Lion and sable standoff
Apr 18, 2024On the golden sands of Hwange National Park, a normal day usually kicks off with a race between a Sable Antelope and a lion. It's a classic-the Sable must outrun the lion, while the lion knows it just
Water will be scarce this year
Mar 28, 2024The uncertainty of the year ahead serves as a sober reminder of the challenges ahead and the collective responsibility we bear in safeguarding the delicate balance of life in our wild space and beyond
Share a swimming pool with the elephants
Mar 07, 2024Dive into our one-of-a-kind second-floor swimming pool at Gwango, where even the elephants join in the fun! Overlooking the elephant's waterhole, it's a unique experience you won't want to miss.
Our day with a pangolin
Feb 20, 2021A pangolin emerged and was rescued from the riverbank where local villagers had been burning and clearing the vegetation to make way for crops.
My long visit with this Matriarch
Nov 22, 2018She came so close I could have touched her. And for a very long while we watched each other. There are no words to describe these moments.
Here comes the rain again...
Jan 09, 2018If ever you'll see an elephant smile it's this time of year, when the rain clouds are bloated and the sky is angry and grumbling. It's now that the heavens are kind and shed their weight unabated, fil
Mngane, a surprising new friend at Gwango
Jan 19, 2015While we are enjoying many priceless moments on safari with friends from across the globe, our most memorable experience so far this year was a surprise visit at the lodge by an elephant who we have n
Why your next safari should be in Hwange
Aug 01, 2014Zimbabwe is still the jewel of Africa! The country offers safari experiences second to none with a vast array of affordable and unique destinations. Here are some of the reasons why your next safari s
Five lions ambush a kudu bull at Gwango
Apr 22, 2014Easter was no ordinary holiday at Gwango! Five lions ambushed a large kudu bull, right near one of our new Tree Top Villas. This sort of wild commotion is not unusual at Gwango, the big cats and other
Thirsty elephants in Hwange
Nov 19, 2013One of Gwango's top priorities is safeguarding and increasing water access for the wildlife in Hwange. Zimbabwe's Presidential Elephant herds visit our waterholes often and elephants are among the man
Meeting our neighbours in the Hwange bush
Oct 19, 2013With so much wilderness around, who wants to work all day? We spent some time exploring the bush and meeting some of our neighbours in the wilderness surrounding Gwango Elephant Lodge in Hwange, Zimba