Hwange National Park
User Reviews (53)
Zimbabwe ParksEmail Swenglishnick & Zimgirl | 35-50 years of age
Enjoying a great park on a budget
We visited Hwange in December which is a little far into the rainy season to see the most animals. The best time to visit is in September when the water holes are great places to spot the wide range of animals in the park.
We stayed in the rustic National Parks cottages which, even in the middle of shortages that were affecting Zimbabwe, were great places to stay and very cost-effective.
We did not have a 4x4 but found there to be ample routes around the park for a normal 2 wheel drive car. We saw a wide selection of antelope, giraffe, cheetah and zebra. We were sad to miss out on the elephants but they had disappeared off into the bush because of the rains. We also got great views of the Black Rhino at the nearby Hwange Safari Lodge.
When we were not self-driving, we went on some excellent guided drives with extremely knowledgeable local guides.
At that time of year, the birding was excellent and could fill in the periods when the larger game was not visible.
35-50 years of age
the area around Hwange is beautiful
20-35 years of age
Lots of elephants!
DE
35-50 years of age
One of the biggest in Africa, good bush experience.
Plenty of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes. Water pumps were working thanks to private initiative!
Email tidingstendai | 35-50 years of age
Great Park with huge elephant population
NZ
Email Mary | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Wonderful amount of wildlife around, many birds and animal species.
Roads/tracks not good, lot of rubbish on roadsieds.
US
Email Lynne Ryno | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Loved the scenery and abundant wildlife. It was a great time to be there as there many more animals than people.
SG
Email AT | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Huge herds of animals ... would have wanted to see rhinos though...
US
Email Luke | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hwange was amazing! Not at all crowded, and got to see lots of wildlife.
MX
Email Veronica | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful park, few people, and lots of animals
Hwange is a beautiful park and the safari experience feels quite unique because there are very few cars/ people. It was usually just our car and at times one researcher. The scenery is gorgeous and I saw lots of elephants, anthelopes, birds of all kinds, zebras, giraffes, and a male lion. I feel you need a full day safari to go deep into the park and actually see the animals.
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$1,595 pp (USD)
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4-Day Hwange National Park Safari + Victoria Falls Combo
$857 pp (USD)
Zimbabwe: Shared tour (max 10 people per vehicle)
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Victoria Falls Town (Start), Hwange NP, Victoria Falls Town (End)
Dream Africa Vacations
4.9/5 – 21 Reviews
