Gwango Heritage Resort - Dete

Safari lodge near Hwange National Park with elephants drinking from the pool

Rooms and Accommodations

Gwango Heritage Resort offers family rooms with private bathrooms and garden views, each with a private entrance. The twin rooms and quadruple rooms include a work desk and seating area, providing space for couples or families. Some rooms offer a balcony overlooking a waterhole where elephants are regularly seen.

Dining Experience

The on-site restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and cocktails, with halal, kosher, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available. Cuisines include seafood, steakhouse, local Zimbabwean dishes, and barbecue grill. The bar offers wine and champagne alongside the restaurant menu.

Entertainment and Activities

Entertainment staff organize game drives from the resort, including full-day, morning, afternoon, and night safaris in Hwange National Park. The resort offers a tour desk for booking excursions, including visits to the Painted Dog Conservation center. Evening entertainment includes a campfire and traditional dances.

Pool and Grounds

The outdoor swimming pool is located on the rooftop above the bar, with a view of a waterhole where elephants regularly drink. The property includes a lush garden, terrace, and outdoor fireplace for evening gatherings. Guests can observe wildlife from the pool deck, with elephants sometimes reaching up to drink from the pool.

Location and Services

The resort is located 5 minutes by car from the main gate of Hwange National Park, providing quick access to game drives. Victoria Falls is 165 km away, and the resort offers a paid airport shuttle service. Additional services include daily housekeeping, laundry, meeting and banquet facilities, and packed lunches for early departures.

• Location: 5 minutes from Hwange National Park main gate
• Rooms: Family rooms with waterhole-view balconies
• Dining: Halal, kosher, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free options
• Activities: Full-day, morning, afternoon, and night game drives
• Pool: Rooftop pool with view of elephant waterhole
• Entertainment: Traditional dances and campfire evenings