hwange national park
Hwange National park
Home of the big five
Overview
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Overview
The iconic Hwange National Parkis Zimbabwe’s largest national parklocated in the northwestern part of Zimbabwe. It covers 14,650 square kilometers.
It is home to the largest population of elephants in Zimbabwe and Africa’s largest population of the endangered wild dog and one may find rare species such as roan and sable.
In addition to four of the big 5: elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo; Hwange has 100 mammal species and nearly 400 bird species.
The area is mostly covered with savanna grasslands and teak and mopane woodlands.
How to get there
Access by road
Camps are interconnected by a road network.
Main Camp
From Bulawayo travel 283 kilometers towards Victoria Falls. Turn left at Cross Mabale along the Bulawayo / Victoria Falls highway and drive for 23 kilometers on tar to the Park.
From Victoria Falls, travel 172 kilometers towards Bulawayo then turn right at Cross Mabale along the Bulawayo / Victoria Falls highway and drive for 23 kilometers on tar to the Park.
Robins Camp
From Bulawayo, travel 283 kilometers towards Victoria falls.
Turn left at Cross Mabale along the Bulawayo / Victoria Falls highway and drive 145 kilometers through the Park, past Main Camp towards Robins Camp.
From Victoria Falls, travel 46km along Victoria Falls Hwange high way then turn right at Pandamatenga turn off and travel for 64km towards Robins Camp.
Access by air
Airstrip exists at Main Camp for private/charter aircraft. Prior permission to land must be obtained from Main Camp. Fly into Victoria Falls International Airport and then travel 100 kilometers by road to the respective camp. There is an existing and serviced air strip at Robins Camp.
What to bring
- Binoculars, cameras, hiking/ walking shoes and wildlife reference books or smartphone applications.
- Food supplies enough for the stay.
- First Aid Kit (With antihistamines, plasters, arnica oil for sprains and an antiseptic for stings and cuts)
- Camping tents.
- Sleeping bag
- Torch
What to wear
If new to the region, March/ April and August / September are always good times to visit the Chimanimani National Park.
- Walkers should really carry warm, wind and waterproof clothes, a warm hat
Caution
- Malaria; please ensure you take the necessary precautions
- Elephants with calves
Activities
Accomodation
Entry fees
Contacts
