Hwange is a wonderful, serene and wild place, once you get into the interior of the park and towards the central part of the National Park the camps are spaced out, often only close to a neighbouring sister camp. The camps here vary in style and price but the wildlife is fantastic and the guiding of a high quality. In the dry season this is an absolute must on a Zimbabwe itinerary.
Situated in western Zimbabwe, the Hwange National Park is the country’s biggest reserve, home to a profusion of wildlife, including giraffe, lion, zebra and approximately 40 000 elephants. It provides a sanctuary for all the country’s endangered species, including a population of wild dogs thought to be among the most sizeable surviving groups on the continent. The park’s magnificent terrain ranges from desert dunes, savannah lands and mopane woodlands to rocky outcrops and sparse forests. Visitors can look forward to game drives, guided walks or horse riding safaris. Other highlights include: the Bumbusi National Monument and the Nyamandhlovu Pan.
Hwange is a destination that can be visited all year round and there are some benefits to visiting in the late green season and shoulder season such as great rates and wonderful colours.
The most reliable wildlife viewing is in the dry season when the famed herds of elephants congregate around the dwindling water sources, this need for all animals to drink brings with it great sightings including lion and wild dogs.
Access is straight forward by light aircraft from either of the main ports of entry into Zimbabwe (Harare and Victoria Falls) or from other safari areas such as Mana Pools or Matusadona.
Hwange’s activities focus on game drives and walking safaris with first class guides in this fascinating and wild landscape.
Top Hwange camps
Hwange Bush Camp
Hwange, Zimbabwe
Perfect for a those looking for a remote and rustic camp that offers great value and a truly safari focused experience.
Little Makalolo
Hwange, Zimbabwe
Perfect for a truly authentic camp with some gorgeous touches, this is one of the longest established camps in Hwange and remains a firm favourite.
Somalisa
Hwange, Zimbabwe
Perfect for those looking for a beautiful camp with excellent guiding, strong social responsibility and solid value when combined with its sister camps in a larger Zimbabwe itinerary.
Davisons Camp
Hwange, Zimbabwe
Perfect for a very well run camp within the Wilderness portfolio and sticking to their formula of professionally run properties with great guiding.