Zimbabwe’s largest national park and one of Africa’s great elephant destinations — an estimated 40,000 elephants make Hwange home, the largest protected elephant population in any single reserve on the continent. Artificial waterholes maintained by conservation organisations ensure year-round wildlife viewing. Lion prides are large and well-habituated, wild dog are regularly sighted, and the private concessions offer premium low-density safari with exceptional guiding.
Ratings
Wildlife Density: ★★★★★ Infrastructure: ★★★☆☆ Photography: ★★★★☆
Adventure: ★★★★☆ Exclusivity: ★★★★☆ Value for Money: ★★★★☆ Scenery: ★★★★☆
Key wildlife: African elephant (40,000+, largest in any reserve), lion (large prides), leopard, cheetah, wild dog (regular packs), sable antelope, roan antelope, gemsbok, giraffe, zebra, spotted hyena, 400+ birds
Best for: Elephant enthusiasts, wild dog, value safari, exceptional private-concession guiding
Best time: May–October (dry season, elephants at waterholes, peak game viewing)
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