Wildlife

Waterholes in Africa are where a lot of the action happens on a safari. The waterhole is where birds and wildlife flock. It is an oasis in the middle of the bushveld, where the promise of refreshment (and potential prey) lures animals of all shapes and sizes. During your safari,...

“I'm gonna be the main event, Like no king was before, I'm brushing up on looking down, I'm working on my roar…” These lyrics are of course, part of the wonderful soundtrack from the iconic Lion King movie, sung by Simba as he looks to his future as the King...

Did you know the answer already? Yes, a group of giraffes is very aptly called a "tower"! The tallest of all land mammals, the unmistakable giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is a frequent visitor to The Hide in Hwange National Park, which is a privilege considering their species status have unfortunately recently...

2019 will mark the 50th year that the Hwange Game Count is conducted - a fantastic achievement fuelled by dedicated volunteers and conservation groups. The Hwange Game Count is organised primarily by WEZ -  Wildlife & Environment Zimbabwe (WEZ) – a private voluntary organisation, founded in 1927.  In addition the...

Hwange National Park is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful National Parks in Zimbabwe, and one of the most photogenic too. Here are some of our 3 top tips on capturing a picture-perfect holiday when you next visit us: 1. Light fantastic The light changes during the course of the...

Hwange National Park is Zimbabwe’s largest national park at some 1.4 million hectares/3.4 million acres of sandy soils, grasslands, acacia woodlands and teak forests. It is known for one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, especially elephant and buffalo, and for its year-round wildlife viewing. With some 100...

Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe is home to one of the largest elephant populations in Africa. There are an estimated 44,000 pachyderms inhabiting the 14,651 km² Park, which is almost half of Zimbabwe’s whole elephant population. This is one of Southern Africa’s greatest elephant sanctuaries where herds of up to...