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Hwange National Park

Hwange National Park is the largest natural reserve in Zimbabwe. It measures around 14,600 km2 (5,600 sq mi) in area.

Type Region

Why go

  • Nature reserve in Zimbabwe.
  • Served by Hwange National Park Airport (HWN).

History

Hwange National Park is the largest natural reserve in Zimbabwe. It measures around 14,600 km2 (5,600 sq mi) in area. It lies in the northwest of the country, just off the main road between Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. The nearest town is Dete. Founded in 1928, the park hosts over 100 mammal and 400 bird species.

Airports

Hwange National Park Airport (HWN) 69 km to the centre
Gwayi River Farms, MN, ZW — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Airport of Linkwasha 49 km to the centre
Linkwasha, MN, ZW
Outdoor
Hwange Main Camp Airfield 56 km to the centre
MN, ZW
Outdoor
Mabikwa Airport 98 km to the centre
Mabikwa, MN, ZW
Outdoor
Bomani Airstrip 76 km to the centre
Bomani Pan, MN, ZW
Outdoor
Sinamatella Camp Airport 81 km to the centre
Hwange, MN, ZW
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hwange National Park Airport (HWN); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Hwange National Park. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.