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Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe 14,651 km² (5,657 mi²) Est. 1928
About Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe's largest national park and one of Africa's great elephant sanctuaries, Hwange is home to over 40,000 elephants. The park spans nearly 15,000 square kilometres of Kalahari sandveld, teak forests, and open grasslands with exceptional predator sightings and wild dog populations.
2
Safari Tours
4.5
Avg Rating
5/5
Big Five
98
Years Protected
Highlights
- Enormous elephant herds congregating at waterholes
- Excellent wild dog and predator sightings
- Outstanding professional guiding standards
- Less crowded than comparable parks in East Africa
- Great value compared to Botswana and Kenya
Considerations
- Dry season can be extremely hot (October)
- Long distances between camps and sightings
- Some infrastructure needs upgrading
- High malaria risk area
Wildlife
Big Five Status
🦁
Lion
common
🐆
Leopard
occasional
🐘
Elephant
common
🦬
Buffalo
common
🦏
Rhino
rare
Notable Species
Lion
Common
Leopard
Occasional
Elephant
Common
Cape Buffalo
Common
White Rhino
Rare
Cheetah
Occasional
Giraffe
Common
Zebra
Common
Kudu
Common
Impala
Common
Warthog
Common
Wild Dog
Occasional
Hyena
Common
Kori Bustard
Occasional
Lilac-breasted Roller
Common
Aardvark
Rare
Common Occasional Rare
Best Time to Visit
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Peak Season Good Time Less Ideal
Climate Overview
Getting There
Fly to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) and drive 2-3 hours, or fly to Hwange National Park Airport. Several lodges have their own airstrips.
Nearest Airport
Hwange National Park Airport
Nearest City
Victoria Falls
Drive Time
2.5 hours
Hwange National Park
2 tours available