Located in the Chigubo district of Gaza, Banhine was established as a National Park in 1973 to ensure the survival of its unique biodiversity. Conflicts in the 1980s and early 1990s destroyed most of the wildlife, and the existing infrastructures. In 2013, in recognition of the fact that many communities had resettled in the Park, the boundaries were changed to facilitate management of the area as a wildlife refuge. It has an area of 7,250 km².

As part of the ACTFGL, Banhine offers extensive 4×4 safaris incorporating Kruger and Limpopo National Parks. Tents are available for visitors (no catering services). Hiking and climbing trails, safaris, canoeing and cultural tourism are some of the activities taking place there.

Banhine’s natural habitats are mainly sandy savannah landscape, mopane forest, grassland and wetlands, as well as simbirre forest.

A refuge for the rare oribi, and large antelopes such as kudus and nyalas, porcupines and predators such as lions, and cheetahs. Zebras, wildebeests and giraffes, which previously roamed the area will be relocated. Banhine is home to rare species of fish such as killifish and lungfish. The wetlands support a rich birdlife and the park is an important crossing point for migratory birds.