Hwange National Park with a size of 14,651 sq km is the largest and most esteemed national park in Zimbabwe. It lies in the west along the main road between Bulawayo and the Victoria Falls and one of the best venerated wildlife sanctuaries in the whole of Southern Africa. The park also lies close to the edge of Botswana's Kalahari Desert. Aside from the biodiversity, Hwange boasts an interesting variety of landscapes, with one part running alongside the North-eastern end of the Kalahari Desert.
Wild Animals
The factual asset of Hwange National Park is its wide variety of flora and fauna. The Park boasts a tremendous selection of wildlife. It is home to over 105 mammal species, including 19 large herbivores and eight large carnivores. The big five can all be found in Hwange, as well as many other predators. The population of wild dogs and elephants here are thought to be among the largest surviving groups in the world. The concentration of Elephants is particularly enormous. Plenty of zebra and giraffe are easily seen wandering in the thick jungles of the park. Gemsbok and brown hyena also occur in sound numbers.
Birds
400 species of birds are found here making it a bird watchers paradise, particularly in the wet season. Hwange remains the exclusive domain of the serious backpackers because of its good birding trails. Key species include the dwelling Kori Bustard and crowned cranes. Several are the seasonal birds. There are plenty more with long wispy tails, gleaming colors and loud squawking calls.
Things to See
- Thousands of elephants, over 100 different types animal species (All Zimbabwe's specially protected animals are found in Hwange)
- Over 400 species of birds
Things to Do
- Horseback safaris
- Night drives from the private lodges deep into the thick jungles
- Birding trails
- Overnight Camping at the waterholes
Visiting Seasons
Wet Season: Heavy rains peak during this time and the vegetation bursts into life. The area has a relatively low average rainfall of between 560-650 mm annually. Temperatures can reach over 38°C, while on average they range from 18-28°C. Bird tracking is spectacular during this time
Dry Season: Between June and October the temperature is hot during the day but drops to below freezing at night. This season presents best moment for game-viewing as animals congregate around the man-made waterholes for water.
Where to Stay
Hwange National Park has three permanent camps namely;
- Sinamatella: several hours' drive through the park from Main Camp, or a shorter journey on a dirt road from the main Bulawayo'Victoria Falls road. Set on an escarpment above a waterhole, overlooking miles of bush.
- The Main Camp: easily accessible by tarred road from the main Bulawayo'Victoria Falls road.
- Robins Camp: remote and may not have provisions or fuel.
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