhou National Park, in southeastern Zimbabwe. It provides air access for guests visiting Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge and the surrounding wilderness areas. The lodge overlooks the Save River and serves as one of the main gateways to Gonarezhou.



Location



Country: Zimbabwe

Province: Manicaland

Area: Mahenye / Gonarezhou region

Situated near the Save (Sabi) River and the northeastern boundary of Gonarezhou National Park.



Air Access



Most fly-in guests arrive via Mahenye Airstrip, which is approximately 10 minutes from Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge by road transfer.

Charter flights are available from Harare and other Zimbabwean safari destinations.



Approximate Coordinates (Mahenye/Chilo Gorge Air Access Point)



21°13.816' S, 32°20.010' E

Decimal degrees: -21.2303, 32.3335



Nearby Attractions



Gonarezhou National Park

Chilojo Cliffs

Save River

Mahenye Community Conservancy

Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area.



Key Facts



Primary function: Safari and charter aviation access.

Typical transfer from the airstrip to Chilo Gorge Safari Lodge: about 10 minutes.

Flying time from Harare by light aircraft is approximately 1.5–1.75 hours.



In practice, many safari operators refer to the aviation gateway for Chilo Gorge simply as Mahenye Airstrip, which serves the Chilo Gorge Lodge and the wider Gonarezhou region.