🦁 Hwange Safari Lodge – Gateway to the Wild
Located just outside the entrance to Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest wildlife reserve, Hwange Safari Lodge offers a classic safari experience with the comfort of a full-service hotel. It’s ideal for solo travelers, families, couples, and large tour groups.
📍 Location & Setting
- Just 2.5 hours’ drive from Victoria Falls
- Overlooks the Dete Vlei, a game-rich plain where elephants, buffalo, zebra, and antelope roam freely
- Offers armchair safari views from the lodge itself—wildlife often visits the nearby waterhole
🏨 Accommodation
- 100 en-suite rooms, including:
- Standard Rooms
- Deluxe Rooms
- Suites
- All rooms feature:
- Air-conditioning, fan, and heating
- Views of either the waterhole, savanna bush, or swimming pool
- Tea/coffee-making facilities, mosquito nets, hairdryer, and writing desk
🍽️ Dining & Leisure
- Dingani Restaurant: À la carte menu with bush views
- Tusker Cocktail Bar and Waterhole Bar: Perfect for sundowners while watching wildlife
- Swimming pool, open-air lounge, and bonfire evenings
- Conference facilities for up to 100 delegates
🦓 Activities
- Day and night game drives into Hwange National Park
- Painted Dog Conservation Centre visits
- Cultural tours to local villages and craft centers
- Bush dinners under the stars with bonfires and buffet-style meals
💰 Pricing Snapshot (2025)
| Room Type | B&B (Double) | FB (Double) |
| Standard Room | USD 282 | USD 542 |
| Deluxe Room | USD 363 | USD 623 |
| Suite Room | USD 490 | USD 750 |
FB = Full Board (includes meals and one scheduled activity)
Wi-Fi is available but may be charged separately. Park fees and transfers are not included.
Hwange Safari Lodge is a strategic choice for Makeke Travel packages or as a base for Victoria Falls Carnival guests seeking a wildlife extension. Want help positioning it in your itinerary or comparing it with nearby lodges like Ivory or Sable Sands?