Safari Lodges in The Hwange

Hwange Lodges

Safari Lodges And Tented Camps In Zimbabwe's Famous Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park is home to a wide range of other wildlife species including but not limited to; Wild Dog, Sable Antelope, Zebra, Eland, Kudu and Waterbuck, bad-tempered Buffalo, huge Elephant population, Lion and Leopard as well as some of the best birding in Southern Africa has to offer.

The game drives, the sunsets, those cold winter mornings and hot summer days, those massive herds of elephants, lion and leopard sightings, or simply spending a few hours at a waterhole. This is a Hwange safari, a must-visit for all that safari in Zimbabwe; there is no other place quite like it on the planet.

Hwange National Park is a few hour's drive from Victoria Falls with the main entrance gate being near the small village of Dete (search for it on Google Maps), one can also fly in, although this option is a bit more price. Dawn and dusk game drives, walking safaris and observation platforms near water holes provide unforgettable scenes of the natural world in its wild state.

If someone ever told you that Hwange was the best National Park in Southern Africa, they would not be far wrong. The Hwange region of Zimbabwe is utterly amazing and so well worth the effort of getting here.

The Hwange National Park is home to a variety of safari lodges and safari camps, each offering its own unique experience to visitors. The more luxurious lodge options can be found within the park within their own private wildlife concessions, whereas the more budget-friendly lodge options are located just outside on privately owned land.

Whether one is staying inside or outside the park, there is virtually no difference in terms of wildlife sightings while on Hwange safari as both options offer access to game drives within the boundaries of Hwange. Your choice of lodges comes down to budget and expectations, family-friendly, honeymoon and small group options are also available.

Getting to the Hwange National Park is via a short fly-in option from Victoria Falls airport or a 3-4 hour drive from Victoria Falls (4-5 hours from Bulawayo).

Here on this page, we offer guests lodges and safari camps that offer the best Hwange has to offer stretching across most budgets and eco-locations.

Best Safari Lodges In Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

  • Somalisa Camp

    Rates from US$ 713.00 per person

    Somalisa Camp is tucked away in the shade of a small acacia forest at the edge floodplain deep in the heart of the Hwange National Park. Activities and wildlife at the lodge are simply stunning.

    An intimate and luxurious Hwange bush camp experience perfect for honeymooners, couples, romantics, and families alike.

  • Somalisa Acacia Camp

    Rates from US$ 713.00 per person

    Somalisa Acacia Camp is the perfect hideaway for families, honeymooners or a small group of friends, an intimate and luxurious safari lodge within a private concession hidden away deep in Hwange National Park.

    The wildlife surrounding the camp is exceptional no matter the time of year.

  • Camp Hwange

    Rates from US$ 531.00 per person

    Camp Hwange, located in a private concession within the Sinamatella area of Hwange National Park, is known worldwide for its wildlife and birdlife sightings, one of the best safari destinations and ranks among the very best Southern Africa has to offer.

    Wildlife sightings at the safari lodge overlooking a waterhole are exceptional year-round.

  • Nehimba Lodge

    Rates from US$ 635.00 per person

    Nehimba Lodge within its own private safari concession in the Hwange National Park offers guests exceptional wildlife and birdlife sightings year-round.

    Evenings at the lodge can be most entertaining with close encounters with those famed Hwange elephants at the waterhole should one be lucky enough.

  • Camelthorn Lodge

    Rates from US$ 665.00 per person

    Camelthorn Lodge is located in a pristine acacia forest near the southern edge of the famed Ngamo Plains just outside the Hwange National Park.

    Safari activities in which one can partake, including day and night drives, Hwange horseback safaris and the exciting "pump run" all-day game drive.

  • Bomani Tented Lodge

    Rates from US$ 550.00 per person

    Bomani Tented Lodge in a private 5000-acre reserve just outside Hwange National Park offers up game drives, horseback safaris, and walking options for guests, birding in the summer months is spectacular.

    The perfect Zimbabwe safari lodge and wilderness experience in Hwange for families and romantics alike.

  • Verney's Camp

    Rates from US$ 655.00 per person

    Verney's Camp is a private concession area in a remote and wild area of Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe.

    Watch as elephants play at the waterhole nearby, and enjoy plenty of peace and quiet in this remote corner of Zimbabwe. Come discover why Hwange Verney's Camp is one of the most highly acclaimed safari destinations in Africa!

  • Deteema Springs Camp

    Rates from US$ 575.00 per person

    If you're looking for an amazing Zimbabwe safari experience, look no further than Deteema Springs Camp! Situated close to the Deteema dam in the Hwange National Park, this camp offers beautiful views of elephants and other wildlife.

    Guests will love the chance to go on a walking safari in Hwange and see everything up close!

  • Deka Camp

    Rates from US$ 575.00 per person

    Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary safari experience when visiting Zimbabwe? Look no further than Deka Camp! Situated in a private concession within Hwange National Park.

    With incredible wildlife sightings and night drives available, you will most certainly be captivated by this stunning safari destination. So discover the magic of Deka Camp in the Hwange today!

  • Davisons Camp

    Rates from US$ 579.00 per person

    Davisons Camp in Zimbabwe, a classic African tented camp located in the private Linkwasha Concession in the south-eastern wildlife-rich region of Hwange National Park.

    The camp overlooks a waterhole that is teeming with outstanding Hwange wildlife and birdlife throughout the day and night.

  • Little Makalolo Camp

    Rates from US$ 590.00 per person

    Little Makalolo Camp is actually a pleasant 6-roomed tented camp and also one of the handful of camps situated inside of the Hwange National Park, which in turn provides solitude for visitors who appreciate small camps as well as a feeling of remoteness.

    One of only a few safari camps overlooking the Hwange 's Makalolo Plains.

  • The Hide Hwange

    Rates from US$ 495.00 per person

    The Hide in Zimbabwe's famed Hwange National Park offers exceptional safari accommodation suitable for couples, families and romantics alike.

    Safari lodge activities available include; game drives, walking options, photographic hides and bush sleep-outs in the wilds of Hwange to mention a few.

  • Somalisa Expeditions Camp

    Rates from US$ 555.00 per person

    Somalisa Expeditions Camp is the perfect destination for those who are purely interested in nothing else other than the surrounding wildlife and birdlife, photography and that authentic traditional safari experience that only Hwange can offer.

    One of the best safari camps and lodge options for those looking for a wild safari experience when in the Hwange.

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