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bastian birk
DE
Visited:
September 1996
Reviewed: Dec 4, 2011
Email bastian birk | 50-65 years of age
If you're into bush vibe, this park is a great destination; not so much so if you're into wildlife.
Hwange National Park is quite a large national park, which gives off a really nice bush vibe since it is definitely not overrun with tourists at all, neither in minibuses or private vehicles. Due to the vegetation of rather dense miombo woodland, you can see wildlife practically only at the many waterholes; safaris consist therefore of driving from waterhole to waterhole. Due to the overpopulation of elephants you'll see a lot of these! It seems the mismanagement of Zimbabwe by the current regime has had a surprisingly limited influence on the park in terms of wildlife. Conclusion: if you're into bush vibe, Hwange National Park is a great destination; not so much so if you're into scenic beauty or wildlife.
T Sharp
Visited:
June 2008
Reviewed: Nov 22, 2011
I truly enjoyed the park in Hwange, and it was very apparent why it is such a desired safari destination. I saw a lot of wildlife, which was not only varied, but seemed thriving. It is an interesting mix of flora and fauna, and I hope to be able to return soon.
Swenglishnick & Zimgirl
GB
Visited:
December 2007
Reviewed: Oct 10, 2011
Email Swenglishnick & Zimgirl | 35-50 years of age
Enjoying a great park on a budget
We visited Hwange in December which is a little far into the rainy season to see the most animals. The best time to visit is in September when the water holes are great places to spot the wide range of animals in the park.
We stayed in the rustic National Parks cottages which, even in the middle of shortages that were affecting Zimbabwe, were great places to stay and very cost-effective.
We did not have a 4x4 but found there to be ample routes around the park for a normal 2 wheel drive car. We saw a wide selection of antelope, giraffe, cheetah and zebra. We were sad to miss out on the elephants but they had disappeared off into the bush because of the rains. We also got great views of the Black Rhino at the nearby Hwange Safari Lodge.
When we were not self-driving, we went on some excellent guided drives with extremely knowledgeable local guides.
At that time of year, the birding was excellent and could fill in the periods when the larger game was not visible.
Mr Ush
GB
Visited:
July 2007
Reviewed: Oct 7, 2011
35-50 years of age
kboaler
AU
Visited:
August 2009
Reviewed: Sep 22, 2011
20-35 years of age
Schroeder
DE
Visited:
September 2008
Reviewed: Sep 22, 2011
35-50 years of age
One of the biggest in Africa, good bush experience.
Plenty of elephants, buffaloes, antelopes. Water pumps were working thanks to private initiative!
www.wlasnadroga.pl
PL
Visited:
September 2013
Reviewed: Aug 26, 2015
Email www.wlasnadroga.pl | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Not crowded safari
We were cycling in Zimbabwe and wanted to have Safari in Hwange National Park. Because there is not allow to cycling to main camping site, we took small truck. Hwange Park is the biggest in Zimbabwe but not crowded. There was only few cars with tourists. Camping site was empty. There were only two tents together with our. We had opportunity during Safari to see elephants, giraffes, warthogs, antelope. Additionally by binocular we saw a lion.
Nico Roets
Visited:
October 2010
Reviewed: Aug 16, 2011
Hwange appears to be suffering from poaching in certain areas. The bush vibe is wonderful and the birding excellent.