Hwange National Park has a dramatic landscape covering over 14,650 square kilometres of lush grasslands during season, woodlands and a desert terrain close to the edge of the Kalahari Desert. Visitors will expect to see large herds of elephants, lion, leopard, hyena, cheetah, buffalo, zebra, giraffe and the endangered wild dog.
As one of the best-kept game parks on the continent, Hwange offers an experience like no other, from walking safaris to exciting game drives with highly qualified guides. The pristine environment offers some incredible and memorable wildlife encounters.
Samantha
Travel Specialist
Where to go in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe travel information
- Time zone: +2 GMT
- Flight time: 14-15 hours
- Recommended airlines: British Airways, Emirates
- Currency: Zimbabwean Dollar, US Dollar, Euro, South African Rand, Botswana Pula, British Pound
- Tipping guideline: Depends on the service
- Health considerations: There is a risk of dengue. There is a risk of malaria in Zimbabwe. In the Zambezi valley, the risk is throughout the year. There is a high risk of malaria in areas below 1,200m from November to June. There is a low risk of malaria in these areas during the rest of the year (July to October). There is very low risk of malaria in Harare and Bulawayo. There is no risk of yellow fever in Zimbabwe, however, yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Capital: Harare
- Population: 17,020,321
- National languages: English, Shona, Ndebele
- Electricity and plugs: Type D, G, 220V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You need a visa for Zimbabwe if you have a British passport - on arrival
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