Hwange National Park
Northwestern Zimbabwe, near the border with Botswana
About
Covering roughly 14,651 km², Hwange is Zimbabwe’s most extensive national park, set between the Kalahari Desert sands and mopane woodlands. Established in 1928, the park offers vast open plains, dense woodlands, and rugged rocky outcrops. It’s a vital refuge for endangered species and a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s conservation efforts. Hwange affords visitors classic African safari experiences with wildlife congregating around numerous waterholes during the dry season. Its rich history includes San rock art and an era as royal hunting grounds.
Wildlife
Hwange supports enormous elephant populations numbering in the tens of thousands, along with lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, sable and roan antelopes, and wild dogs. The park hosts over 400 bird species including raptors, weavers, and diverse waterbirds. Seasonal pans and permanent waterholes attract flocks of wildlife, making game viewing rewarding year-round. Hwange’s wildlife diversity and habitat variety provide authentic, unspoiled safari adventures.
Booking
This experience is operated by Hyperlocal Safari. Please contact our safari experts to reserve a game drive, travel package, and add-on experiences here.
