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Joaquín Rivero
ES
Visited:
August 2018
Reviewed: Dec 9, 2018
Email Joaquín Rivero | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A little-known pearl in the heart of Africa
Located in an enclave punished by the history of the last two centuries, this park summarizes, in its entirety, the best of a safari in Africa: diverse landscapes, a high density of wild fauna and the recovery of endangered species - the African Wild Dog or Lycaon- make Hwange one of the best national parks in Africa.
With a bit of luck, especially at dawn, it is not difficult to find a herd of lycaons in full activity. A true experience to discover the group behavior of these fantastic animals: synchronized movements, strategic deployment, restless tracking to the search for food, and
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constant and jumping nerve. I had not had the luck to meet them in other African parks before and their picture was wonderful.The great guides of "Ivory Lodge", located right on the edge of the park, gave us the possibility of going out to meet other equally interesting species. Also early in the morning, a herd of 18 lions on the side of a pond, delighted us with a good selection of playgrounds.
Among all the scenes of wildlife, I will highlight one of the most impressive I have lived in Africa. The displacement, at dusk, of a herd of hundreds of buffaloes through the dry basin of a river. Slowness accompanied by strength, serenity, sliding across the earth like a giant raft in the middle of a calm ocean.
A little-known pearl in the heart of Africa.
Owen Shaffer
KE
Visited:
July 2018
Reviewed: Oct 21, 2018
Email Owen Shaffer | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Absolutely one of the best National Parks in Africa
I just made my second trip to Hwange National Park in June. It was just superb again. I stayed at Little Makalolo Camp and Camp Hwange each for four nights. The wildlife viewing was just phenomenal. I saw everything from elephants to wild dogs,lions and cheetahs. I also saw plenty of roan and sable antelope.
Zimbabwe is famous for having the highest standards of guiding in Africa. I have to say that all my guides at both Little Makalolo and Camp Hwange were just superb. I also felt that both the camps I stayed at were terrific in every way.
Conny Jorneklint and Laila Kirpu
SE
Visited:
September 2018
Reviewed: Sep 30, 2018
Email Conny Jorneklint and Laila Kirpu | 65+ years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We saw all the animals we could expect to see including wild dogs on a hunt, lions, cheeta, leopard, lots of elephants, giraffs, kudus, stein bok, duikers, hippos, crocodiles and many more.
Olaf Korbanek
DE
Visited:
July 2018
Reviewed: Aug 7, 2018
Email Olaf Korbanek | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Hwange NP is very interesting and offers different landscapes. The wildlife was, due to the wheather, reduced (in comparison with Chobe NP e.g.), but we saw, that a lot of animals live there!
The camp site was terrific, near the lake, during the night we heard the hippos walking around, really beautiful!
David from Kalamazoo
US
Visited:
July 2018
Reviewed: Aug 2, 2018
Email David from Kalamazoo | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
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Carole Barnes
GB
Visited:
October 2017
Reviewed: Oct 27, 2017
Email Carole Barnes | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Abundant wildlife, professional guides. Fantastic camps.
BrianIron
GB
Visited:
November 2016
Reviewed: Apr 26, 2017
Email BrianIron | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
A real wildlife experience
Hwange is a superb destination to experience a real wildlife adventure. The guiding is of an exceptional standard, the best I have experienced on a number of trips to Africa including Namibia, South Africa and Tanzania. The use of concessions allows for walking safaris which add another very enjoyable element to the experience.
I visited during November which is a season of change in Hwange, we only had one day when it rained in the 8 nights we spent in the park. 2016 was the second year of drought in southern Africa and the landscape and scenery were affected by it and clearly animals had suffered. However we saw excellent wildlife and were lucky enough to see a Leopard at the waterhole at one camp one evening.
The camps are all of a good standard with good food and service. None of the camps we stayed in were fenced so perhaps not for the nervous or first time safari.
Roads are rough so be prepared to be bounced about a bit.
Overall an unmissable destination if wildlife is your thing.
Andyb423834
US
Visited:
October 2016
Reviewed: Feb 13, 2017
Email Andyb423834 | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Couldn't have been more amazing
Spent two nights at Elephants Eye lodge and had an amazing full day game drive through Hwange National Park. We saw so many animals and had such a great day. Would go back in a heartbeat!