Zimbabwe travel guide
What to see in Hwange National Park
The country’s largest park, with huge herds of elephants at the waterholes.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from April to October
Hwange National Park highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Waterholes
Elephants in the dry season.
- Lions and wild dogs
Big predators.
- Walking safari
With a guide.
- Main Camp
The park’s base.
- Night skies
No light pollution.
Day trips from Hwange National Park
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Hwange National Park
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Hwange National Park are from April to October.
- Jan with warnings
- Feb with warnings
- Mar with warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun no warnings
- Jul no warnings
- Aug no warnings
- Sep no warnings
- Oct no warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec with warnings
- from November to March
Rainy season
From November to March it rains and it’s hot; safaris are harder.
What to do: Safari from July to October; the falls carry the most water from March to May.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: a local restaurant or the camp. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Zimbabwe guide.
Frequently asked questions about Hwange National Park
What to see in Hwange National Park?
Waterholes, Lions and wild dogs, Walking safari, Main Camp and Night skies.
What to see in Hwange National Park in one day?
Don’t miss Waterholes, Lions and wild dogs, Walking safari, Main Camp and Night skies. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Hwange National Park?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Hwange National Park are from April to October.
What day trips can you take from Hwange National Park?
Hwange.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.