The Lords and Ladies of the lodge
Dec 19, 2024When Elisabeth was gifted two peacocks - a regal male with his shimmering train and a demure female with quiet charm - it felt like Gwango had inherited a slice of royalty. Their home, nestled beside
From branch to bounty (Spinach tree)
Dec 12, 2024It all began with a simple, sturdy branch - a small gift from a friend to Elisabeth. Planted in the Kalahari sands, that branch has since blossomed into a flourishing grove of Chaya trees at Gobelo Fa
Mutohwe Fruit (Snot Apples)
Dec 05, 2024Yep, “snot apples.” Sounds…well, less than appetising, right? You might even chuckle at the name - we don’t blame you. I mean who came up with that, anyway?? Don’t let the name fool you thou
Cicada serenade at Hwange
Nov 28, 2024Cicadas, like Platypleura haglundi, are in full symphonic force this November at Gwango Elephant Lodge. Unlike their 13- or 17-year counterparts in the US, these Zimbabwean musicians emerge annually,
Art of sausage-making at Gwango
Nov 21, 2024At Gwango, sausage-making is a celebration of farm-fresh ingredients and hands-on craft. It all begins right here on the farm, where high-quality, well-raised meats are carefully prepared. First, we d
Great walls of Gwango
Nov 07, 2024When we first arrived at Gwango, we set up two tents. There was no electricity, no running water - just the raw, wild embrace of the African bush and a whole lot of rubble around a rickety old tree ho
Kings of Hwange | Cecil’s legacy
Oct 31, 2024Hwange National Park is a bit like a wildlife version of Game of Thrones (minus the dragons, plus some rather big cats with impressive manes). Here, lion kings like Cecil and his band of legendary suc
The early rain
Oct 24, 2024It finally happened! After weeks of dry, dusty days, the skies above Gwango have gifted us with the first rains of the season - a bit earlier than usual, but nature here is always full of surprises. T
A new life at Gwango
Oct 17, 2024What started as a regular day at Gwango Heritage Resort quickly turned into something we’ll be talking about for years! Nicolas, one of our front office team, was giving a camp orientation to new gu
Wild tracks of Hwange
Oct 10, 2024Here’s a fun fact: ever wondered how coal, tourism and the great wilds of Hwange National Park all ended up intertwined? Well, let’s take a little trip down the railway line - literally!
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Discovering our Nambyan roots
Oct 03, 2024Hello friends! We’re excited to share something truly close to our hearts here at Gwango Heritage Resort - the BaNambya Cultural Exhibit. A few years back, we realised that very little was known abo
Seasons at Gwango
Sep 26, 2024As we make a life at Gwango, we have come to realise, out here, we don’t just have seasons. Each year, we live through several periods of natural phenomenal transformation. From the dry heat of summ
Opening soon in Bulawayo
Sep 19, 2024We are counting down the weeks to the official opening of our newest lodge in Bulawayo. Gwango Tamarillo Estate has literally been a labour of love. Once an abandoned property, for over a decade (or r
A swarm uncovered the snares
Sep 12, 2024Last month, we had some unexpected guests at the Gobelo Farm. The whole place was buzzing!!! Literally BUZZZZING! We were overrun by bees. Now, normally we’re all for nature getting up close and per
Our supply runs and local connections
Sep 05, 2024When you think of Gwango, you probably picture elephants, stunning sunsets and maybe a cheeky monkey or two (we love those little guys). What you might not realise is that behind all the safari magic,