Hwange National Park

This 14600km2 area became the royal hunting ground to the Zulu warrior King Mzilikazi in the early 19th century and was set aside as a National Park in 1929. Hwange boasts a tremendous selection of wildlife with over 100 species of mammals and nearly 400 species of birds recorded. The Park is home to a significant population of elephant which moves between Zimbabwe and Botswana, the endangered cheetah, sable antelope and oribi. Accommodation ranges from five star lodges to self catering chalets and campsites.