"BIGGEST PARK IN "ZIMBABWE!"" Hwange National Park by safardreams

Hwange National Park Travel Guide: 42 reviews and 82 photos

"AND THE SHOW STARTS"

HWANGE NATIONAL PARK about
14,600sq. kilometres. It became the
ROYAL HUNTING grounds to the:
ZULU warrior king, MZILIKAZI. In the
early 19th cent. and was set aside as a NATIONAL PARK in 1929.
Everything is here. But very hard to in RHINO! It has now about 40,000
ELEPHANTS!
Being my first park in AFRICA. I was
like a kid in a candy store! Didn't
really know how to take pics, take pics of what ect. But being in our
LAND-ROVER heading to our BUSH-CAMP. We already had some sights!! A highly visited park. Not
to be missed!

HABITAT ALWAYS CHANGES!

OPEN to BUSH!

Hwange, many different habitats.
From open flat-land to thick bush!!
But most of the animals that stay out in the open can see if trouble is
on the way!! The elephants, they go where they want!!

"FIRE" NO ICE!

"ORANGE-LIGHTNING"

Seeing these AFRICA sunsets for the first time. As you could guess it's:
FANTASTIC!!!!!
Just eat it up!!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Different Habitats, Many Kinds of Wildlife, Getting Out On Foot!
Cons:Very Big, Need More Time!
In a nutshell:A great place to start your ZIMBABWE SAFARI SHOW!

Last visit to Hwange National Park: Oct 1999
Intro Written Nov 17, 2002
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Reviews (27)

Guide And Weapon! Things to Do (7)

Our Boss Craig Van Zyl, great guide. A lot of fun also. He stepped out so we could grab some pics. Those BUFFALOS are... more travel advice

"Where's The Shade!" - Hwange National Park

Buffalo Gang! Off The Beaten Path (6)

The Golden grass of the dry season. Nice contrast for the BLACK BUFFALO! You can drive OFF-ROAD in ZIMBABWE. But you... more travel advice

Herds Passing By Your Front Yard! Things to Do (7)

Elephant trail next to our camp. Great site to see almost 100 pass by! The tiny almost new-born right under MOM! They... more travel advice

Time To Get Close To Elephant!! Off The Beaten Path (6)

After some instrucitons by CRAIG. It was time for our first stalking!! It was chilly in the morn and very windy. Just... more travel advice

Nightlife (1)
"NO FEAR!"
Transportation (1)
OPEN ALL THE WAY!
Restaurants (1)
"WASH YOUR MITS"
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Comments (15)

Jim_Eliason Nov 15, 2006 at 4:39 PM Report Abuse

great tips!
chewy3326 Mar 3, 2006 at 4:01 PM Report Abuse

Looks like a wonderful place, though too bad about the elephant... this looks like a very interesting and beautiful park!
windsorgirl Aug 7, 2004 at 6:08 AM Report Abuse

I visited AFrica in the wet season, although it was beautiful and green, I think you are right about better wildlife viewing in the dry season. You really should visit Namibia next, that was my favourite place!
ncfg Jan 10, 2004 at 1:08 PM Report Abuse

Here is not cold, i think you must return :-)
Bwana_Brown Dec 12, 2003 at 7:46 PM Report Abuse

David, an excellent account of your first Africa adventure in Hwange! There is nothing to beat the excitement of the African bush!!
Efrika Sep 30, 2003 at 10:30 AM Report Abuse

wish I could meet Craig and experience at least half of what you did ! thanks for your adventure
sachara Aug 26, 2003 at 10:59 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for this great page! Hwange changed my life. Before Hwange I went to Africa for the people. After the encounter with herds of hundreds of elephants in Hwange I'm addicted to elephants and wildlife.
matcrazy1 Aug 18, 2003 at 9:35 AM Report Abuse

Big park, big wildlife, big pictures and big page!
zrim Aug 6, 2003 at 6:24 PM Report Abuse

Mmmm, nothing better than elephant dung. This is my kind of page. Very intersting info and photos.
Haali Jun 22, 2003 at 5:01 AM Report Abuse

Nice Pics & Tips