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Luxury Safaris in Hwange National Park made for you

Immerse yourself in the wonders of Hwange National Park with a private journey designed just for you

Zimbabwe's largest national park and wildlife haven

Hwange is Zimbabwe’s largest national park, accounting for an area of 14,651km sq, it was formerly occupied by the San bushmen, the Nhanzwa, and latterly the royal hunting ground for Mzilikazi, the Matabele king. It wasn’t until 1928 that the park became recognized as a wildlife conservation area and a popular destination for those seeking out incredible safari and wildlife experiences.

Home to over 100 mammals and 400 different bird species, the park protects a wide range of different endangered species, elephants in excess of 20,000, and what is thought to be one of the largest populations of African wild dog left in the world. It is also common to see large prides of lion and buffalo and you have a good chance of seeing leopard, rhino, cheetah and mischievous spotted hyena.

There is a lack of permanent surface water in the park, therefore animals heavily rely on a number of waterholes, some of which have been known to dry up in drought years. The landscape is characterized by dense forest teak in the north and the Kalahari sandveld in the south. Wildlife roams the open grassy plains lined with acacia trees alongside mopane woodland and islands of ilala palms.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our Zimbabwe safari specialists

Explore the endless plains

Head out on game drives across the vast grassy plains, watching for giraffes, elephants buffalo and other wildlife gathering around the park’s vital waterholes.

Track big cats, rhino and hyena

Set out with expert guides in search of lion, leopard, rhino and spotted hyena, while keeping watch for cheetah and African wild dog along the way.

See teak forest meet Kalahari sandveld

Travel between dense teak forest in the north and Kalahari sandveld in the south, passing acacia-dotted plains, mopane woodland and ilala palms.

Luxury Hwange National Park safari lodges

There are many incredible places to stay in Hwange National Park. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

  • Safari expertise

    Our experts bring decades of first-hand expertise. They’ve lived and travelled across Africa and are regularly on the ground reviewing the most exclusive camps and experiences. You’ll also have the support of a personal concierge, based in region.

  • Unforgettable guides

    We handpick the most knowledgeable guides, who bring each destination to life with care and passion. They’re chosen for their ability to provide unrivalled insight into the region’s wildlife and landscapes as well as a genuine, memorable experience.

  • Positive impact

    By travelling with us, you directly support a range of initiatives spanning wildlife conservation to community engagement. Our luxury trips are designed to prioritise experiences that are positive for you and the places you visit.

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When to visit Hwange

In the hot summer rains from December to March the bush lands become lush and the wildlife disperses. Between June and October, the winter months see the bush rapidly dry and thinner on the ground, all but a few waterholes remain, and the wildlife is concentrated and far easier to spot.

Dry Season

June–October

Wet Season

December–March

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