Hwange National Park

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Hwange National Park, situated on the Western Border of Zimbabwe has earned itself the reputation as one of the last remaining elephant sanctuaries on the African continent. Bordered by Botswana and South Africa, look no further for your African Safari. For adventure tours, accommodation, car hire, guided tours and safaris in Namibia and South Africa - in fact, for all your Africa Travel, Trust Thompsons.

Accommodation

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Climate

Highlights

September to October, is hot and dry. November to March, is hot and wet. The best time to visit is April - May and August - September, when the weather is mild with little rain.

How to get there

Hwange is situated in the west of Zimbabwe, bordering on Botswana. The closest access point is Victoria Falls, approximately 1.5 hours away. There are regular flights into the Falls from Johannesburg, Windhoek and other regional centres.

Thompsons offer transfers from Victoria Falls to the park at very competetive rates.

View the Presidential Elephant herd at one of many waterholes within the park.
Search for the elusive and regal Sable Antelope, with its distinctive curving horns.
Enjoy a sunset drink overlooking the waterholes at one of the camps.
Laugh at the antics of the baboons that come to visit. (Remember to close the windows of your room or the baboons may get closer than you wish)

What to Expect

Hwange is world-famous for its 14 000 square kilometres of unspoilt landscape, where over 100 different species of animal and 400 different types of birds reside.This National Park, which is one of the finest in the world, is also one of the last remaining elephant sanctuaries on the African continent.

Herds of up to a 100 strong can be seen making their way to the watering holes at sunset, particularly the Presidential Herd of Elephants, which are resident in the area (they have a special protection decree issued for their perpetual safety by the president of Zimbabwe).

Hwange boasts a 500km network of gameviewing roads which are criss-crossed by herds
of elephant and buffalo, rhino, giraffe, zebra and a variety of predators, including lion and leopard. Viewing platforms beside a number of watering holes and at a number of the many lodges in the Park provide guests with an unforgettable sight of nature in the wilds.

The Park offers a choice of lodges with accommodation catering for every traveller, from luxury accommodation to establishments catering to guests who want to get away from it all. Lodges offer game viewing in open 4-wheel drive safari vehicles conducted by qualified and licensed guides.