A lioness with cubs - Shutterstock / Richard Juilliart
Hwange National Park
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A lioness with cubs - Shutterstock / Richard Juilliart
Zimbabwe|Africa
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Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe|Africa
89
Wildlife
64
Access
74
Stay
70
Safety
91
Photo
86
Crowds
56
Cost
67
Birding
Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe's flagship broad savanna safari destination, famous for elephant herds, waterhole photography, predator potential, and a strong classic-bush feel across huge dry woodland and grassland landscapes. It is strongest for travelers who want a major southern-African safari with lower crowd pressure than the best-known East African circuits.
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Wildlife Species
Elephant herds
CommonMammal · Best time: Dry season
Lion, wild dog, and hyena
UncommonMammal · Best time: Dry season
Buffalo and antelope assemblages
CommonMammal · Best time: Dry season
Raptors and arid savanna birds
UncommonBird · Best time: Morning
Geography
- Terrain
- Woodland, grassland, pans, waterholes, Kalahari sand country
- Elevation
- About 900-1100m
- Climate
- Tropical savanna
- Area
- About 14600 km2
Weather
- Best Months
- JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctober
- Avg. Temperature
- 7-35°C
- Rainfall
- Dry season waterhole concentration defines the best game viewing
- Humidity
- 25-70%
Getting There
Nearest Airport
Victoria Falls, Hwange airstrips, or Bulawayo with onward transfer
Quite workable as a Zimbabwe safari or Victoria Falls extension
Transport
- Game drives and waterhole hides
- Fly-in or overland safari
- Combined Hwange and Mana or Vic Falls route
Where to Stay
Waterhole-facing safari camps and lodges
Mid-range to PremiumLodge or Camp · Inside or just outside the park
Simple camps in the wider Hwange area
Budget to Mid-rangeCamp · Useful for longer stays
Location
-18.7500, 26.5000View larger map
