Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park is a large reserve in western Zimbabwe with varied landscapes spread across Kalahari sands. Within it lie salt pans, grasslands, granite outcrops, and seasonal wetlands that create different habitats throughout the territory.

The territory served as hunting grounds for King Mzilikazi in the early 1800s. It became a protected game reserve in 1928.

Stone Age settlements and tools scattered throughout reveal how people lived here for thousands of years. These archaeological remains show how ancient communities adapted to life on the Kalahari sands.

The park has several rest camps and camping areas near waterholes where you can stay overnight. The best time to visit is from June to October when conditions are more pleasant.

This place holds Zimbabwe's largest elephant population, and about 60 artificial water points help animals spread across the dry land. These water sources attract hundreds of bird species that visit daily to drink.

Location: Hwange

Inception: 1930

GPS coordinates: -18.73500,26.95500

Latest update: December 19, 2025 22:24