Hwange National Park Tours & Trips

What our customers ask about Hwange National Park Tours & Trips

• What wildlife can I expect to see during a Hwange National Park safari?

  Home to over 100 mammal species Hwange National Park delivers reliable wildlife encounters throughout the year. The park houses Africa's largest elephant population with roughly 40,000 individuals roaming its vast landscapes. Visitors regularly spot the Big Five (lion leopard elephant rhino buffalo) along with 27 predator species including cheetahs and the endangered wild dogs. The Look Up Hide observation point serves as a prime location for animal viewing. Bird enthusiasts can observe more than 400 species that inhabit the park. A TourRadar traveler commented "Our guide helped us spot incredible wildlife including huge elephant herds several lion prides and even rare wild dogs during our game drives from Nantwich Lodge."

• What types of accommodation are available in Hwange National Park?

  The accommodation options in Hwange National Park span from high-end lodges to authentic bush camps. The 4-star Somalisa Camp provides private viewing decks while Nantwich Lodge offers direct views of active waterholes. Mobile glamping setups create a more direct connection with nature though they come with shared facilities. Some properties like Elephant Eye Lodge feature sleep-out platforms for nighttime stargazing. According to a TourRadar review "The mix of lodge and tented camp accommodation gave us both comfort and an authentic safari experience - especially loved watching elephants from the Nantwich Lodge deck."

• How long should I plan to stay in Hwange National Park for a comprehensive experience?

  To properly experience Hwange National Park plan for 3-4 days at minimum. Many visitors choose to extend their stay to 5-7 days allowing time to explore the distinct regions of Main Camp Sinamatella and Robins Camp. This duration enables participation in various activities from game drives to walking safaris and night drives. A TourRadar traveler shared: "Our trip was wonderful with enough time to explore different sections of the park." Properties like Somalisa Camp and Nantwich Lodge serve as convenient bases for accessing different areas while longer stays let visitors observe wildlife during peak morning and afternoon hours.

• How do I get to Hwange National Park and what's the best way to travel around?

  Victoria Falls International Airport serves as the main gateway to Hwange National Park with a 2-hour drive to the park entrance. Most lodges arrange direct transfers for guests. Inside the park specialized 4x4 vehicles handle game drives especially in the more rugged Sinamatella region. A TourRadar traveler notes: "Our transfers were well-organized and comfortable in air-conditioned vehicles." Tours typically include all transportation within the park led by experienced guides who know optimal wildlife viewing routes.

• What makes Hwange National Park different from other African safari destinations?

  As Zimbabwe's largest national park spanning 14640 km² Hwange offers a distinctive blend of Kalahari desert and savannah woodland environments. The park's significant elephant population and rich bird diversity with over 400 species set it apart. According to a TourRadar traveler: "Hwange is at its best in the dry season when animals crowd the waterholes." The varied landscape from Kalahari sands in the south to rocky outcrops in the north creates diverse viewing opportunities while lodges like Somalisa Camp enable close wildlife encounters.

• What is the typical daily schedule like on a Hwange National Park safari?

  Safari days begin at sunrise with a light breakfast followed by morning game drives when animals are most active. Midday brings lunch and downtime at accommodations like Nantwich Lodge. Activities resume mid-afternoon typically around 3-4 PM with another game drive or guided walk concluding with sunset drinks and dinner. A TourRadar traveler notes: "Early morning game drives last about 3 hours then lunch at 1 PM before the afternoon drive at 3 PM until sunset." Evenings often feature educational presentations or stargazing with meals served either in the lodge or around campfires.