Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe
Home to over 40 000 elephants, all the big cats and more than 400 species of birds, Hwange National Park offers one of Africa’s top safari experiences.
As Zimbabwe’s largest park, Hwange is the ideal environment in which to experience the glory of the great animals and the surprising beauty of the small.
Home to the "Presidential Herd" of elephants.
One of Africa's 10 biggest parks and the largest in Zimbabwe.
The iconic giraffe is a common sighting.
Home to packs of endangered "painted dog" (African wild dog).
An hour's drive from Victoria Falls.
Where to find the great Hwange National Park
Hwange National park sprawls in the northwest of Zimbabwe and shares a border with Botswana. An hour’s drive north of the park is the Zambian border and the Zambezi River with its world-famous Victoria Falls.
See the beauty of Hwange National Park
Hwange is home to incredible numbers of wildlife. Take a look at these images and be inspired to experience its majestic proportions for yourself.
Best time to visit Hwange National Park
Visit us at any time of the year
Hwange enjoys markedly different seasons that attract different types of wildlife, meaning that any season is an excellent season to visit us.
Hot humid weather (up to 35 C) with afternoon thundershowers and majestic cloud systems. The wildlife is more spread out and less dependent on artificial water points (pans) making game viewing good.
Dry with daytime highs of 28 degrees Celsius. The wildlife is becoming dependent on artificial water points in Hwange. From May, the wildlife congregates around the artificial water points and natural springs that Hwange National Park is famous for.
The coldest time of the year, with temperatures ranging from 0 – 25 degrees. Wildlife is now fully dependent on pans and natural springs in Hwange and a good time to see large herds of elephant here.
Very hot, with the first rains in the later months bringing cooler temperatures. With the rain comes an abundance of young making wildlife photography very good.
Our camps & lodges
Our eco-luxury camps and lodges are inspired by the classic safari style.
Hwange National Park
Verney's Camp
Lying in a private section of Zimbabwe’s giant Hwange National Park, Verney’s Camp overlooks a series of waterholes where the many animals, including the famed elephant super herds, come to drink. A night drive here is a must.
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Hwange National Park
Deteema Springs
This unique hillside location delivers ample opportunities for walking safaris. The water seeps that lie below the camp attract vast numbers of animals and makes for excellent predator/prey interactions.
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How we give back to Hwange National Park
Machaba Safaris assists disadvantaged communities close to Hwange National Park. Through our work with the Mabale village and Hwange Main Camp School, we engage in community development including skills development/empowerment and education.
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