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Africa is the home of the safari, and Zimbabwe is the home of Hwange National Park, a wildlife conservancy famous the world over for its size and its wildlife population of buffalo, zebra, giraffe, all the big cats, hyena, wild dog, rhino and the world’s biggest elephant population.
The park occupies 14,650 square kilometres of unspoilt African bush and is managed by a National Parks Service whose rangers are some of the best in the field. They know the park, its flora and fauna and its inhabitants intimately.
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On the border of the park in its own extensive grounds, and effectively part of the park, and only an hour’s drive from the Victoria Falls, is Hwange Safari Lodge, a favourite with visitors from all over the world. The Lodge has 100 well-appointed rooms and suites, as well as conference facilities developed specifically for those who understand that the real bush experience does not always have to be under canvas. It is staffed with people who are not only experts in providing a world-class hotel service in true African Sun tradition, but who also have a love and intimate knowledge of the Lodge’s surroundings.
Hwange Safari Lodge caters for a diverse range of individuals and groups from the lone adventurer to couples, families and tour groups. It offers comfort, modern conveniences and the opportunity to experience the real African wild. Guests soon learn that this is the home of the wildlife they have come to see but that they, and the Lodge, are guests of the real owners of the land, the elephants, rhino, lions and giraffes. |
Hwange is all about wildlife, so game drives with expert guides are the order of the day at Hwange Safari Lodge. These can be enjoyed at night or in daytime but always in the care of expert guides.
To top it all off, the water-hole provides a great view of game from each room, the restaurant, pool area and the viewing deck. While guests enjoy a long, cold “Sundowner”, they watch the trek to the water-hole by a rare mix of game from the impish impala to the majestic elephant for their end of day drink.
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Early morning or late afternoon going into evening, are the best times to view wildlife in their domain. Make no mistake, it is their domain which is why expert guides are essential for the game drives. |
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Hwange Safari Lodge is also home to the best food experience in Zimbabwe – Bush Dinners. These can be arranged on request for between 12 and 50 people.
They are held in the bush under starlight with bonfires for guests to enjoy that total bush camp experience to the sound of animals in the wild. The Lodge staff provide a full buffet dinner and traditional African fare, all with the compulsory braaivleis (or barbeque to the uninitiated).
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For the less adventurous, an array of Western food is also available on the buffet to ensure that no-one is left out of this eating experience. For smaller groups, this wonderful meal experience can be enjoyed within the grounds of the Lodge with local traditional dancers providing great evening entertainment.
During the day, guests can take a tour of the nearby pottery village and buy some mementos and gifts for family and friends. For international guests to have a full appreciation of different African lifestyles, a tour of the village to visit some of the households can also be arranged. Guests can also take a short drive to Dete, to visit an animal sanctuary for the famous “painted dogs”.
Cameras are essential for a visit to Hwange Safari Lodge. Under the expert eye and guidance of the Lodge’s own head ranger, an unforgettable African Sun experience will be captured forever. |
Services & Facilities
This lodge is an oasis of luxury in the heart of the African savannah. Surrounded by untouched wilderness our guests have access to all the modern amenities required to make their stay truly comfortable.
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The hotel has two restaurants one which is located outside with views of the watering hole. The swimming pool is a popular oasis for cooling down each day and the bar is the ideal place to wind down after a day long safari.
- 2 Restaurants
- Swimming pool
- Conferencing and banqueting facilities
- Curio shop
- Safari guides
- Table tennis
- Laundry service
- Room service
- Packed breakfast & lunch
- Open and secure parking
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Area Information
- Early morning, daytime and night game drives in open vehicles
- Cultural village tours
- Walking safaris
- Painted dog conservation camp
- Bush dinners
- On-site viewing platform and waterhole
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Rooms
This natural paradise is a truly luxurious haven in the heart of the African bush. The rooms are decorated in deep natural blues and browns with richly coloured carpeting. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with both a bath tub and shower. All rooms have air conditioning, overhead fan and heating to ensure that guests can create the ideal atmosphere in their rooms.
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All rooms have wide windows that look out onto views of either the pool area and watering hole or the natural savanna bush where the occasional bull elephant can be seen lingering in the shade of the trees.
Rooms range from spacious suites to comfortable standard rooms. Guests have a choice between twin beds or double beds, making the lodge flexible for accommodating conference and adventure groups, families or couples. |
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Only selected rooms have televisions, in response to the express need of guests for a peaceful environment in which to get in touch with nature.
Each room with its own unique look also comprises of the following:
- En-suite bathroom (Shaver socket, toilet, bathtub and shower)
- Writing desk
- Mosquito net
- Hairdryer
- Air conditioning and overhead fan
- Smoke detectors & Sprinkler system
- Telephone
- Coffee table and lounge chairs
- Tea & Coffee facilities
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Meetings & Events
Hwange Safari Lodge has one conference room which is medium sized with a capacity of 100 people cinema style and 60 people in the U shaped seating plan.
This conference room is conveniently located close to the hotel restaurant and the pool side restaurant where meals and tea and coffee breaks are served.
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The standard offering includes stationary and refreshments. Banqueting staff are well trained and are available to assist with all the finer details of organising a flawless function. Guests are advised to communicate any special equipment hire needs in advance to ensure they can be adequately catered for.
The following standard equipment and services are available on request:
- Flip charts
- White boards and markers
- Teas/coffees and lunch packages
- Bush dinner on the Private Estate for 50 pax or more.
Seating Arrangements
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Theatre |
Cabaret |
Classroom |
U-Shape |
Boardroom |
Hollow-Square |
Dinner |
Banquet |
Reception |
Conference Room 2
100 pax |
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Conference Room 1
60 pax |
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Dining
This hotel is serviced by two restaurants and two bars, although not all bars open during the low season.
Whether sitting down for a sunrise breakfast in the main dining room or a barbeque buffet at the poolside, guests will always be treated to excellent hospitality. The famous bush dinner is also served for groups of 10 or more.
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Restaurants
Dingani Restaurant
This casual restaurant has an earthy and natural ambiance, with floor to ceiling glass windows and doors along the eastern wall, this restaurant has a calming open air feel. Views of the garden and pool area restaurant can be enjoyed as you dine. The Dingani Restaurant offers an a la carte menu and has a maximum seating capacity of 150 people.
Pool Area
This open air eating place comprises leisurely fold up chairs set around tables under thatched shelters. Here guests can experience buffet breakfast, lunches and dinners, large bonfires are lit every dinner time. An all day snack and light meals menu is also served by the pool side. The pool area has a maximum seating capacity of 200 pax.
Bush dinner (by request)
This unique experience is a truly memorable one, with long tables and fold up chairs set around huge bonfires. A fully comprehensive buffet spread and bar service is set up catering for every taste and need.
Bars
Tusker Cocktail Bar
This cosy bar can cater for up to 50 people but the next-door residence lounge can take a further 100 people. The bar is open till late and guests can mingle the night away while relaxing on the large wooden chairs.
Waterhole Bar
This bar is located on the elevated viewing platform, it is opened on request during the low season. Guests can enjoy drinks whilst looking out over the watering hole where the animals of the bush come for their afternoon refreshment. The waterhole bar is the Ideal location for sundowners and has a maximum capacity of 30 pax. |
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