Hwange National Park is a national park in Zimbabwe
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background
The park covers 14,600 square kilometers, making it the largest in Zimbabwe. Due to its high game population, it is one of the most interesting safari destinations in southern Africa.
history
In the early 19th century, the park was the royal hunting ground of Ndbele King Mzilikaz, and the area was declared a national park in 1929.
landscape
The park is on the eastern border of the Kalahari. Due to the lack of water, the vegetation is very sparse.
Flora and fauna
Over 100 different mammals live in the park. Among other things, rare animals such as the brown hyena and the gemsbok. The African wild dog population is believed to be the largest in the world. The park is also famous for its around 30,000 elephants, which on the other hand also pose a major problem. With around 400 different species of birds, the park is also a special destination for ornithologists and bird lovers.
Climate - best travel time
The dry season is from May to October
getting there
Fees / permits
Current information under Zimparks
mobility
The park has a 480 km network of roads. All-wheel drive vehicles are generally recommended, even if the condition of the roads is currently very good. (Status Oct. 2009) In the rainy season it is advisable to inform the camps about the passability of the roads.
Tourist Attractions
activities
kitchen
accommodation
The park has 3 state camps
- Main Camp
- Sinamatella Camp
- Robin's camp
Currently (Nov. 2009) the latter two camps are in very bad condition (no water)
Lodges
- Makololo Plains
- Little Makololo
Private concessions in the southern part of the park. Luxury lodges from Wilderness Safaris. Again and again special offers like pay 3 nights and sleep 4 nights.
camping
literature
- : Travel in Zimbabwe. Munich: horn, 2012, ISBN 978-3-932084-52-2 .
security
No major problems within the park. Make sure, however, that you are in the wilderness and that the large predators pose a threat to life and limb.
