Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe's Elephant Kingdom
Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe's largest wildlife reserve — home to over 45,000 elephants, exceptional lion prides, and some of Africa's finest professional guides.
Best Time to Visit
July to October (dry season) for best wildlife viewing at waterholes.
Country
Zimbabwe
Region
Southern Africa
Type
Park
Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe's largest wildlife reserve, covering over 14,600 km² of varied habitat — from teak forest to mopane scrub to open savannah. It is home to over 45,000 elephants (one of Africa's largest populations), exceptional lion and hyena, and a remarkable diversity of wildlife concentrated around the park's man-made waterholes.
Hwange is renowned for the quality of its professional guides — many considered among Africa's finest — who lead highly educational, deeply immersive walking and vehicle safaris. The park sits conveniently close to Victoria Falls, making combination trips straightforward.
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