The Chinhoyi Caves are a group of limestone and dolomite caves in north central Zimbabwe. Since 1955 they are designated as National Park and managed by the Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority.LocationThe caves are located in Makonde District, Mashonaland West Province, in north central Zimbabwe. They lie approximately 9km, by road, northwest of Chinhoyi (formerly Sinoia), the nearest large town, and the location of the district and provincial headquarters. This location lies about 135km, northwest of Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe. The caves lie on the main road, Highway A-1, between Harare and Chirundu, at the International border with the Republic of Zambia, about 250km, further northwest of the caves.OverviewThe cave system is composed of limestone and dolomite. The main cave contains a pool of cobalt blue water, which is popularly called Sleeping Pool or Chirorodziva ("Pool of the Fallen"). Divers have discovered a submarine passage leading from the Bat Cave, a subchamber of the Dark Cave to another room known as the Blind Cave. Diving is possible in the caves all year round, with temperatures never beyond the 22to range with zero thermocline. Visibility is high, and 50m and above is not unusual. This site is often visited by diving expedition teams of technical divers that perform ultra deep diving. It is not uncommon for dives in excess of 100m to be made here by experienced technical divers. A campsite, run by the National Parks Authority, and a motel are located on-site.