Things to see in Zimbabwe: Hwange National Park
Lying along the border with Botswana, Zimbabwe’s largest park is a haven for over 100 mammal and 400 bird species.
Elephant, buffalo, sable, roan, giraffe, wildebeest, impala and even gemsbok are all present. Of the apex predators, lion, leopard, wild dog and cheetah are regularly seen, along with African wildcat, serval, honey badger, civet and hyena.
The diverse landscapes of teak forests, sandveld, ilala palm islands, savannah and acacia woodland make for a rewarding and interesting safari.
Other things to see in Zimbabwe
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Hwange National Park
Lying along the border with Botswana, Zimbabwe’s largest park is a haven for over 100 mammal and…
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Mana Pools National Park
This UNESCO World Heritage Site beside the languid Zambezi has fine views towards Zambia's Lower …
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Matobo National Park
Established in 1953, this park just south of Bulawayo was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status in…
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Matusadona National Park
This relatively unknown wilderness bordering Lake Kariba, dates from 1958, when the Kariba Dam…
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Places to stay in Zimbabwe
Hwange
Little Makalolo [HIGH]
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Little Makalolo, also a Wilderness property, has only six tented rooms, is built among teak trees… More
Makalolo Plains [HIGH]
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Makalolo Plains is operated by Wilderness Safaris and situated on a private concession in the… More
The Hide [MID]
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Situated on a private concession beside the national park, the tented suites overlook a waterhole. … More
Mana Pools
Ruckomechi [HIGH]
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This camp nestles in a grove of acacia and mahogany trees on the western boundary of Mana Pools. … More
Matobo
Amalinda Lodge [HIGH]
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This charming, exclusive camp, located within Matobo National Park just outside Bulawayo. … More
Matusadona
Bumi Hills Safari Lodge [MID]
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This charming, exclusive camp, located within Matobo National Park just outside Bulawayo. … More
