Snapshot
Activity
Discover the wildlife of Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s most biodiverse reserve, on an exclusive private safari. Enjoy the privacy of your own vehicle and the expertise of a professional guide as you explore the park’s varied ecosystems, from mopane woodland to Kalahari scrubland. Hwange boasts the country’s highest mammal diversity, featuring 107 species, including huge herds of elephants and four of the Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo). Look forward to close encounters with easily spotted game like zebra, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, and lion. Your guide will also use their local knowledge to track down rare and elusive species such as African Wild Dog, Cheetah, Leopard, and Sable Antelope. With over 400 bird species recorded, this is a truly comprehensive and unforgettable wildlife experience.
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The vast Hwange National Park covers an area of 14’600 km2 (5863 square miles) and is Zimbabwe’s largest National Park. It features diverse habitats such as the mopane woodland and the Kalahari scrubland characterised by seasonal wetlands. With over 400 species of birds recorded the park is a true birder’s paradise. For mammals, the park is home to four of the Big Five (elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo). Other easily seen mammals in the park are Chacma Baboon, Mongoose, Zebra, Impala, Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Eland, Kudu, Giraffe, Warthog and Hippo. Your expert wildlife guide will help you to find rare or elusive species such as Jackal, African Wild Dog, Cheetah, African Wildcat, Serval, Brown Hyena, Aardwolf, Sable Antelope, and Gemsbok. A highlight of the park is the large number of Elephants. As of 2017, there was an elephant population of over 45’000. The seasonal wetlands and boreholes offer excellent wildlife viewing all year round.
Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Guide with expert knowledge on fauna and flora
Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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