Zimbabwe

Hwange National Park Zimbabwe's elephant kingdom

4 days recommended From $1,300 Best: May–October
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Highlights
  • 40
  • 000+ elephants
  • African wild dog stronghold
  • walking safari tradition
  • Zimbabwe PH guides
  • dry season waterhole viewing
  • painted wolves

Hwange is one of the great undiscovered gems of southern Africa. Zimbabwe’s largest national park covers 14,651 km² of Kalahari sand and teak forest straddling the border with Botswana. The elephant population — estimated between 40,000 and 50,000 — is one of the largest in the world and creates extraordinary dry-season concentrations around the park’s artificial waterholes. Hwange has exceptional African wild dog numbers, one of their last strongholds in southern Africa. The camp culture here preserves something increasingly rare: the old-fashioned walking safari tradition led by Zimbabwe’s supremely trained Professional Guides, widely considered the finest in Africa.

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Linkwasha Camp Hwange

The finest camp in Hwange's private Linkwasha concession. Seven tents overlooking a floodlit waterhole — elephant herds at…

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Planning Hwange National Park

When is the best time to visit Hwange National Park?
The best time is May–October. We plan around the wildlife and conditions you care about, so we'll match your dates to what's happening on the ground.
How many days do I need for Hwange National Park?
We recommend around 4 days here, and we can fold it into a longer Northern Circuit or beach-and-bush itinerary.
How much does a Hwange National Park safari cost?
A guided safari to Hwange National Park starts from about $1,300 per person, depending on season, lodge tier and group size. We send a transparent, all-in quote before you commit.
How do I get to Hwange National Park?
Most travellers fly into Kilimanjaro (JRO) and start from Arusha. We arrange every transfer, vehicle and internal flight so you never have to work out the logistics yourself.
Is it suitable for first-timers and families?
Yes. Every trip is private and guided, so the pace, drive times and activities are built around you — including families with children and first-time safari-goers.
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