Zimbabwe : Hwange

Hwange is the largest of Zimbabwe's National Parks with over 100 different animal species and 400 varieties of birds. Famous for its massive elephant and buffalo populations, family groups of giraffe and lion are seen as are sable antelope and leopard. There is a good variety of accommodation within the park but there are also lodges on private concessions bordering the park so it is possible to go walking and on night drives. Some lodges are built beside water holes so you can watch the animals coming to drink while sitting on your private balcony or on viewing platforms.

Giraffe Springs
Situated on a small, teak-forested ridge in a private concession area within Hwange National Park Giraffe Springs is one of Zimbabwe's finest camps. There is a distinctive Afro-Arabic influence in its decoration with rich colours, finely textured fabrics, latticed woodwork and wrought iron candelabras blending with the more natural teak and thatch. There are 10 large tents set up on platforms with tiled floors, heavy wooden doors and huge beds all with stunning views across the waterhole. There are 2 honeymoon tents with 4 poster beds and Victorian style baths. The friendly atmosphere and the excellent food served in the open air thatched dining room, lit with candles and lamps make it an excellent choice for your stay in Hwange. The main activities are game drives and walks with an armed professional guide and there are also specially made hides above the waterholes.

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bedroom	dining room	bathroom

Makalolo Plains
Makalolo Plains is set on a private concession within Hwange National Park. A huge variety of game lives on the varied terrain of palm fringed plains, acacia woodlands and mopane forests surrounding the lodge. A number of water holes ensure game all year round including elephant, buffalo, sable and roan antelope and the area is one of the best for the predators, lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dogs. The camp itself is built on an elevated teak decking with the 8 tented rooms connected to the central area by walkways. There is a bar, sitting area, dining room and a plunge pool, which over looks the water hole. Little Makalolo is in the same concession and the camp built on ground level is smaller and more intimate with only 4 tents.

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lodge	little Makalolo tent	game viewing