Hwange National Park, famous for its large concentrations of game and diversity of mammal species is Zimbabwe's largest, and oldest, national park. Almost the size of Belgium (5,656 square miles), it lies south of Victoria Falls in the north west of Zimbabwe on the border with Botswana. The area gets very low rainfall and has a number of privately maintained manmade waterholes, boreholes and dams meaning that the game has remained healthy and within the park during the winter. Consequently the game viewing on Hwange holidays is spectacular, particularly during the dry season (July to October). Renowned for large numbers of elephants and buffaloes, lions are also commonly seen and the park also has one of the largest populations of wild dogs in Africa. There are black and white rhinos with over 100 species of mammals and over 400 birds in total recorded. There are also varied ecosystems within the park ranging from huge open plains to teak forests with an attendant variety of birds and mammals. It is a wonderful combination with the majestic Victoria Falls (a short drive away) and its adrenaline inducing activities, and perhaps a coastal addition in Mozambique or the Indian Ocean beaches in South Africa. Walking and game drive safaris are possible which also makes it an excellent combination with Mana Pools to the east where you can also spend peaceful days canoeing down the Zambezi River in the north of the country.

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What to expect on a Hwange holiday:

Hwange is absolutely jam-packed with wonderful wildlife. Hop aboard a small plane and head into the heart of the national park, affectionately known by locals as ‘land of the giants’ as it is home to the world’s largest herds of elephants. Once settled in a deluxe camp, which no doubt boasts breathtaking views over the savannah, venture out into the wilderness in a rumbling 4x4 to make the most of the invaluable insider knowledge that your guide possesses from years of experience, as they teach you about the ins and outs of daily life on the plains.


With over 400 species of birds and 107 types of animals including lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas and wild dogs, a game drive in Hwange is anything but boring. Little ones can tick all kinds of creatures off their checklists and photography fanatics can soak up the beauty of the surrounding landscape with only the clickety-clack of their camera shutters puncturing the quiet.


Tours of local villages, bird-watching walks and sleeping under the stars on a private deck are just a few more extraordinary experiences to take part in when on one of our Hwange holidays. Pair Hwange National Park with Victoria Falls or even head further afield with a week on the beach in Mozambique for the ultimate escape.

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