Hwange Safari Lodge

Amazing place

This was my second stay in two years. This stay was better. I had such a bad experience the first time I was full of trepidation. We did, however, both times have the most wonderful safari experience and the animals are naturally the stars of the show. Hwange Safari Lodge has the capability of being first class accommodation due to the location. It needs an overhaul and to be fair they have started the project. Our room had been updated. This was on the left wing of the hotel. Previously we stayed in the right wing. It was horrendous. I did not check if they had updated these rooms but to say I had sent my children on school trips 20 years ago and they would have thought these rooms were basic is not unfair. The food is average with the breakfast buffet at $30 per head laughable. Make sure you get it included with accommodation cost as you don’t have any other options and this cost was honestly ridiculous (ps I don’t mind spending g a lot of money on good food and great service. This was neither). I’m sad to write such a review as my husband has such fond memories of spending time at the lodge back in the 70s. I feel it hasn’t moved with the times and is firmly stuck back in the 70s.

Experience Safari Lodge 1 night stay We only stayed at this lodge for one night. We drove up from Bulawayo and found the sign for the lodge quite easily. Parking is onsite but isn't watched, and out in the open. Lodge is slightly outdated. Our front door knob of room 245 could be replaced. Also the bathroom wasn't quite clean and could use a refurbish. We had a household of ants walking in our room that came through the bathroom tiles. No safe inside the room. The phone wasn't working. Also the mosquito net had plenty of holes in them. Meal we had at the buffet was nice but pricey at 25 dollars. Staff was amazing though. We arrived two hours early but our room was ready for us. Friendly and helpful. The rooms look out on a watering hole where you can find all types of animals walking in and out daily. Seats are locating inside the room so you can sit and watch. It was nice and quiet inside the room even though we saw they were doing maintenance just a few rooms ahead of us.

Always Great The rooms are renovated and tastefully decorated. The public areas are currently being done and will be fabulous when completed mid year. The setting is amazing and the staff very friendly.

Wonderful property with lovely staff, good food, great drinks and a fantastic place to view wildlife so close to the resort!

The safari is strategically positioned, being a few kms away from the Hwange national park. watching wild animals as they come at the water point just outside the lodge is one of the unique experiences for the guests. its suitable for business and family holidays and there is staff that is ready to serve, easy to approach and hardworking. i would love to visit again