Gweru Antelope Park

Antelope Park, situated near Gweru, is a world-renowned private wildlife game reserve specializing in the conservation and research of the African lion. Established in 1987, the reserve covers approximately 3,000 hectares of diverse habitats and is home to a wide array of wildlife, including giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species. The park gained international fame as the home of the African Lion and Environmental Research Trust (ALERT), a multi-stage program aimed at reintroducing lions back into the wild. For many years, it was famous for its lion-walking experiences, designed to raise both funds and public awareness for conservation efforts. Beyond big cats, the park manages elephant conservation programs and provides a sanctuary for various orphaned animals. The landscape features open savannah grasslands and acacia woodlands typical of the Zimbabwean highveld. As a major employer in the Gweru region, the park attracts international volunteers who participate in wildlife management and community outreach. It successfully blends high-end ecotourism with serious scientific research to protect Africa's natural heritage.

Nearby cities

Gweru

Gweru is the administrative capital of the Midlands Province and a significant industrial and educational center in central Zimbabwe.

Kwekwe

Kwekwe is a prominent mining and industrial town located halfway between Harare and Bulawayo.

Zvishavane

Zvishavane is a vibrant mining town in the Midlands Province, historically famous for its world-class asbestos deposits.

Redcliff

Redcliff is an industrial town located near Kwekwe that was specifically built to support Zimbabwe's iron and steel industry.

Gokwe

Gokwe is a large and busy rural center in the Midlands Province, serving as the primary hub for Zimbabwe's small-scale cotton farmers.

Shurugwi

Shurugwi is a scenic mining town situated on the Great Dyke, known for its dramatic mountain passes and rich chrome and gold deposits.

Mvuma

Mvuma is a strategic transit town in the Midlands Province, located at the critical intersection of the roads connecting Harare, Bulawayo…

Mberengwa

Mberengwa is a mineral-rich district center in the Midlands Province, famously known for its precious emeralds and gold.

History & landmarks

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Boggie Memorial Clock Tower

An iconic clock tower in Gweru commemorating Major William Boggie.

Gweru Theatre

A prominent theater building that shapes the cultural life in the city of Gweru.

More places

Bata Shoe Factory

An iconic footwear manufacturing plant that has operated for decades.

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Unki Platinum Mine

A major underground platinum mine owned by Anglo American Platinum.

Zisco Steel Works

Historically one of the largest integrated steelworks in Africa, currently undergoing revitalization.

Kwe Kwe Nature Park

A regional nature park with focus on flora and fauna.

Midlands Plateau

The centrally located plateau between Harare and Bulawayo.

Sable Chemicals

Zimbabwe's sole manufacturer of ammonium nitrate fertilizer.

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Danangombe

Formerly known as Dhlo-Dhlo, it was an important center of the Rozvi Empire.

Naletale Ruins

Naletale boasts the most elaborately decorated stone walls in Zimbabwe.